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Etihad Unveils Revolutionary First-Class Experience on Airbus A321LR

Etihad Airways introduces a game-changing first-class cabin in its Airbus A321LR, marking a significant enhancement in single-aisle aircraft luxury. Launching commercial operations on August 1, the offering includes first-class suites, lie-flat business seats, and upgraded economy cabins, targeting premium short- and medium-haul routes.

2025-04-28T06:08:10.824253-07:00

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Lufthansa A321 Flies Unsupervised for 10 Minutes After Co-Pilot Falls Ill

2025-05-16T00:51:29.027687-07:00

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Malaysia Aviation Group Confirms Order for Up to 60 Boeing 737 MAX Aircraft

2025-03-20T22:43:34.702787-07:00

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EVA Air Expands Fleet with Airbus A350-1000s and A321neos

2025-04-06T20:19:22.555289-07:00

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Wizz Air's Fleet Hits Two-Thirds A321neo Milestone Wizz Air has reached a key fleet modernisation goal, with 152 of its 234 aircraft now Airbus A321neo jets, representing 67% of its operational fleet. The low-cost carrier’s shift underscores efforts to cut fuel burn, maintenance costs and streamline operations.

2025-05-29T14:49:20.827613-07:00

Wizz Air's Fleet Hits Two-Thirds A321neo Milestone

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Gulf Air Signs Lease for Six A320neos and Three A321neos from BOC Aviation Gulf Air will lease nine Airbus A320neo family jets—six A320neos and three A321neos—from lessor BOC Aviation to upgrade its narrowbody fleet and boost capacity across its network, with deliveries slated to begin in coming months. The nine-jet influx marks a key step in Gulf Air’s post-pandemic recovery and network growth plans.

2025-05-28T19:38:36.531362-07:00

Gulf Air Signs Lease for Six A320neos and Three A321neos from BOC Aviation

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Thai Airways to Line-Fit Recaro R3 Seats on A321neo Fleet Recaro Aircraft Seating has secured a linefit partnership with Thai Airways International to equip the carrier’s Airbus A321neo fleet with its R3 economy class seats, integrating the ergonomic, lightweight design directly into new aircraft production.

2025-05-28T07:02:32.785084-07:00

Thai Airways to Line-Fit Recaro R3 Seats on A321neo Fleet

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TAP A321neo Declares Emergency Mid-Atlantic on Porto–Newark Flight TP211 TAP Air Portugal’s A321neo operating flight TP211 from Porto to Newark Liberty declared an emergency over the Atlantic, prompting a diversion to the nearest suitable airport. Authorities and the carrier are investigating the cause and assessing operational impacts.

2025-05-26T15:09:43.923040-07:00

TAP A321neo Declares Emergency Mid-Atlantic on Porto–Newark Flight TP211

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Frontier A321neo Loses Nose Wheel Fragments, Suffers Engine Failure After San Juan Hard Landing A Frontier Airlines Airbus A321neo experienced a left-engine failure after ingesting fragments of its nose wheel during a hard-landing attempt in San Juan in April. The gear detachment and subsequent engine damage underscore ongoing concerns over landing gear reliability and maintenance practices on A321neos.

2025-05-22T22:46:26.789469-07:00

Frontier A321neo Loses Nose Wheel Fragments, Suffers Engine Failure After San Juan Hard Landing

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TAP Air Portugal launches four-times-weekly Porto–Boston A321LR service TAP Air Portugal inaugurated direct flights between Porto and Boston on May 14, 2025, with flight TP227 arriving at 20:45. The route will operate four times weekly using an Airbus A321 Long Range.

2025-05-16T07:46:34.664929-07:00

TAP Air Portugal launches four-times-weekly Porto–Boston A321LR service

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Lufthansa A321 Flies Unsupervised for 10 Minutes After Co-Pilot Falls Ill An Airbus A321 operated by Lufthansa flew 10 minutes without direct cockpit supervision after its co-pilot collapsed midflight over Spain and the captain was outside on a toilet break, underscoring risks introduced by Lufthansa’s recent change removing the requirement for cabin crew to cover pilot absences.

2025-05-16T00:51:29.027687-07:00

Lufthansa A321 Flies Unsupervised for 10 Minutes After Co-Pilot Falls Ill

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Kuwait Airways Takes Delivery of First A321neo in Nine-Jet Renewal for Europe and South Asia Kuwait Airways has taken delivery of the first of nine Airbus A321neo jets as part of its fleet renewal strategy, aiming to enhance capacity on regional and medium-haul routes to Europe and South Asia. The 166-seat aircraft includes 16 full-flat business-class seats.

2025-05-15T06:00:31.775044-07:00

Kuwait Airways Takes Delivery of First A321neo in Nine-Jet Renewal for Europe and South Asia

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