EASA Certifies Leap-Powered Airbus A321XLR

EASA's Florian Guillermet and Airbus' Isabelle Bloy

EASA's Florian Guillermet and Airbus' A321XLR Chief Engineer Isabelle Bloy pictured in Cologne after the long-range A321neo variant was certified.

Credit: Airbus
LYON—The Airbus A321XLR equipped with CFM Leap 1A engines has received its type certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency, Airbus announced July 19, marking a long-awaited conclusion to the A321neo variant's development. Airbus and its A321XLR customers can now focus on entry into...
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. 

Subscription Required

 

EASA Certifies Leap-Powered Airbus A321XLR is published in Aviation Daily, an Aviation Week Intelligence Network (AWIN) Market Briefing and is included with your AWIN membership.

Already a member of AWIN or subscribe to Aviation Daily through your company? Login with your existing email and password

Not a member?  Learn how to access the market intelligence and data you need to stay abreast of what's happening in the air transport community.