19 Dec 2019: The Air France-KLM Group has ordered 60 A220-300 aircraft from Airbus. They have decided to purchase the aircraft to modernise their single-aisle fleet.
The aircraft will be operated by Air France.
"We are glad to see that Air France is endorsing the A220 as a great step towards fleet optimisation for large network carriers. The largest Airbus A220 order from a European carrier to date speaks volumes on Air France's ambitious sustainability drive. The modern and fuel efficient Airbus A220 will contribute to lower fuel burn and CO2 emissions significantly compared to older generation aircraft," said Christian Scherer, Airbus Chief Commercial Officer. "We thank Air France for the confidence placed in Airbus and for its investment in our latest technology aircraft."
Currently, Air France-KLM operates a fleet of 159 Airbus aircraft.