Wizz Air has taken delivery of the first of its 47 Airbus A321XLR aircraft, becoming the world's first operator of the A321XLR powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, and the first European low-cost carrier to introduce this type.
The airline's A321XLRs are configured with 239 seats in a single-class layout and feature the newly designed Airspace cabin. This includes an innovative lighting system with multiple settings to create the ideal atmosphere throughout various phases of the journey, such as boarding, dining, relaxing, sleeping, and waking up. With the addition of the A321XLR to its fleet, Wizz Air is strengthening its capacity to link Europe and the Middle East.
Wizz Air exclusively operates Airbus aircraft and currently has a fleet of over 230 A320 Family jets in service, with a further 295 yet to be delivered.
The A321XLR represents the next evolution of the A320neo family, designed to meet market demands for extended range and increased payload, offering greater flexibility and value for operators. The aircraft boasts an extra-long range of up to 4,700 nautical miles, 30% lower fuel burn per seat compared with previous-generation rival aircraft, and reduced NOx emissions and noise levels. To date, Airbus has received over 500 orders for this model.
In line with Airbus' sustainability goals, the A321XLR is already capable of flying with up to 50% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Airbus aims to achieve compatibility with 100% SAF across its fleet by 2030.
