Spanish carrier Iberia has celebrated its first full year of service for the game-changing Airbus A321XLR . The airline first debuted the narrow-body long-haul aircraft on November 14, 2024, between Madrid and Boston. The introduction of this aircraft aims to fill the gap for middle market routes, providing airlines with the chance to expand their long-haul network, with less risk than traditional widebodies.

The Airbus A321XLR has an extended range when compared to other Airbus narrow-body aircraft, with the plane having a maximum non-stop flying time of up to 11 hours, or can fly the distance of up to 4,700 nautical miles (8,700 kilometers). This is made possible with a rear central fuel tank, which is shaped within the contours of the fuselage, giving the plane an additional

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