The Airbus A321XLR Continues Testing Program to Obtain Certifications and Demonstrate Reliability to Potential Operators
It is the first landing of the variant in Latin America. The prototype will undergo testing at Toluca Airport (TLC), located 2,800 meters above sea level.
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According to the AirNav platform, the aircraft registered as F-WXLR landed at Toluca International Airport (TLC) on March 11, after a flight from Toulouse (TLS) with a stopover in Bermuda (BDA). This marks the first time this model has operated at an airport in Latin America.
At an altitude of 9,186 feet (2,800 meters) above sea level, Toluca is considered an optimal environment for evaluating aircraft performance under high-altitude and high-temperature conditions. In this context, Airbus will conduct hot & high tests to analyze how the aircraft performs in airports with low air density, which affects lift and engine thrust.
The testing program includes takeoff, landing, climb, and approach evaluations, as well as engine starts under various conditions, low-speed taxiing, and aborted takeoff simulations. This set of assessments aims to validate the A321XLR’s capability to operate at high-altitude airports, expanding its operational potential for airlines requiring flights in such conditions.
This is not the first time Airbus has used Toluca for this type of testing. In 2023, an A330-900 (A330neo) also operated at the airport for similar evaluations.
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