Airbus A321XLR receives EASA type certification

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B-16310 Airbus A330-203 c/n 678 Eva Air Ferried to Ireland West Airport 17/07/24 for part-out & scrap.
EI-IJY Boeing 737-8-200 c/n 67108 Ryanair Delivered Boeing Field-Dublin 18/07/24.

@LuxuryTravelled The 321XLR is shaping up to be quite a transformational aircraft, especially in areas where long haul service has been traditionally patchy or non-existent.
@MoCA_GoI The GOI has announced a uniform Integrated Goods & Services Tax (IGST) rate of 5% for all aircraft parts, effective July 15, 2024. This policy adjustment is anticipated to significantly enhance the Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) sector and the broader aviation industry.
@SeanM1997 easyJet entering the City of Derry with 2 routes, gives the airport 3 airlines flying scheduled routes - and means North West Northern Ireland now has links to 6 UK airports. Interestingly, both Edinburgh and Liverpool were operated by Ryanair prior to 2020, then Loganair until 2023.
@SeanM1997 Jet2 to bring forward its new Bournemouth base, with the first flight taking place on 4 February 2025.