Airbus A321LR Completes Its Longest Flight

Thierry Dubois March 30, 2018
Credit: Airbus
Airbus’ prototype A321neo long-range (LR) landed at 6:00 a.m. local time March 30 at Toulouse Airport after having flown 4,109 nm from Seychelles International Airport on Mahe island. Because of head winds, the longest flight ever for an A321 can be viewed as even longer, according to Airbus, which...
Thierry Dubois

Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology in Europe. Thierry is also the editor-in-chief of Aviation Week’s ShowNews. 

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