Overview
The Airbus A321-XLR is the newest addition to the Virtual Air Canada fleet, bringing extra-long-range narrow-body capability to our transatlantic network. With a range of 4,700 nautical miles, this aircraft is purpose-built for “long and thin” routes where widebody economics don’t work, opening up new European destinations from Toronto and Montréal. Virtual Air Canada’s A321-XLR features 182 seats: 14 lie-flat business class seats in a 1-1 herringbone configuration and 168 economy seats in a 3-3 layout. When booking through the Pilot Portal, you’ll find new SimBrief profiles and fleet options available.Available Now: February 28, 2026
Special Launch Event
Airbus A321-XLR Fleet Launch Event
Join the Virtual Air Canada Airbus A321-XLR fleet launch on Friday, February 28 starting at 8:00 AM EST.Reward: 💎 +500 per flightJoin the Event →
Initial Routes
The A321-XLR launches with six European route pairs from Toronto and Montréal: Toronto (CYYZ)| Flight | Route | Schedule |
|---|---|---|
AC852 | Toronto → London Heathrow | 21:05–09:35 +1 |
AC855 | London Heathrow → Toronto | 12:05–15:45 |
AC908 | Toronto → Manchester | 22:00–08:00 +1 |
AC909 | Manchester → Toronto | 12:00–15:05 |
AC828 | Toronto → Copenhagen | 21:15–09:15 +1 |
AC829 | Copenhagen → Toronto | 10:45–19:45 |
| Flight | Route | Schedule |
|---|---|---|
AC878 | Montréal → Toulouse | 20:30–10:05 +1 |
AC879 | Toulouse → Montréal | 12:15–14:45 |
AC928 | Montréal → Porto | 19:15–07:00 +1 |
AC929 | Porto → Montréal | 12:15–15:00 |
AC936 | Montréal → Edinburgh | 20:30–07:55 +1 |
AC937 | Edinburgh → Montréal | 09:30–11:50 |
Notes
- Please ensure that your fuel calculations are correct for this aircraft.
- When you encounter any issues with booking flights, please reach our support on Discord or via email.
- The A321-XLR has different fuel and performance characteristics compared to the A321-200 and A321neo due to its rear centre fuel tank and increased MTOW.
Accepted Liveries
We only accept Air Canada themed liveries for this aircraft. Here are some the suggested liveries:- Air Canada C-GXLR Airbus A321XLR Livery (iniBuilds A321LR) — Recommended; includes cabin
- Custom Air Canada A321 liveries available through various flight sim communities
Suggested Aircraft Models
- MSFS
- X-Plane
These are suggested developers, you can use any aircraft developer until it matches the aircraft type. A321LR variants are accepted as the closest match to the A321-XLR.
Airbus A321-XLR
| Add-on | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| iniBuilds A321LR | Free (Default) | MSFS 2024 Standard Edition; recommended |
| FSLabs A321 | Payware | High-fidelity systems simulation |