Airbus A321
Behind the scenes with Airbus’ A321XLR ten-day route proving test
The Airbus A321XLR is currently being put through its paces over ten days on functionality and reliability testing (FnR), more commonly known as route proving.
Wizz Air receives Europe's first Chinese-built Airbus
Ultra low-cost carrier Wizz Air has taken delivery of an Airbus A321neo from Airbus’ Tianjin production line, making it the first European carrier to receive a Chinese-assembled example.
Icelandair snubs Boeing with Airbus A321XLR purchase
In a blow to Boeing, one of its long-time customers Icelandair has placed a firm order for 13 Airbus A321XLRs, making the flag carrier a new customer of the European manufacturer.
How Korean Air achieved widebody comfort in the narrowbody A321neo
The Seoul-based operator is the latest to bring widebody comfort to narrowbody flights. Gordon Smith joined the carrier on board its brand new Airbus A321neo to put it to the test
Behind the scenes of A321XLR certification
Airbus has plenty of experience when it comes to testing and approving new aircraft types, but that doesn’t make the process any less complex. Airliner World’s Craig West goes behind the scenes of the manufacturer’s A321XLR certification campaign to find out more
What airliners do Airbus currently make?
Now production of the A380 has wound down, testing of the A321XLR project has been ramped up, while the A220 appears to be going from strength to strength. Dominic Ward takes a look at the state of play with Airbus’s current types in production
Asiana A321 door opened IN FLIGHT, passenger arrested
An Asiana Airlines passenger has reportedly been arrested after opening the emergency door of an Airbus A321 while in flight.
Jet2 welcomes first A321neo into service
The low-cost leisure carrier rolled out the VIP treatment in celebration
Follow-up order for Azerbaijan Airlines
The latest deal will see the Baku-based flag carrier bolster its Airbus narrowbody fleet
Spanish F/A-18 assists stricken airliner during in-flight emergency
A Spanish Air and Space Force-operated F/A-18A+ Hornet assigned to 462 Escadron – a component of Ala 46 at Gando Air Base, Gran Canaria – recently provided support to an Airbus A321-211 belonging to Sunclass Airlines, after the airliner declared an in-flight emergency due to a possible landing gear problem