How the A321XLR fits into the A320 story
A321XLR is an in-service member of the Airbus A320 family, known for the extra-long-range branch that extends single-aisle flying into routes once reserved for small widebodies or premium regional fleets.
The A321XLR earned a distinct place in the Airbus A320 family story through its engines, seating, range, service entry, and the missions operators chose it to fly.
Service entry
2024
Seating
180 to 220
Range
4,700 nm
Variant history
Why it branches from the family
The A321XLR stands out within the Airbus A320 family because it captures the extra-long-range branch that extends single-aisle flying into routes once reserved for small widebodies or premium regional fleets.
It entered service in 2024 with CFM LEAP-1A or PW1100G-JM engines, typical seating for 180 to 220, and published range of about 4,700 nautical miles.
Fact rows
Reference snapshot
- ICAO designator
- A21X
- Designator references
- Engines
- CFM LEAP-1A or PW1100G-JM
- Type data
- Service entry
- 2024
- Operator records
- Typical seating
- 180 to 220
- Operator layouts
- Range
- 4,700 nm
- Planning data
Return to the family page
Return to the family history for the wider program story, then compare this version with the other models that carried the design into different markets and missions.