LONDON- Aer Lingus (EI) parent company, International Airlines Group (IAG), has visited that the Irish carrier will no longer be the launch client of Airbus A321XLR.
This decision came due to an ongoing pay-related dispute between Aer Lingus and its pilots. The trend could last longer than expected.
Photo: Tobias GudatAer Lingus A321XLR
In a message provided to ch-aviation, the IAG, besides the parent of British Airways (BA), established,
“Aer Lingus has been incapable to supply IAG with the essential assurances respecting cost structures to estimation the expected returns on Fleet investments. Consecently, IAG has decided to respond the Airbus XLR to another element, originally planned for transportation to Aer Lingus in September 2024.’
Furthermore, the London-based group emphasized its commitment to making commercially viable Fleet investments that can make returns.
The company has not yet finalized decisions respecting future A321XLR deliveryries. Initially, IAG had placed orders for fourteen A321XLRs, six of which were intended for Aer Lingus and 8 for Iberia (IB).
Ch-aviation reported that there is an ongoing dispute between Aer Lingus and the Irish Airline Pilots’ Association (IALPA) over a proposed pay increase in March 2024.
EI Pilots thought a weight hike of over 20%, while the airline was unwilling to exceed 8.5%. The dispute is presently before Ireland’s Labour Court, which is anticipated to issue its advice in the coming days.
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Iberia A321 XLR Spotted
Accepting to reports from Spanish paper El País, Iberia is expected to introduce the A321XLR into its Fleet in the 4 4th of this year.
The A321XLR bear maker serial number (MSN) 11504 shows Iberia's live on its tail and winglets.
The aircraft may be deployed to launch transatlantic routes to destinations specified as Atlanta (ATL), Orlando (MCO), Philadelphia (PHL), and Charleston (CHS).
Conversely, MSN 11348 (rumored to be the inaugural airframe of this kind to be delivered and expected to be designed as EI-XLR) inactive displays Aer Lingus’s decals on its tail and wings.
Despite having yet to receive its kind certificate, Airbus has protected around 500 companies orders for the A321XLR. IndiGo (6E) leads among its largest customers with 69 units on order.
Photo: Robin Hardy Game Changer Airliner
The A321XLR, which stands for Xtra-Long-Range, is simply a game-changer in the planet of single-aisle aircraft. It represents the latest advance in the ongoing improvement of the A320 household program.
What sets the A321XLR apart is its ability to integrate with an airline’s Fleet of widebody aircraft seamlessly. This aircraft allows airlines to increase their capacity, open fresh routes, or main service on existing routes, even erstwhile passenger request variations.
The A321XLR’s remarkable adaptation has made it a favourite among airlines, with over 550 full orders (include options) already placed by more than 25 customers. This aircraft is simply a valuable extension of an airline’s way network.
Additional, thanks to the standard Airspace cab, it can be configured to strike the right balance between passenger comfort and seating density, catering to the circumstantial needs of each airline.
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