Is the Airbus A321 safe?

For the Airbus A321, 32 aviation accidents and incidents have occurred, including 6 hull-loss accidents or criminal occurrences with a total of 377 fatalities as of August 2019.

How many seats does an Airbus A321 have?

220
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Capable of comfortably seating anything from 170 to 200 passengers in a standard two-class cabin to 220 travellers in a more high-density layout, the A321 continues to define the meaning of single-aisle comfort.

What engines does the A321 use?

The twin-engine Airbus A321 is powered by two International Aero Engines V2530-A5 or two CFM International CFM-56-5B1 engines, developing a thrust of 133.4kN to 139.7kN. It provides a maximum cruising speed of 903km/h and a range of 5,950km.

When did the Airbus A321 come into service?

The A321 entered service in January 1994 with Lufthansa. The Airbus A321 was the first derivative of the A320, also known as the Stretched A320, A320-500 and A325. Its launch came on 24 November 1988, around the same time as the A320 entered service, after commitments for 183 aircraft from 10 customers were secured.

What type of plane is the American Airlines A321?

An A321-200 of American Airlines, the largest operator. The Airbus A321 is a member of the Airbus A320 family of short to medium range, narrow-body, commercial passenger twin engine jet airliners; it carries 185 to 236 passengers.

What are the specs of the Airbus A321neo?

Specifications Variant A321 A321neo Cockpit crew 2 2 2-class seats 185 (16F @ 36 in, 169Y @ 32 in) 206 (16 J @ 36 in + 190 Y @ 30 in) 1-class max. 220 240 @ 28 in Cargo capacity 51.70 m 3 (1,826 cu ft) / 10× LD3-45s 51.70 m 3 (1,826 cu ft) / 10× LD3-45s

What is the maximum takeoff weight of an Airbus A321?

The A321 is the largest variant of the A320 family. The A321-200’s length exceeds 44.5m, increasing maximum takeoff weight to 93,000 kg (205,000 lb).