MSFS 2024 includes the iniBuilds Airbus A321LR. See which editions include it, how it differs from the A321neo/XLR, and how to find it.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 includes one bundled iniBuilds A321 aircraft: the Airbus A321LR. It comes with the Standard Edition, so it is also present in Deluxe, Premium Deluxe and Aviator editions. It is an A321neo-family long-range variant, not an A321ceo or the newer A321XLR.
Which A321 versions does the iniBuilds package include?
The official MSFS 2024 package represents the A321LR; similarly named Airbus variants are not separate bundled iniBuilds aircraft.
| Airbus variant | Bundled iniBuilds aircraft? | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| A321LR | Yes | The long-range A321neo-family aircraft included with MSFS 2024. |
| Generic A321neo | No separate aircraft | The LR belongs to the neo family, but the selector identifies this package specifically as the A321LR. |
| A321XLR | No | The Extra Long Range model is a different variant and should not be confused with the LR. |
| A321ceo | No | The previous-generation A321 is not part of this bundled iniBuilds package. |
The A321LR appears in the complete Standard Edition aircraft roster. Because every expanded edition contains the Standard aircraft, buying a higher edition is not required solely to obtain it.
Is the A321LR suitable for long-haul flights?
The A321LR is a long-range narrow-body rather than a wide-body airliner. It suits longer, lower-demand routes where an A330 or other twin-aisle aircraft would be larger than necessary, while retaining the familiar Airbus narrow-body format.
For comparisons with the simulator’s other Airbus types, our guide to choosing an Airbus in MSFS 2024 explains when the A321LR’s range and size are useful.
Why can’t I find the iniBuilds A321 in MSFS 2024?
Search the aircraft selector for A321LR, not only A321neo. If it still does not appear, the usual cause is unavailable, disabled or incompletely loaded simulator content rather than ownership of the wrong edition.
- Check the aircraft search and filters. Clear role, manufacturer and favourite-only filters, then search for
A321LR. - Check the content library. Confirm that the included Airbus A321LR package is available and enabled for your account.
- Allow streamed content to load. MSFS 2024 relies heavily on online content delivery, so verify the simulator has a working connection and restart it after any interrupted update.
- Rule out add-on conflicts on PC. Temporarily remove A321 modifications from the
Communityfolder or start in Safe Mode after a crash. Old cockpit, systems and livery modifications can prevent an aircraft from loading correctly.
Can I install more liveries for the A321LR?
Compatible repaints can expand the airline selection without adding another A321 model. Our iniBuilds A321LR livery download guidance covers matching liveries to the MSFS 2024 aircraft; manual Community-folder packages are limited to PC, while console users need content distributed through the simulator’s supported system.