Qantas Expands Fleet Modernization Push with New Airbus A321XLR Delivery

Qantas has taken delivery of its fourth Airbus A321XLR, VH-OGD, named after the Bibbulmun Track in Western Australia. The aircraft will enter commercial service in February 2026 following final preparations by engineers in Brisbane. This is part of Qantas’s fleet renewal program, which includes a total order for 48 A321XLRs. The airline has indicated it will announce additional routes as more aircraft are delivered. According to AeroTime, the new aircraft offers improved fuel efficiency and lower carbon emissions per seat compared to older aircraft on equivalent routes.