Airbus A321neo

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Airbus A321neo at a glance

  • What it is: the Airbus A321neo is a medium-range jet built by Airbus, first flown in 2016.
  • On the radar: it shows up as type code A21N. How to spot it overhead.
  • How far it flies: about 7,400 km without stopping, cruising near 840 km/h.
  • How many it carries: 180–244 passengers, depending on how the airline fits out the cabin.
  • Power: 2× CFM LEAP-1A / PW1100G, with a 35.8 m wingspan.
7,400 km
Range
840 km/h
Cruise speed
180–244+
Passengers
2016
First flight

The hottest-selling single-aisle airliner in the world, accounting for the majority of A320neo-family orders. The long-range LR and XLR versions fly transatlantic routes for carriers like JetBlue, Aer Lingus and Iberia. Its XLR variant can reach 8,700 km, opening narrowbody routes once reserved for widebodies.

The story of the Airbus A321neo

The A321neo is the stretched member of the A320neo family. It uses the long A321 fuselage with CFM LEAP-1A or Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engines and sharklet wingtips. The first flight came on February 9, 2016, and airline service began in 2017. Airbus then unlocked more of its range in steps. It shares the same wing and cockpit. Airlines gained extra range without changing their fleets or training.

A reworked door layout called Airbus Cabin Flex allowed up to 244 seats. The A321LR added extra fuel tanks for true transatlantic trips. The A321XLR went further still, reaching about 8,700 kilometers, and Iberia put it into service in late 2024. Each step traded some cargo space for extra fuel. Boeing never directly replaced the 757, which left this market wide open. No other narrowbody flies as far.

The A321neo is now the hottest-selling single-aisle airliner in the world. It accounts for most A320neo-family orders. American, Delta, IndiGo and Wizz Air fly large fleets, while JetBlue, Aer Lingus and SAS use LR and XLR versions on thin transatlantic routes once reserved for widebodies. Airbus expects it to rule the 200-plus-seat segment well into the 2030s. Order books stretch years into the future.

Design and engineering

The A321neo joins the longest A320-family fuselage to new LEAP-1A or PW1100G engines and sharklets. Fuel burn per seat drops by roughly 20 percent against the A321ceo.

It keeps the family's fly-by-wire controls, where computers translate sidestick inputs into control movements. One type rating covers everything from the A319 to the A321XLR.

The Cabin Flex door arrangement permits up to 244 seats, and LR and XLR models carry extra center and rear fuel tanks. The cabin is wider than a 737's, so economy seats measure 18 inches across. That gives airlines widebody comfort on a single-aisle jet.

How to recognise the A21N in the wild

A very long single-aisle Airbus with big engine nacelles and tall sharklets; the neo is most easily told from the A321ceo by its fatter engines and, on Cabin Flex aircraft, overwing exits replacing the second pair of full-size doors ahead of the wing. More tells in how to identify any aircraft overhead.

Variants and close relatives

VariantWhat sets it apart
A321neoThe standard stretched neo, the workhorse version for high-density short- and medium-haul routes.
A321LRA long-range version with up to three auxiliary fuel tanks, enabling transatlantic narrowbody flights.
A321XLRAn extra-long-range development with a permanent rear center tank and roughly 8,700 km of range.

Major operators: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, IndiGo, Wizz Air, JetBlue - Find them in the airline database and watch their A21Ns on the live map.

Facts about the Airbus A321neo

  • The A321neo accounts for the majority of all A320neo-family orders, making it the best-selling large narrowbody in the world.
  • The A321XLR entered service with Iberia in November 2024, flying transatlantic routes such as Madrid to Boston with a single-aisle jet.
  • The Airbus Cabin Flex door arrangement lets the A321neo seat up to 244 passengers in a single-class layout.
  • A321neos are assembled on three continents, in Hamburg, in Mobile, Alabama, and in Tianjin, China.
ICAO type code
A21N
Manufacturer
Airbus
Capacity
180–244 passengers
Range
7,400 km
Cruise speed
840 km/h
MTOW
97,000 kg
Engines
2× CFM LEAP-1A / PW1100G
Wingspan / length
35.8 m / 44.5 m

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Tracked flights using the Airbus A321neo

These existing flight profiles list the Airbus A321neo as typical equipment. Airlines can substitute another type on the day.

FlightRoute
6E2001DEL → BOMTrack 6E2001 →
6E1701DEL → DXBTrack 6E1701 →
6E31DEL → SINTrack 6E31 →
AK130KUL → HKGTrack AK130 →
NZ103AKL → SYDTrack NZ103 →
W62201BUD → LTNTrack W62201 →
W62371BUD → TLVTrack W62371 →
W63001OTP → LTNTrack W63001 →

More aircraft and tracking guides for the Airbus A321neo

Spot one overhead using our aircraft identification guide. Telling this maker apart from its rival is easier than it looks, as Boeing versus Airbus shows. Short-haul flying has its own economics, covered in low-cost versus full-service.

Data sources and review

Reviewed 2026-07-29 by Flight-Tracker.net Editorial Team

Range, seating, speed and weight describe the aircraft type, not a specific airline configuration. Published figures vary by engine, weight option and cabin layout.

Read our aircraft specification sourcing and review process, or inspect the machine-readable reference dataset.

Airbus A321neo frequently asked questions

What is the range of the Airbus A321neo?

The Airbus A321neo has a published range of about 7,400 km, cruising at roughly 840 km/h. Real-world range depends on payload, winds and reserves.

How many passengers does the Airbus A321neo carry?

A typical Airbus A321neo seats 180–244 passengers, though the exact number depends on how the operating airline configures its cabin.

What is the ICAO type code for the Airbus A321neo?

The Airbus A321neo uses the ICAO type designator A21N. That is the code you will see when you click this aircraft type on a live flight-tracking map.

What engines does the Airbus A321neo use?

The Airbus A321neo is powered by 2× CFM LEAP-1A / PW1100G, with a maximum takeoff weight of about 97,000 kg and a wingspan of 35.8 m.

How do you identify an Airbus A321neo?

A very long single-aisle Airbus with big engine nacelles and tall sharklets; the neo is most easily told from the A321ceo by its fatter engines and, on Cabin Flex aircraft, overwing exits replacing the second pair of full-size doors ahead of the wing.

Which airlines operate the Airbus A321neo?

Major operators in this reference profile include American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, IndiGo, Wizz Air, JetBlue. Fleets change as aircraft are delivered, stored, leased and retired, so confirm current fleets with the airline.

Which tracked flights use the Airbus A321neo?

Selected scheduled services in this tracker that typically use the Airbus A321neo include 6E2001, 6E1701, 6E31, AK130, NZ103. Equipment can change on the day, so the aircraft shown for each flight is a typical assignment, not a guarantee.

Is the Airbus A321neo a narrowbody or a widebody?

The Airbus A321neo is a narrowbody, meaning a single aisle down the middle of the cabin. With 180–244 passengers seats and 7,400 km of range it is typically flown on short and medium-haul routes.