Starting next year, American Airlines introduce their brand new Airbus A321XLR into their transatlantic routes. With double the size of the A321Neo, and 4,700 nautical miles, the recent aircraft addition widen the network for the airline and experiences for customers.
In a test series beginning Sept. 4 and concluding Sept 25, American conducted 42 flights between PHL and EDI for a group of check pilots to be qualified and trained for the operation of the route across North America.
“These training flights were a huge success, this effort sets us up nicely to begin training our line pilots to fly the A321XLR over the North Atlantic, and it was only made possible by the hard work and professionalism of our check pilots, the FAA and our A320 flight training and fleet technical teams.”
Training flights for XLR’s transatlantic adventure
The check pilots underwent training operations to learn important safety procedures and flying techniques for the North America Route.
Flight training included programmes such as The North Atlantic Track system which is a specific highway in the sky that pilots train to undergo wind conditions.
Pilots also learnt specific diversions in emergency conditions and circumstances.
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