The Airbus A321XLR is an incredible aircraft. It boasts an extended range compared to its normal A321 siblings and maintains a similar capacity. In other words, its economics are significantly more favorable than those of a widebody on long-haul routes. It is perfectly suited for long and thin routes, that is, those with perhaps insufficient demand for regular widebody service.
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Mostly Assembled: Airbus Has 60 Jets Waiting For Engines
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- August 8, 2025
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While Airbus and Boeing are very much planemakers, there are many components on their aircraft that are not produced by them: This includes avionics and, of course, cabin seating. But the aircraft engines also come from external suppliers – and so delays can really impact the final assembly and delivery process.And, well, Airbus’ CEO has disclosed that there are dozens of Airbus jets assembled but waiting for engines.