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Airbus A321XLR

Indianapolis, Nashville gain transatlantic service with A321XLR

Indianapolis, Nashville gain transatlantic service with A321XLR

Aer Lingus’ upcoming deployment of its new Airbus A321XLR aircraft to Indianapolis marks a significant milestone in transatlantic travel for secondary US cities, reports Skift. The XLR’s extended range (4,700 nautical miles) and cost-efficient operation allow routes like Dublin-Indianapolis, set to launch 3 May 2024, to become viable

Pratt & Whitney’s GTF engine achieves key FAA certification milestone for Airbus A321XLR

Pratt & Whitney’s GTF engine achieves key FAA certification milestone for Airbus A321XLR

Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, has secured FAA certification for the PW1100G-JM engine to power the Airbus A321XLR. This milestone marks another step forward for the GTF (Geared Turbofan) program, which has powered over 2,100 aircraft since 2016. The A321XLR, expected to enter service in 2025, boasts extended