The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has certified the A321-200NY(XLR) with Pratt & Whitney PW1100G GTF engines, allowing it to be operated with both Pratt & Whitney and CFM International engines.
Airbus announced delays to the A350F rollout during an earnings call on February 20, 2025, postponing its entry-into-service to the second half of 2027 due to production issues with fuselage Section 15 from Spirit AeroSystems.
Despite facing supply chain challenges, Airbus has accumulated orders for 495 A321XLRs, with Wizz Air confirming it will equip its jets with GTF engines.
The manufacturer has expressed concerns over potential tariffs from the new US administration but plans to prioritize deliveries to other global markets if needed, while employing around 5,000 people across its US operations, including a final assembly line in Alabama.
