Boeing kept the lead on wide-body aircraft even as Airbus continued to take share of the narrow-body market. … The original Airbus A321 was an underpowered, range-constrained airplane that seemed like it wouldn’t be much of a threat to Boeing’s dominance in the 200+ seating category when it first was released.

What engine is on A321 XLR?

#1) 30% More Fuel Efficient In addition to a more streamlined design, the A321XLR features new engine configurations. It’s available with either LEAP-1A or Pratt & Whitney PW1000G engines, both of which are known for their high level of efficiency.

What engines does the Airbus A320 have?

CFM56-5B ENGINE The CFM56-5B is the engine of choice for the A320 family, having been selected to power nearly 60 percent of the aircraft ordered. Today, it is the only engine that can power every model of the A320 family with one bill of materials.