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Goodbye 757s, Hello A321XLR? Icelandair Signs For Up To 25 A321XLRs

Earlier this month, Icelandair announced that it had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Airbus for 25 A321XLRs. This is a significant update from the Icelandic flag carrier, which had been mulling over new options for its fleet for several years. For most of its recent history, the airline has been a mainly Boeing operator. Let’s look at this development in today’s video!

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