- TU Dublin will host a lecture titled The Airbus A321XLR Airliner, Development, Certification and Delivery.
- The event will take place on 12 Nov. 2026 at 6:30pm in Room 259, TU Dublin Bolton Street.
- Gary O’Donnell, former Airbus A321XLR Programme Head, will present the lecture.
- An online Zoom webinar option is available.
- Air Canada plans Toronto-Shannon A321XLR service from June 2027 and United Airlines plans Dublin service from Dec. 2026.
TU Dublin is hosting a lecture on the Airbus A321XLR airliner at TU Dublin Bolton Street. The event will take place on 12 Nov. 2026 at 6:30pm in Room 259, with an online Zoom webinar option. Gary O’Donnell, former Airbus A321XLR Programme Head, will present the lecture.
O’Donnell led the A321XLR programme from 2019 through development, certification and entry into service. The presentation will cover the aircraft’s journey from concept to commercial operations. Attendees will hear about engineering and certification challenges and programme decisions.
The A321XLR extends the range of a single-aisle airliner through structural reinforcements, performance enhancements and a permanent rear centre fuel tank. Air Canada plans to deploy the aircraft on its Toronto-Shannon service from June 2027. United Airlines plans to introduce the type on flights to Dublin from Dec. 2026.
