Airbus A321neo

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Airbus A321neo aircraft
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About

The Airbus A321neo is the stretched variant of the A320neo family and has become phenomenally successful since entering service in 2017. With new-generation engines and sharklets, it offers 20% fuel savings over the A321ceo. The A321neo spawned several variants: the A321LR (Long Range) with additional fuel tanks extending range to 7,400 km, and the revolutionary A321XLR (Xtra Long Range) certified in 2024 with 8,700 km range, enabling transatlantic single-aisle operations. These capabilities have made the A321neo family a game-changer, allowing airlines to open new routes previously requiring widebody aircraft. It has become the best-selling A320neo variant.

Weightscompared to Boeing 757-300

MRW (Maximum Ramp Weight)

97,400kg
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100k
124k

MTOW (Maximum Takeoff Weight)

97,000kg
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50k
100k
124k

MLW (Maximum Landing Weight)

79,200kg
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50k
102k

MZFW (Maximum Zero Fuel Weight)

75,100kg
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50k
95k

Empty Weight

50,300kg
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100k

Capacitycompared to Boeing 757-300

Passenger Capacity

240passengers
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295

81% of 757-300 maximum capacity

Crew

Total
7
Cockpit
2
Cabin
5

Dimensions

Length

44.5m

Wingspan

35.8m

Height

11.8m

Wing Area

122.6m²

Cabin Width

3.70m

Cabin Height

2.25m

Catalog Price

Base List Price

$129.5M USD

2018 catalog price

Note: Actual prices vary based on configuration, options, and negotiations. This represents the manufacturer's base catalog price.

Engine Specifications

Engine Count

2×

Engine Model

CFM LEAP-1A32 or PW1133G-JM

Thrust per Engine

146.0 kN(32822 lbf)

Fuel & Cargo

Fuel Capacity

32,790 L

Cargo Volume

51.7 m³

Production & History

Total Produced

2,100

Production Status

In production

Manufacturing Period

2016–present

First Flight

February 9, 2016

Entered Service

May 9, 2017

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