Airbus Scrutinizes A321XLR Modifications For Performance Impacts

Airbus A321XLR
Credit: Airbus Operations GmbH 2023 - Bockfilm / Bengt Lange
Airbus is conducting performance validation flight tests of the A321XLR to ascertain what the range penalty of added safety measures required by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) will be. Airbus and EASA earlier in 2023 settled on modifications to and around the rear center fuel tank...

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