Airbus A220
Clean-sheet 100 to 150-seat single-aisle jet tailored for regional and trunk routes
Aviation Heritage & Operational Role
Originally conceived as the Bombardier CSeries, the Airbus A220 was engineered as a 100 percent clean-sheet airliner optimized specifically for the 100 to 150 seat sector. Featuring a five-abreast cabin (2-3 seating), massive passenger windows, Pratt & Whitney Geared Turbofan engines, and extensive composite structures, the A220 delivers true mainline jet range with regional jet operating flexibility.
Breakthrough Innovations & Engineering Milestones
Geared Turbofan architecture decoupling fan and compressor speeds for dramatic noise reduction
Roomy 2-3 seating configuration eliminating center seats across 80 percent of passenger rows
Carbon-composite wing box manufactured via Resin Transfer Infusion
Steep approach certification enabling scheduled service into constrained airfields like London City (LCY)
Airbus A220 Major Model Variants
Different fuselage lengths, gross weights, and powerplant configurations across the Airbus A220 production lifecycle.
| Variant | First Flight | Typical Seating | Range (NM) | Range (km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A220-100 | 2013 | 100 - 120 | 3,450 NM | 6,390 km |
| A220-300 | 2015 | 130 - 150 | 3,550 NM | 6,570 km |
Commercial Airlines Flying the Airbus A220
Prominent global carriers in our directory that operate or previously deployed Airbus A220 airframes across their scheduled flight networks.
Key Facts: Airbus A220
- Airbus A220 is manufactured by Airbus (originally Bombardier) and entered commercial service in 2016.
- The airframe operates in the Narrow-body segment with a maximum certified range of 3,450 nautical miles (6,390 km).
- Cruising speed is rated at Mach 0.78 (829 km/h) (829 km/h).
- Commercial passenger capacity typically ranges around 100 - 150 typical.