Airbus has delivered the first of 47 A321XLR aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines to Hungarian low-cost carrier Wizz Air.
The delivery makes Wizz Air the first in the world to operate the A321XLR powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, and the first European low-cost operator of the type.
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The delivery was marked by a ceremony at Airbus’ A320 Final Assembly Line in Hamburg, Germany on May 20, 2025, attended by officials from Airbus, RTX’s Pratt & Whitney, and Wizz Air.
Wizz Air’s A321XLRs have 239 seats in a single-class configuration featuring the newly designed Airspace cabin with an innovative lighting system and multiple settings to create a perfect environment at different phases of the flight.
Wizz Air is an all-Airbus operator with a fleet of more than 230 A320 family aircraft in operation and 295 left to be delivered.
The carrier also has a total of 47 GTF-powered A321XLR aircraft on order. Additionally, Pratt & Whitney currently powers Wizz Air’s fleet of 110 A321neo family aircraft with GTF engines, and 67 A320ceo family aircraft with IAE V2500 engines.
“The GTF-powered Airbus A321XLR brings new value to the market segment, expanding growth opportunities for our airline customers – including Wizz Air as the first of many operators,” said Rick Deurloo, President of Commercial Engines at Pratt & Whitney.
“This delivery underscores the benefits the GTF engine offers with its world-class fuel efficiency and operating economics,” Deurloo added.
The A321XLR aircraft is already able to operate with up to 50% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Airbus is targeting to have its aircraft capable of flying with up to 100% SAF by 2030.
