Etihad brings widebody luxurious to its first Airbus A321LR

Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways (Etihad) has taken supply of its first Airbus A321LR throughout a ceremony at Airbus’ Finkenwerder closing meeting line (FAL).

The one-aisle airliner contains a cabin which incorporates first-class suites and totally flat beds in enterprise class, which the airline says is redefining narrowbody luxurious.

Every window-facing ‘First Suite’ options a big 20-inch 4K display screen, Bluetooth pairing, wi-fi charging, and extra house for a companion to take a seat.

The 14-seat Enterprise cabin options widebody-style seats in a 1-1 herringbone format, making certain each passenger has direct aisle entry and window views. Every Enterprise seat features a 17.3-inch 4K display screen, Bluetooth headphone pairing and wi-fi charging.

Etihad has 30 Airbus A321LRs, that are a part of the A320neo household, on order and can help the airline’s formidable progress technique.

In the course of the supply ceremony, Antonoaldo Neves, Chief Govt Officer of Etihad Airways, mentioned: “In the present day marks a rare second for Etihad as we welcome an plane that adjustments the whole lot we thought potential on a single-aisle airplane. The A321LR allows us to serve extra locations with the identical premium expertise our visitors count on throughout all cabins, completely embodying our dedication to delivering luxurious at each altitude.”

Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus Govt Vice President Gross sales of the Industrial Plane Enterprise, added: “The supply of Etihad’s first Airbus A321LR is a strong image of innovation and partnership, strengthening the long-standing relationship between Airbus and the UAE. This plane units a brand new normal for consolation within the single-aisle class and paves the way in which for elevated connectivity as Etihad expands its operations from its Abu Dhabi hub.”

The wings for the Airbus A320neo household are made within the UK at Airbus’ wing manufacturing facility at Broughton, North Wales.