Iberia’s New Airbus A321XLR Makes 1st Flight From Madrid To Paris CDG

Iberia has just completed the world’s first passenger flight with the Airbus A321XLR, touching down at Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) this morning. The A321XLR has become one of the most hotly-anticipated aircraft in recent years, and this maiden short-haul voyage from the Spanish flag carrier’s hub at Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) is a key milestone, with long-haul operations looming on the horizon.