American Airlines Gets First A321XLR, Seat Delay Halts Delivery
American Airlines has officially taken delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR, registered as N300NY (msn 11520), on July 25, 2025. However, the aircraft will remain in Europe for now due to a supply chain issue affecting seat availability, according to Bloomberg.
The airline confirmed to ch-aviation that the aircraft is expected to arrive in the United States later this year. It clarified that the delay is unrelated to any tariff issues and is solely due to a shortage of certified seating components.
A second A321XLR for American Airlines, N302NY (msn 12368), is nearing delivery. The carrier has a total of 50 A321XLRs on order and plans to initially deploy them on transcontinental routes across the United States.
American Airlines is not the only carrier facing these delays. Delta Air Lines also has several new Airbus aircraft parked in Europe due to delays in seat certification. In the interim, Delta has repurposed these aircraft by removing US-made engines to support grounded aircraft in its existing fleet.
Despite these supply chain setbacks, American Airlines remains on track to expand its fleet this year. According to its Q2 2025 financial results, the airline expects to take delivery of five A321neo aircraft, ten Boeing 737-8s, seven Boeing 787-9s, and ten Embraer E175s by the end of 2025.
The A321XLR is a key part of American’s future long-haul and premium domestic strategy, offering extended range and improved fuel efficiency for narrowbody operations.
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