Airbus launches new A321XLR assembly line in Hamburg

Airbus has launched a new structure assembly line in hangar 246 at the Airbus site in Hamburg on July 16, 2024, as it moves towards serial production of the A321XLR. Hangar 246 will assemble the rear structure of the aircraft’s fuselage where its rear centre tank (RCT) is located. The RCT is a permanently installed high-capacity fuel tank, which facilitates the aircraft’s longer range. Hangar 246 will join hangars 260 (pilot line) and 259 (equipment line) in the series production of the jet awaiting certification. The European OEM said in May it was preparing to enter the aircraft into service