Aircraft variant

A321neo — safety record, routes and operators

Re-engined A321 with extended-range option (A321LR) and ultra-long-range option (A321XLR). Designed to replace 757-200 on transatlantic routes.

First flight 2016-02-09. Capacity 180-244 pax. Range 7,400 km. Engines: CFM LEAP-1A or Pratt & Whitney PW1100G.

Airbus A321neo — safety & facts

Safety record

Recorded occurrences
1
Hull losses
0
Fatal accidents
0
Total fatalities
0
Records span
2023–2023

Based on 1 occurrences across NTSB, ASN, MAK, ATSB & Wikidata records. See full safety record →

Key facts

Manufacturer
Airbus
Typical seats
180-244 pax
Range
7,400 km
First flight
2016-02-09
No fatal hull losses on record

Color reflects time since the last recorded fatal hull-loss involving this type, drawn from public datasets (NTSB, Aviation Safety Network, Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives, Wikidata). It is not a commercial safety rating and does not normalise for flights flown, hours, or fleet size — for those, see the manufacturer or IATA Safety Report.

2020s

Operators

Operated by 10 airlines (top by frequency in our observed-flights dataset):

  • Wizz Air730 observed flights
  • IndiGo516 observed flights
  • American Airlines489 observed flights
  • Frontier Airlines381 observed flights
  • Wizz Air359 observed flights
  • Jet2345 observed flights
  • United Airlines328 observed flights
  • Turkish Airlines323 observed flights
  • easyJet319 observed flights
  • Pegasus293 observed flights

Top routes

  • AATPKX (1 flight)
  • ABIDFW (1 flight)
  • ABQORD (1 flight)
  • ABZGDN (1 flight)
  • ACAMEX (1 flight)
  • ACAMTY (1 flight)
  • ACANLU (1 flight)
  • ACATIJ (1 flight)
  • ACCCAI (1 flight)
  • ACCFCO (1 flight)

Part of the Airbus A321 (all variants) family.

Recent airline activity

Observed 8,120 active routes flown by 118 airlines in the last 30 days.

Operators: Wizz Air (661), IndiGo (444), American Airlines (376), Frontier Airlines (345), Jet2 (324)

Top routes: JFK–SJD, PEW–SHJ, FRA–TUN, KGD–SVO, DXB–IXC

Based on live ADS-B observations collected by FlightFinder, as of 2026-07-28.

Frequently asked questions

When did the A321neo first fly?

The A321neo made its first flight in 2016-02-09.

How many passengers does the A321neo carry?

The A321neo has a typical capacity of 180-244 pax passengers.

What is the range of the A321neo?

The A321neo has a range of about 7400 km.

What engines does the A321neo use?

The A321neo is powered by CFM LEAP-1A or Pratt & Whitney PW1100G.