{"id":171847,"date":"2025-02-21T12:00:32","date_gmt":"2025-02-21T12:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/?p=171847"},"modified":"2025-02-21T20:21:51","modified_gmt":"2025-02-21T20:21:51","slug":"airbus-a321xlr-with-pratt-whitney-engines-receives-easa-type-certification","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/en\/2025\/02\/airbus-a321xlr-with-pratt-whitney-engines-receives-easa-type-certification.html","title":{"rendered":"Airbus A321XLR with Pratt &#038; Whitney Engines Receives EASA Type Certification"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Airbus<\/strong> announced this Friday that the <strong>A321XLR<\/strong> powered by Pratt &amp; Whitney GTF\u2122 engines has received type certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). This comes in addition to the certification obtained in July 2024 for the version equipped with CFM LEAP-1A engines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Revolutionary Aircraft for Commercial Aviation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With the certification of the A321XLR powered by Pratt &amp; Whitney GTF\u2122 engines, Airbus strengthens its offering in the long-range single-aisle aircraft segment. According to Christian Scherer, CEO of Airbus Commercial Aircraft, this model has already demonstrated its versatility by operating daily transatlantic routes. With the introduction of the Pratt &amp; Whitney-powered version, more airlines will be able to take advantage of its benefits, enabling new point-to-point connections with greater comfort for passengers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>\u2192 <a href=\"https:\/en\/2025\/02\/airbus-plans-to-deliver-820-commercial-aircraft-in-2025.html\">Airbus Plans to Deliver 820 Commercial Aircraft in 2025<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Efficiency and Fleet Flexibility<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The A321XLR positions itself as an ideal complement within airline fleets, offering flexible capacity to increase seat availability, open new routes, or maintain operations in markets with fluctuating demand. Its efficiency is notable, with a 30% lower fuel consumption per seat compared to previous-generation aircraft, resulting in lower operating costs and a significant reduction in CO\u2082 emissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Testing Process and Orders<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first A321XLR completed its maiden flight in June 2022, marking the start of a rigorous testing program that included three aircraft. After successfully completing this process, the aircraft entered service in 2024. To date, Airbus has received over 500 orders for the A321XLR, underscoring the high demand and confidence in this innovative model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the certification of the Pratt &amp; Whitney-powered version, Airbus is advancing its goal of redefining long-range commercial aviation in single-aisle aircraft, offering airlines an efficient, flexible, and comfortable option for their passengers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"related-topics\">Related Topics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-post-grid uagb-post-grid  uagb-post__image-position-top uagb-post__image-enabled uagb-block-815d8787     uagb-post__items uagb-post__columns-2 is-grid uagb-post__columns-tablet-2 uagb-post__columns-mobile-1 uagb-post__equal-height\" data-total=\"201\" style=\"\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article class=\"uagb-post__inner-wrap\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='uagb-post__image'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a 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