Icelandair takes delivery of its first Airbus A321LR
Icelandair took delivery of its first Airbus aircraft, an A321LR, on Tuesday, marking the start of the airline’s fleet renewal.
The aircraft is the first of four to be leased from SMBC Aviation Capital Limited. The airline will also take delivery of 13 A321XLRs.
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Powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, Icelandair’s A321LR comprises 187 seats in a two-class configuration (22 Business and 165 Economy Class seats). The aircraft’s Airspace cabin features XL bins, providing 60% more stowage space. In addition, Icelandair passengers will benefit from advanced gate to gate connectivity, next generation inflight entertainment and the latest lighting system enhancing well-being and the overall passenger experience on board.
The A321LR is ideally suited to transatlantic routes, providing extended range with an aircraft capable of flying routes up to 4,000 nautical miles.
To date more than 6,700 A321neo have been ordered by more than 90 customers across the globe.
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