TAP makes first A321LR commercial flight

Portugal’s TAP Air has made its first commercial flight utilising Airbus A321 Long Range, flying from Lisbon to Praque. This new Airbus model is TAP’s first narrow body aircraft capable of operating transatlantic routes. A statement from TAP Air said: “This Airbus A321LR, along with the Airbus A330neo, allows us strengthen our medium- and long-haul services.” The company is to receive a total of 37 new aircraft this year, and 71 by 2025.