Airbus A321 XLR has received US approvals
2022.12.08 01:04
Airbus A321 XLR has received US approvals
Budrigannews.com – After concerns were raised that a novel type of fuel tank in the Airbus A321XLR’s newest narrow-body jet could pose fire risks, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration stated that it had approved special conditions for the aircraft.
Boeing, a rival aircraft manufacturer told European regulators in 2021 that the “presents many potential hazards” of the design of a fuel tank intended to extend the A321XLR’s range.
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In order to safeguard passengers, the FAA stated in a filing that it will require that the lower half of the A321XLR fuselage, which spans the longitudinal area of the tank, be resistant to fire penetration.
