Airbus has announced an order for an additional 12 A220-300 aircraft from Delta Air Lines, bringing the airline’s total firm order for A220s to 131 aircraft. With this order, Delta reaffirms its position as the largest A220 customer and operator in the world. The airline now has 45 A220-100s and 86 A220-300s on order.
The A220-300 offers efficient performance and flexibility, making it an integral investment in the future of sustainable aviation, according to Kristen Bojko, Vice President of Fleet at Delta. The aircraft has proven to be a game changer in its size category, providing Delta with the flexibility to right-size its operations and gain efficiency while offering superior single-aisle comfort.