Aer Lingus was poised to be the launch operator of the Airbus A321XLR aircraft, the longest-range variant of the A320 family. However, it since emerged that it was unable to take the first aircraftexpected in Septemberdue to a pay dispute that made the induction of a new aircraft type a riskier feat. It has now become clear that this dispute has also impacted the delivery of the second example, originally slated to arrive at the end of this year.
Please follow and like us: