Production of components for the Airbus A321XLR has now started. The aircraft manufacturer announced that assembly of the first front, middle and rear fuselage sections will begin first. "We are already building large and small components and systems for the first A321XLR flight test aircraft worldwide," explains A321XLR program manager Gary O'Donnell. "At the same time, we are also testing and checking structural parts and systems to ensure that they function safely. With the help of the design plans, the factories and suppliers are preparing for the start of series production and for the actual construction of the first parts. In the second half of the year, the finished components will then be delivered to the final assembly line in Hamburg." The Airbus A321XLR is a variant with an even greater range than the LR variant, which is also based on the A321neo. A new integral tank with a larger capacity should make the model suitable for many long-haul routes. Since this measure also increases the MTOW, all sections will be reinforced.