Airbus has confirmed an addition of 15 more A220-300 jets to an already existing order for 45 A220-300 aircraft from Air Canada, the Canadian flag carrier. Air Canada commenced its A220 service in January 2020 and currently operates over 30 Airbus A220s on transcontinental routes in Canada, as well as to the U.S. and Latin America. The Canadian national airline took delivery of its first Airbus A220-300 in December 2019 and was the first airline to operate this model in North America. The latest addition brings the total firm order from an initial 40 to 60 aircraft.
Developed from a clean-sheet design, the Airbus A220 is the only aircraft purpose-built for the 100-150 seat market, bringing together innovative design features and state-of-the-art aerodynamics. The A220 is powered by Pratt & Whitney’s latest-generation GTF engines. Air Canada currently operates a fleet of over 125 Airbus aircraft, including 78 A320 Family aircraft, 16 A330 Family aircraft and 31 A220-300 aircraft. Air Canada also has placed a direct order for 10 A321 XLRs.