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First A-321LR airplane completes maiden flight

On-going test-flight program for long-range aircraft

Airbus’ first A-321LR (Long Range) airplane, MSN7877, has accomplished its maiden flight following a mission lasting 2 hours and 36 minutes. The aircraft powered by CFM Leap-1A engines is now set to undergo a nearly 100 hour flight test programme, including trans-Atlantic missions, for EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) and FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) Type Certification in Q2 2018. E...

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Hamburg, Germany, 01/31/2018 07:30
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IndustryFirst A-321LR airplane completes maiden flight -VIDEO

The aircraft adds range up for transatlantic flight capability

Airbus’ first A-321LR (Long Range), MSN7877, has accomplished yesterday its maiden flight following a mission lasting 2 hours and 36 minutes. The aircraft powered by CFM International LEAP-1A engines i... more

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