First Airbus A321LR takes to the skies for the first time

First Airbus A321LR takes to the skies for the first time: 31 January, 2018: Airbus’ first A321LR (Long Range) has taken to the skies from Hamburg commencing its flight test programme. The aircraft, MSN7877, is powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines.The aircraft’s crew comprised of experimental test pilot

First Airbus A321LR takes to the skies for the first time

Airbus’ first A321LR (Long Range) has taken to the skies from Hamburg commencing its flight test programme. The aircraft, MSN7877, is powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines.

The aircraft’s crew comprised of experimental test pilots Yann Beaufils and Peter Lofts as well as flight test engineers Frank Hohmeister, Jim Fawcett, Cedric Favrichon and cabin specialist Alexander Gentzsch.