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By Bjorn Fehrm

July 11, 2024, © Leeham News: We are comparing the Airbus a321XLR to the Boeing 757 to understand to what extent it can replace the 757 on the longer routes it operates for major airlines like United, American, and Delta.

We have looked at the development and operational history of the aircraft, their Apples-to-Apples capacity and range. Now, we use Leeham’s Aircraft Performance and Cost Model (APCM) to compare the operational costs of the aircraft.

Summary:

• The Boeing 757-200 has the same passenger capacity as the A321LR/XLR and a larger cargo capacity.
• Its range can compete with the A321LR but not the XLR. Both beat the 757 on operational economics.