Let’s start off this series, “Aircraft of the day”, with a classic aircraft: The Airbus A220 family. This family includes the A220-100 and A220-300 aircraft.
The A220 is a modern, very fuel efficient narrow-body aircraft that’s designed for short-medium haul routes.
It’s widely known to be an extremely fuel efficient aircraft with quiet engines and a spacious cabin, and for this reason, it’s known to be one of the most advanced aircraft in it’s category.
Its history
2008: Bombardier launched the CSeries to compete with smaller Boeing/Airbus aircraft.
2013-2016: First test flights and certifications.
2016: Swiss Int. Air becomes the first customer.
2018: Airbus buys a 50.1% stake, so the aircraft was renamed as the A220-100 and A220-300.
2020’s: Airbus ownership stake increases to over 75%.
For a little something extra, check out this 1:500 scale model of a delta airlines A220-300! (https://amzn.to/49hMlP1)
Also, check out this book about the A220! (https://amzn.to/3JhomFi)
Specs
The A220-100
The Airbus A220-100, originally named the CS100.
- Seat Capacity: ~100-120
- Range: ~3,400 nautical miles
- Built to compete with the Embraer E195-E2
The A220-300
The Airbus A220-300 was originally named the CS300.
- Seat Capacity: ~130-150
- Range: ~3,500 nautical miles
- Built to compete with the Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7
Some cool facts
Here are some cool facts you didn’t know about the Airbus A220!
- Crazy fuel efficiency
Did you know that the Airbus A220 is around 25% more fuel efficient compared to aircraft in its class due to its Pratt & Whitney engines? - Huge windows
Did you know that the Airbus A220 has huge windows, giving its passengers amazing views? - Long rage
Did you know that the Airbus A220 can fly over 3,600 nautical miles, which means that it could be used for transatlantic flights (i.e. London to New York?) - Airbus didn’t pay a single penny for it!
Did you know that when Airbus took over the CS300, they acquired the 50.01% stake for free, as Bombardier was struggling financially at the time?
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