Airbus is hyper-focused on a segment of the aircraft market that Boeing has all but abandoned, giving it yet another advantage over the embattled planemaker.
The A321XLR, expected to launch in November, touts a 5,400-mile range, roughly 11 hours of nonstop flying. That's about 800 miles further than its predecessor.
Many airlines are eyeing the plane as a replacement for their existing 757s. For decades, airlines favored the narrowbody Boeing jet for its flexible capacity and range.
The XLR's improved efficiency could enable airlines to more profitably connect niche city pairs with lower demand.
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