A220 up close: how Airbus crafts this next-gen jet

Join us in Mirabel, Canada at the Airbus production facility here, to meet the A220 where things all started years ago (when it began life as the Bombardier CSeries).

Airbus has built up an impressive industrial machine to crank out the fuel-efficient and passenger-friendly jet here, and we're taking you through all of it. In this video we're focusing on the Final Assembly Line (FAL), the pre-FAL (watch to find out what that is!), the Customer Response Center where all active A220s in the world are monitored using the latest technology to ensure the highest possible dispatch reliability (and using Flightradar24 of course). We'll also hear from executives at Airbus about how the industrial supply chain works, what they have planned for a ramp-up of the production rate, and what role the A220 plays in the overall Airbus product lineup.

In an upcoming part 2 we'll take you even further inside, looking at the paint shop, the flight test development, visiting FTV2 one of the original flight test aircraft, and looking at a completed aircraft just about ready for delivery to jetBlue.

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[Fiotallica]

I work there. We are proud of our Canadian aircraft and we love building it. Great video, thank you for visiting!

I appreciate all the amazing comments here about our A220, happy to see people actually enjoy their experience. ✌️

[AndyO]

I worked on that Engineering Simulator (ESIM) and the iron bird (ISTCR) for 5 years in Mirabel from before 1st flight to type approval. Even the cockpit is drop dead gorgeous . Fantastic job on the interview.

[BB-dpkh]

Flew on jetblue 220...wide cabin interior..comfortable & spacious..i was impressed..

[sho]

I moved to Montreal 3 years ago working for aviation sector, and I am so happy to see the inside of Mirabel! Thanks a lot for this video.

[JimAlexander-mr]

The involvement of China goes back to the start of the program under Bombardier. China provided important launch funding for the CSeries and in return Bombardier agreed to China making the Mid-Fuelage, Rear Barrel, Tailcone, Doors and Forward Fuselage . Airbus continued this arrangement when they took over the program in 2016.

[SteveBlancoMusicianWarrior]

I absolutely love the A220. I've flown on it many times. Huge windows. Huge engines. Coolest whale sound and just so gorgeous inside and out!

[janisstirna]

I flew on the first passenger demo flight of A220 with airBaltic, December 5, 2016. It was called Bombardier CS300; still have the souvenir poster in my home office. Back then it felt such an improvement over other short haul aircraft. Now I'm just used to it and it feels standard.

[TassieEV]

Wow this is fascinating and so glad you were able to show this to us all. I know locally here in Australia that Qantas has bought A220 aircraft to replace some older aircraft and great that they are super fuel efficient so they can even fly long haul well medium haul at least. Looking forward to fly in one eventually.

[ChristianBlueChimp]

I love the A220 from an aesthetic point of view. Very pretty and cool. Never tried to fly in one, but would love to try!

[davidbee]

Absolutely beautiful aircraft and Airbus brings a new meaning to customer service with its aircraft operating parameter tracking - really amazing high tech.

[ianhiles]

What an excellent video to watch ... the guy showing you around is so enthusiastic and knowledgeable ..

[marcbilodeau]

Last year I was going from Yul to SFO and changed the date to fly the A220 Air Canada, my original date was on a 737. Such an enjoyable flight.

[bary]

Flew on the A220 about 2 years ago to Mtl and connected to another to Vancouver. Great airplane.

[amtrakharry]

That was so interesting !!! Boeing could learn a lesson or two from these people for sure !!!
The Airbus host was so well versed he was a pleasure to listen to...

[gudmegill]

Flew the A220 for the first time with Air Baltic last week. Nice airplane.

[alasdairblack]

I have flown on the A220 several times and I love it. I wish Air Canada had more of them.

[TMccrury]

The A220 is by far my favorite narrow body on the market.

[CalvinMaclure]

I work here. Awesome stuff! Know all of these places well.

[davidbalcon]

Fascinating. Had the opportunity to tour this plant when Bombardier had developed the C-Series and saw the prototypes being finished. At that time most of the factory was used for assembling CR700/900s.

[JustAGuyWithALongScreenName]

Love the way the A220 looks. Think it might be my new favorite Airbus. After the A380 that is.