The concept for the aircraft originated in 1997 with a Bombardier-led initiative to develop a more efficient contemporary replacement for aging fleets of MD80, Fokker 100, Boeing 737 Classic and BAe-146 aircraft. It was not until 2009 that the program was pitched to airline customers, with the shorter CS100 and longer CS300 on offer. The CS100 first flew in September 2013, with the first line aircraft being delivered to launch customer Swiss International Airlines in 2016. Financial issues at Bombardier led to a partnership with Airbus, and the rebranding of the aircraft to the Airbus A220 in 2018.
The first QantasLink A220 will soon make its way from Montreal to Australia. When it does it’ll wear a stunning special livery as part of Qantas’ Flying Art Series. The A220-300, registered VH-X4A, is called Minyma Kutjara Tjukurpa, and features the artwork of senior Pitjantjatjara artist Maringka Baker. The livery took two weeks to complete, with 100 painters using 130
Special liveries are a beautiful thing – if, of course, you’re someone who cares what
Swiss is grounding its A220 (née C Series) fleet for inspections after a series of
Air Baltic has painted three Airbus A220s in flag-themed special liveries to represent Latvia, Estonia,
Special liveries are a beautiful thing – if, of course, you’re someone who cares what
Swiss is grounding its A220 (née C Series) fleet for inspections after a series of
Air Baltic has painted three Airbus A220s in flag-themed special liveries to represent Latvia, Estonia,
The shorter Airbus A220-100 is one of the few passenger jets certified to fly the steep approach and short landing at London City Airport (LCY). The A220 was rated for the airport in 2017. The aircraft operates for some of the world’s largest airlines and can be seen at small regional airports, as well as major global hubs.
| Variant | A220-100 | A220-300 |
|---|---|---|
| Engines | 2 x Pratt & Whitney PW1500G | 2 x Pratt & Whitney PW1500G |
| Height | 11.5 m / 37.7 ft | 11.5 m / 37.7 ft |
| Length | 34.9 m / 114.5 ft | 38.0 m / 124.6 ft |
| Wingspan | 35.1 m / 115.1 ft | 35.1 m / 115.1 ft |
| Cruise speed | Mach 0.74 | Mach 0.74 |
| Range | 6,390 km/ 3,450 nm | 6,297 km / 3,400 nm |
| Passenger capacity | 100-125 | 120-150 |
Join us onboard airBaltic’s launch flight for its brand new Starlink inflight internet service. The Latvian airline has become the first airline in Europe to offer free and fast Starlink internet and we’re flying Riga
Join Gabe in Mobile, Alabama for a rare look inside the Airbus final assembly line for A220 and A320 aircraft in Alabama. This special facility is growing, and we’re there to see the latest progress
Join Gabe as he steps into the A220 full-motion simulator to perform a full flight out of Zurich, from taxi to takeoff, flying a circuit and then coming in for landing before taxiing into the
19 commercial airlines operate the A220 as of August 2023. Some aircraft are in private ownership.
The A220-100 has a range of up to 6,390 kilometers (3,405 nautical miles). The larger Airbus A220-300 has a range of up to 6,297 kilometers (3,400 nautical miles)
The maximum capacity of the larger A220-300 is 150 passengers.
An Airbus A220-300 built in 2023 has a current market value of $38.639 million USD according to data from IBA.
The A220-100 is capable of reaching altitudes up to 41,000 feet (12,500 meters), though the actual cruising height chosen will depend on numerous considerations including weight, fuel, and weather conditions.
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