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Airbus A321-253NX LR D-AVZO (MSN 7877, A321neoLR First Prototype) Airbus Industrie | Toulouse Blagnac TLS/LFBO
The first A321neoLR prototype, D-AVZO MSN 7877, seen landing in splendid golden sunset light Toulouse at the end of its third test flight in the testing and certification campaign.
This is the first prototype of the new, Long Range variant of the A321neo, equipped with more powerful engines (two CFM LEAP-1A33 turbofan engines) and an extra central fuel tank, so it can fly transatlantic routes. The message on the fuselage is: "Unbeatable fuel efficiency now flying long range", reflecting the drawing of an arc linking Paris and New York. Also note the 'bandit' black band on the cockpit windows.
Also, this is the first aircraft to feature the ACF (Airbus Cabin Flex) cabin, which will become standard on A321neo production. This “Cabin-Flex” option increases the jetliner’s maximum certified capacity to 240 (250) seats. The main changes are the removal of Pax-Door 2 and addition of 2 new over-wing emergency exits. Pax-Door 3 can be removed and plugged, as well as one or both the over-wing exits. Thus the customer can arrange the cabin for high-density or long-range operations.
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Airbus A321-253NX LR D-AVZO (MSN 7877, A321neoLR First Prototype) Airbus Industrie | Toulouse Blagnac TLS/LFBO
The first A321neoLR prototype, D-AVZO MSN 7877, seen landing in splendid golden sunset light Toulouse at the end of its third test flight in the testing and certification campaign.
This is the first prototype of the new, Long Range variant of the A321neo, equipped with more powerful engines (two CFM LEAP-1A33 turbofan engines) and an extra central fuel tank, so it can fly transatlantic routes. The message on the fuselage is: "Unbeatable fuel efficiency now flying long range", reflecting the drawing of an arc linking Paris and New York. Also note the 'bandit' black band on the cockpit windows.
Also, this is the first aircraft to feature the ACF (Airbus Cabin Flex) cabin, which will become standard on A321neo production. This “Cabin-Flex” option increases the jetliner’s maximum certified capacity to 240 (250) seats. The main changes are the removal of Pax-Door 2 and addition of 2 new over-wing emergency exits. Pax-Door 3 can be removed and plugged, as well as one or both the over-wing exits. Thus the customer can arrange the cabin for high-density or long-range operations.
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Airbus - A321 - A321NEO - A321neoLR - Airbus Industrie - Factory Testflight - TLS/LFBO
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