An Airbus A321XLR Neo passenger aircraft performs a flying display at the Paris Air Show in Le Bourget, Paris, France, on Monday, June 19, 2023.
Airbus said Wednesday that it has handed over its first extra-long-range narrow-body aircraft, the A321XLR, marking another step in an era of smaller and more fuel-efficient jets flying longer distances, and further expanding a delivery gap between Airbus and rival Boeing .
The first aircraft was delivered to Spain's Iberia, which plans to debut it between Madrid and Boston next month.
American Airlines and United Airlines have also ordered the 321XLRs.
The plane maker has been working on getting the aircraft certified for five years.
Organizations:
Airbus, Paris Air, Boeing, American Airlines and United Airlines, JetBlue
Locations:
Le Bourget, Paris, France, Iberia, Madrid, Boston, New York, Amsterdam