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The A220-300 will have a maximum range of 3,350nmįor both the A220-100 and A220-300, the maximum range of the plane is being increased by about 450nm.Īs Airbus’ Chief Commercial Officer describes it:.The A220-100 will have a maximum range of 3,400nm.Airbus has announced that the A220 will be offering increased range starting in the second half of 2020.Įssentially Airbus is able to increase the maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) of the A220 by 2,268kg. This is being achieved by taking advantage of existing structural and systems margins, and increasing existing fuel volume capacity. Here’s my experience flying Delta’s A220 first class, to give you a sense of what it’s like to fly on the plane.ĭelta A220-100 cabin Airbus announces A220 range improvementĪirbus is making big improvements to this plane without even technically relaunching it. The A220 is in a 2-3 configuration, so there’s only one middle seat in each row.The plane has many of the comforts you’ll find on an A350 or 787, while still being a narrow body.The plane has incredible range, and can fly 3,000+ miles nonstop, making it versatileįrom a passenger’s perspective there’s also a lot to love about the plane:.The A220 is incredibly fuel efficient, at least 20% more fuel efficient than previous planes serving that market.The plane fills a gap that isn’t otherwise being served, as the two variants of the A220 have between 100 and 150 seats, give or take this makes the plane larger than regional jets, but smaller than the A320 and 737.There’s a lot to love about the A220, regardless of whether you’re an airline or a passenger.
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Why the A220 is so popular with airlines and passengers Airlines have already ordered 530 of these planes, and Airbus hopes the order book will increase significantly over time. The Airbus A220 ( formerly known as the Bombardier CSeries, though in the meantime Bombardier has sold their whole stake) has proven to be incredibly popular with both airlines and passengers.