First Airbus A321XLR enters service with Iberia

The first Airbus A321XLR has been delivered to Iberia, and has started operations on the Madrid-Boston route.The A321XLR, powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines, will improve the flexibility of Iberia’s fleet, since it can fly both regional and transatlantic routes while delivering significant fuel and environmental efficiencies. The aircraft, which is the latest variant in the Airbus A320 family, is designed for extended range flights of up to 4,700nm, approximately 15% more than its predecessor, the A321LR (Long Range) – which