Airbus' A321XLR aircraft is set to fly in 2024. Take a look at the new plane and see what new routes it opens — coming soon to carriers like American and United.

• Airbus said its highly-anticipated A321XLR is still on track to enter commercial service in 2024.
• The XLR will fly 800 miles farther than its A321LR predecessor — and carry more people.
• The plane has been purchased by more than 25 airlines and is expected to open new narrowbody routes.

Airlines worldwide are placing multi-million dollar bets on Airbus' newest narrowbody aircraft — and the planemaker is on track to deliver despite some regulatory hiccups.