Airbus has announced the delivery of the first A321XLR to Air Canada, part of a 30-aircraft order leased from SMBC Aviation Capital. This entry into service is a core component of the carrier's fleet modernization strategy, designed to bridge the gap between its short-haul and long-haul operations.
The aircraft, powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF (Geared Turbofan) engines, features a two-class cabin configuration with 14 Premium seats and 168 in Economy.
The A321XLR offers a range of up to 4,700 nautical miles (approximately 8,700 km) and delivers a 30% reduction in fuel consumption per seat compared to previous-generation aircraft, according to the manufacturer. It will notably facilitate transatlantic routes from Montreal and Toronto to destinations such as Berlin, Toulouse, and Edinburgh.
As of late March 2026, over 500 orders had been logged for this model. Capable of operating with up to 50% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), the aircraft aligns with Airbus's objective of achieving 100% SAF compatibility by 2030.
Airbus SE is No. 1 in Europe and No. 2 worldwide in the aeronautics, aerospace, and defense industries. Net sales break down by family of products and services as follows:
- commercial aircraft (70.1%). The group is No. 1 worldwide for aircrafts with more than 100 seats;
- defense and aerospace systems (18.2%): military aircrafts (primarily transport aircrafts, marine surveillance aircrafts, anti-submarines fighter planes and flight refueling aircrafts), spatial equipment (orbital launchers, observation and communication satellite, turboprop aircraft, etc.), defense and security systems (missile systems, electronic and telecommunications systems, etc.). Airbus SE also provides training and aircrafts maintenance services;
- civil and military helicopters (11.7%).
Net sales are distributed geographically as follows: Europe (40.8%), Asia-Pacific (28.0%), North America (17.7%), Middle East (9.0%), Latin America (2.7%), and Other (1.8%).
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