Editing Airbus A321 (section)

== Variants ==
The variants of A321ceo and A321neo family aircraft are mainly defined by its cabin layout and fuel configuration.

Airbus offers customers with only one fuel configuration with the A321-100.

Airbus offers customers with 3 different fuel configuration options with the A321-200: customers can select up to 2 auxiliary fuel tanks (ACT) in the after cargo hold.

Airbus offers customers with 4 different fuel configuration options with the standard A321neo: customers can select up to 1 auxiliary fuel tank (ACT) in the front cargo hold and up to 2 ACTs in the after cargo hold. The A321neo-ACF with 3 ACTs is exclusively branded as A321LR (Long Range).

Airbus offers customers with 2 different fuel configuration options with the A321XLR: customers can select up to 1 ACT in the front cargo hold.
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! rowspan="2" |Marketing name
! rowspan="2" |Cabin
! colspan="2" |Fuel config
! rowspan="2" |Fuel capacity
! rowspan="2" |Cargo
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!Front
!Rear
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|A321-100 CFMI
| rowspan="8" |STD
| rowspan="8" |—
| rowspan="2" |—
|{{Convert|18880|kg|lb|abbr=on}}
|10*LD3-45
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|A321-100 IAE
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|10*LD3-45
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| rowspan="3" |A321-200 CFMI
|—
|{{Convert|18880|kg|lb|abbr=on}}
|10*LD3-45
|-
|1ACT
|{{Convert|21330|kg|lb|abbr=on}}
|9*LD3-45
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|2ACT
|{{Convert|23780|kg|lb|abbr=on}}
|8*LD3-45
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| rowspan="3" |A321-200 IAE
|—
|{{Convert|18605|kg|lb|abbr=on}}
|10*LD3-45
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|1ACT
|{{Convert|21055|kg|lb|abbr=on}}
|9*LD3-45
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|2ACT
|{{Convert|23505|kg|lb|abbr=on}}
|8*LD3-45
|-
| rowspan="3" |A321neo
| rowspan="3" |STD
| rowspan="3" |—
|—
|{{Convert|18440|kg|lb|abbr=on}}
|10*LD3-45
|-
|1ACT
|{{Convert|20890|kg|lb|abbr=on}}
|9*LD3-45
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|2ACT
|{{Convert|23340|kg|lb|abbr=on}}
|8*LD3-45
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| rowspan="3" |A321neo ACF
| rowspan="6" |ACF
|—
|—
|{{Convert|18510|kg|lb|abbr=on}}
|10*LD3-45
|-
|—
|1ACT
|{{Convert|20960|kg|lb|abbr=on}}
|9*LD3-45
|-
|—
|2ACT
|{{Convert|23410|kg|lb|abbr=on}}
|8*LD3-45
|-
|A321LR
|1ACT
|2ACT
|{{Convert|25860|kg|lb|abbr=on}}
|7*LD3-45
|-
| rowspan="2" |A321XLR
|—
|1RCT
|{{Convert|28753|kg|lb|abbr=on}}
|8*LD3-45
|-
|1ACT
|1RCT
|{{Convert|31202|kg|lb|abbr=on}}
|7*LD3-45
|}
[[File:Airbus A32X family v1.0.png|thumb|Airbus A32X family]]
[[File:N162UW (45250787704).jpg|thumb|The A320's [[overwing exit]]s were replaced by type 'C' doors in front of and behind the wings for the A321, although some A321neos with the Cabin Flex arrangement kept the overwing exits.]]
===A321-100===
The original derivative of the A321, the A321-100, had shorter range than the A320 because no extra fuel tank was added to compensate for the increased weight. The MTOW of the A321-100 is {{cvt|83,000|kg|sigfig=3}}. The A321-100 entered service with [[Lufthansa]] in 1994. Only about 90 were produced; a few were later converted to the A321-200 variant.{{Cn|date=August 2024}}

=== A321-200 ===

Airbus began development of the heavier and longer-range A321-200 in 1995 to give the A321 full-passenger transcontinental US range. This was achieved through higher thrust engines (V2533-A5 or CFM56-5B3), minor structural strengthening, and an increase in fuel capacity with the installation of one or two optional {{cvt|2,990|L|USgal|adj=on}} tanks in the rear underfloor hold.<ref name="Gunston-213–215"/> The additional fuel tanks increased the total capacity to {{cvt|30,030|L|USgal|adj=on}}. These modifications also increased the maximum takeoff weight of the A321-200 to {{cvt|93,000|kg|sigfig=3}}. This variant first flew in December 1996, and entered service with [[Monarch Airlines]] in April 1997. The following month, [[Middle East Airlines]] received its first A321-200 in May 1997. Its direct competitors include the [[Boeing 757|757-200]] and the [[Boeing 737|737-900/900ER]].

=== A321neo ===
[[File:Tc-lsa (42253295235).jpg|thumb|The A321neo has larger [[CFM LEAP]] or [[PW1000G]] turbofans. This [[Turkish Airlines]] A321neo has PW1000G engines.]]
{{Main|Airbus A321neo}}

On 1 December 2010, Airbus launched the [[A320neo family]] (''neo'' for ''[[re-engine|New Engine Option]]'') with {{cvt|500|nmi}} more range and 15% better [[fuel efficiency]], thanks to new [[CFM International LEAP]]-1A or [[Pratt & Whitney PW1000G]] engines and large sharklets.<ref name="101201PR">{{cite press release |url= http://www.airbus.com/presscentre/pressreleases/press-release-detail/detail/airbus-offers-new-fuel-saving-engine-options-for-a320-family/ |title= Airbus offers new fuel saving engine options for A320 Family |publisher= Airbus |date= 1 December 2010 |access-date= 17 November 2016 |archive-date= 9 April 2016 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160409105432/http://www.airbus.com/presscentre/pressreleases/press-release-detail/detail/airbus-offers-new-fuel-saving-engine-options-for-a320-family/ |url-status= live }}</ref>
The lengthened A321neo prototype made its [[first flight]] on 9 February 2016.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.reuters.com/article/us-airbus-a321neo-idUSKCN0VI1R2 |title= Airbus A321neo completes first flight after engine switch. |publisher= Reuters |date= 9 February 2016 |access-date= 27 March 2019 |archive-date= 23 October 2018 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20181023133919/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-airbus-a321neo-idUSKCN0VI1R2 |url-status= live }}</ref>
It received its type certification on 15 December 2016.<ref>{{cite press release |title= Airbus A321neo with P&W engines receives Type Certification |url= http://www.airbus.com/presscentre/pressreleases/press-release-detail/detail/airbus-a321neo-with-pw-engines-receives-type-certification/ |publisher= Airbus |date= 15 December 2015 |access-date= 27 March 2019 |archive-date= 11 January 2017 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20170111045726/http://www.airbus.com/presscentre/pressreleases/press-release-detail/detail/airbus-a321neo-with-pw-engines-receives-type-certification/ |url-status= live }}</ref> 
The first entered service in May 2017 with [[Virgin America]].<ref>{{cite news |url= http://atwonline.com/airframes/virgin-america-receives-first-a321neo-alaska-mulls-future-fleet |title= Virgin America receives first A321neo as Alaska mulls future fleet |date= 20 April 2017 |author= Aaron Karp |work= Air Transport World |publisher= Aviation Week |access-date= 27 March 2019 |archive-date= 28 September 2018 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20180928074921/http://atwonline.com/airframes/virgin-america-receives-first-a321neo-alaska-mulls-future-fleet |url-status= live }}</ref>

==== A321LR ====
[[File:4X-AGK Independence Day 09-05-2019b.jpg|thumb|An [[Arkia]] A321LR in 2019]] 
{{Main|Airbus A321neo#A321LR}}

In October 2014, Airbus started marketing a longer range {{cvt|97|t|lb}} [[maximum takeoff weight]] (MTOW) variant with three auxiliary fuel tanks, giving it {{cvt|100|nmi}} more operational range than a [[Boeing 757]]-200.<ref>{{cite news |url= http://leehamnews.com/2014/10/21/exclusive-airbus-launches-a321neolr-long-range-to-replace-757-200w/ |title= Exclusive: Airbus launches "A321neoLR" long range to replace 757-200W |work= Leeham News |date= 21 October 2014 |access-date= 17 November 2016 |archive-date= 27 March 2019 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20190327101800/https://leehamnews.com/2014/10/21/exclusive-airbus-launches-a321neolr-long-range-to-replace-757-200w/ |url-status= live }}</ref>

Airbus launched the A321LR (Long Range) on 13 January 2015; it has a range of {{cvt|4000|nmi}} with 206 seats in two classes.<ref>{{cite news |url= http://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2015-01-13/airbus-launches-long-range-a321neo |title= Airbus Launches Long-Range A321neo |work= Aviation International News |date= 13 January 2015 |access-date= 17 November 2016 |archive-date= 21 January 2021 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20210121052537/https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2015-01-13/airbus-launches-long-range-a321neo |url-status= live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= http://aviationweek.com/commercial-aviation/airbus-launches-long-range-a321neo-version |title= Airbus Launches Long-Range A321neo Version |work= [[Aviation Week]] |date= 13 January 2015 |access-date= 17 November 2016 |archive-date= 16 September 2018 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20180916072651/http://aviationweek.com/commercial-aviation/airbus-launches-long-range-a321neo-version |url-status= live }}</ref> On 31 January 2018, the variant completed its first flight.<ref>{{cite news |url= https://www.reuters.com/article/us-germany-airplane-a321lr/airbus-a321lr-long-range-jet-takes-maiden-flight-idUSKBN1FK1H3 |title= Airbus A321LR long-range jet completes maiden flight |date= 31 January 2018 |work= Reuters |access-date= 31 January 2018 |archive-date= 31 January 2018 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20180131192007/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-germany-airplane-a321lr/airbus-a321lr-long-range-jet-takes-maiden-flight-idUSKBN1FK1H3 |url-status= live }}</ref>

Airbus announced its certification on 2 October 2018.<ref>{{cite press release |url= https://www.airbus.com/newsroom/press-releases/en/2018/10/easa-and-faa-certify-long-range-capability-for-a321neo-.html |date= 2 October 2018 |title= EASA and FAA certify long-range capability for A321neo |publisher= Airbus |access-date= 27 March 2019 |archive-date= 3 October 2018 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20181003141616/https://www.airbus.com/newsroom/press-releases/en/2018/10/easa-and-faa-certify-long-range-capability-for-a321neo-.html |url-status= live }}</ref> On 13 November 2018, [[Arkia]] received the first A321LR.<ref>{{cite news |url= https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/arkia-chief-a321lr-first-single-aisle-to-beat-757-3-453591/ |title= Arkia chief: A321LR first single-aisle to beat 757-300 economics |date= 13 November 2018 |author= David Kaminski Morrow |work= Flightglobal |access-date= 24 November 2018 |archive-date= 14 November 2018 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20181114010942/https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/arkia-chief-a321lr-first-single-aisle-to-beat-757-3-453591/ |url-status= live }}</ref>

====A321XLR====
{{Main|Airbus A321neo#A321XLR}}
[[File:Iberia Airbus A321XLR EC-OIL on final approach to Boston March 2025 2.jpg|thumb|An A321XLR of launch customer [[Iberia (airline)|Iberia]]]]
The A321XLR is an A321LR variant with a further increased MTOW<ref name=AvWeek31jan2018>{{cite news |url= http://aviationweek.com/commercial-aviation/airbus-studying-higher-capacity-a321neo |title= Airbus Studying Higher-Capacity A321neo |date= 31 January 2018 |author= Jens Flottau |work= Aviation Week Network |access-date= 27 March 2019 |archive-date= 2 February 2018 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20180202012746/http://aviationweek.com/commercial-aviation/airbus-studying-higher-capacity-a321neo |url-status= live }}</ref> intended to compete with the [[Boeing New Midsize Airplane|Boeing NMA]],<ref name=AvWeek20jul2018>{{cite news |title=Airbus Moves Ahead With A321XLR Definition |url=http://aviationweek.com/commercial-aviation/airbus-moves-ahead-a321xlr-definition |author1=Jens Flottau |author2=Guy Norris |work=Aviation Week & Space Technology |date=20 July 2018 |access-date=27 March 2019 |archive-date=23 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180723162353/http://aviationweek.com/commercial-aviation/airbus-moves-ahead-a321xlr-definition |url-status=live }}</ref> which has since been put on hold.

The variant was launched at the June 2019 [[Paris Air Show]], with a range of {{cvt|4700|nmi}}. It included a new permanent Rear Centre Tank (RCT) for more fuel, a strengthened landing gear for a {{cvt|101|t|lb}} MTOW and an optimised wing trailing-edge flap configuration to preserve take-off performance.<ref>{{cite press release |url= https://www.airbus.com/newsroom/press-releases/en/2019/06/airbus-launches-longest-range-singleaisle-airliner-the-a321xlr.html |title= Airbus launches longest range single-aisle airliner: the A321XLR |date= 17 June 2019 |publisher= Airbus |access-date= 17 June 2019 |archive-date= 26 February 2021 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20210226070750/https://www.airbus.com/newsroom/press-releases/en/2019/06/airbus-launches-longest-range-singleaisle-airliner-the-a321xlr.html |url-status= live }}</ref> 

In June 2022, the A321XLR completed its first flight.<ref>{{Cite web |last=O'Connor |first=Kate |date=17 June 2022 |title=Airbus A321XLR Completes First Flight |url=https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/airbus-a321xlr-completes-first-flight/ |access-date=18 June 2022 |website=AVweb |language=en-US}}</ref> [[Aer Lingus]] was originally to be the launch customer of the A321XLR. However, due to internal pilot contract disputes, the first A321XLR was instead delivered to [[Iberia (airline)|Iberia]] on October 30, 2024.<ref>{{cite web |title=Airbus delivers first A321XLR to Iberia |url=https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2024-10-airbus-delivers-first-a321xlr-to-iberia |access-date=30 October 2024 |date=30 October 2024}}</ref> The first flight with passengers was on November 6, 2024.<ref>{{cite web |title=Flight history for aircraft - EC-OIL |url=https://archive.today/20241106090238/https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/ec-oil |access-date=6 November 2024 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Iberia completes first A321XLR commercial flight |date=6 November 2024 |url=https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/iberia-completes-first-a321xlr-commercial-flight |access-date=6 November 2024 }}</ref> The first long-haul flight with passengers was on 14 November 2024, from [[Madrid–Barajas Airport|Madrid]] to [[Logan International Airport|Boston]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Iberia launches world's first A321XLR |url=https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2024/11/15/iberia-launches-worlds-first-a321xlr/}}</ref>

====Freighter conversion====
{{Main|Airbus A320 family#Passenger-to-freighter_(P2F)|l1 = Airbus A320 family, Passenger-to-freighter (P2F)}}

While no freighter version of the A321 has been built new by Airbus, a first attempt of converting used A320/321 into freighter aircraft was undertaken by Airbus Freighter Conversion GmbH. The program, however, was canceled in 2011 before any aircraft were converted.<ref>{{cite press release |url= https://www.airbus.com/newsroom/press-releases/en/2011/06/strong-demand-for-used-airbus-a320-aircraft-drives-joint-decision-to-stop-freighter-conversion-programme.html |title= Strong demand for used Airbus A320 aircraft drives joint decision to stop freighter conversion programme |date= 3 June 2011 |publisher= Airbus}}</ref>

On 17 June 2015, [[ST Aerospace]] signed agreements with Airbus and EFW for a collaboration to launch the A320/A321 passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion programme.<ref>{{cite press release |title= ST Aerospace, Airbus and EFW to launch A320 and A321P2F conversion programme |publisher= ST Aerospace |date= 17 June 2015 |url= https://www.stengg.com/en/newsroom/news-releases/st-engineerings-aerospace-arm-to-increase-shareholding-in-efw-to-55/ |access-date= 23 October 2021 |archive-date= 25 July 2020 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20200725010556/https://www.stengg.com/en/newsroom/news-releases/st-engineerings-aerospace-arm-to-increase-shareholding-in-efw-to-55/ |url-status= live}}</ref>
The initial converted aircraft first flew on 22 January 2020. On 27 October 2020, the first A321-200P2F was delivered to launch operator [[Qantas Freight]].<ref name=AWM-P2F>{{cite news |url= https://airwaysmag.com/airlines/worlds-first-a321p2f-enters-service/ |title= World's first A321P2F enters service |author= Chris Buckett |date= 27 October 2020 |work= AirwaysMagazine |access-date= 23 October 2021 |archive-date= 28 October 2020 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20201028072149/https://airwaysmag.com/airlines/worlds-first-a321p2f-enters-service/ |url-status= live}}</ref>

The A321-200PCF is a passenger to freighter conversion, developed by Precision Conversions and certificated in 2021.

Sine Draco Aviation also offers an A321 passenger-to-freighter conversion programme; its first conversion is expected for the first quarter of 2022.<ref>{{cite web|title=The A321-200 SDF advantage|url=https://www.sinedraco.com/a321-200-sdf|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211023191116/https://www.sinedraco.com/a321-200-sdf|archive-date=23 October 2021|access-date=23 October 2021|website=sinedraco.com}}</ref>

On 15 March 2022, [[Lufthansa Cargo]] started to operate its A321F, a cargo variant of the A321.<ref>{{Cite web |title=A321F - Lufthansa Cargo |url=https://lufthansa-cargo.com/fleet-ulds/fleet/a321f |access-date=17 March 2022 |website=lufthansa-cargo.com}}</ref>