Qantas adds 20 more Airbus A321XLR aircraft, bringing total to 48

Qantas Airways has placed an additional order for 20 Airbus A321XLR aircraft.

This is the airline’s second follow-on order, bringing its A321XLR commitment to 48 aircraft. Of these, 16 will feature lie-flat business class seats and will be deployed on transcontinental routes to and from Perth, as well as on short- and medium-haul international routes.

The airline has already taken delivery of two aircraft configured for Australian domestic services and short-haul international flights, and they are set to begin operations as early as mid-September. Aircraft with the new cabin specification will be delivered starting in 2028.

The Airbus A321XLR is the latest derivative of the A321neo family. With a maximum range of 4,700 nautical miles, 15% longer than the A321LR, it can connect Tokyo and Sydney nonstop.

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