The Airbus A220 - Why The Plane Is A Winner

The Airbus A220 narrowbody jet has been called a “game-changer.” But this jet isn’t really a new aircraft. Bombardier first flew the CSeries in September 2013, with its entry into service in July 2016. And yet, the A220 seems to be answering problems that we’re not quite having yet. 

Airbus predicts a need for 7,000 A220s over the next two decades, and that’s probably not too overoptimistic. Here’s how the A220 is the plane of the future, today.

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[bruceghent]

Proud to be Canadian and glad that a great design was not lost when Airbus acquired control of its production, I think they saw a winning aircraft.

[piyushkanthak]

Guys admit it : A220 is the cutest aircraft in the industry. Awwww

[lifter]

This is close to perfect aircraft. I have great experience of flying A220, even 6, 5 hours flight to Abu Dhabi was great experience. Comfortable, quiet and efficient, plane which is hard to compare with B737. Especially it looks good with AirBaltic livery.

[TefkrosAirliner]

I had the chance to fly on it with AirBaltic when it was still called the CS300. Although its revolutionary efficiency is its main selling point you forgot to mention the passenger comfort factor which makes it a win-win for both passengers and airlines. Other aircraft of this segment like the A320neo and the 737s are absolutely crammed in coach. This is where the A220 excels. The unusual, 2-3 seating configuration with a wider middle seat (at least on AirBaltic), huge windows, quiet cabin and airy cabin makes that A220 the first choice of any frequent flyer.
Well done Bombardier and Airbus

[ATLOffroad]

I flew on a Delta A220. I just remember the window in the bathroom. Pretty cool at 38, 000ft.

[richardshiggins]

Having recently flown an Embraer -190 (AF) I would strongly endorse the use of single aisle low capacity aircraft . Very comfortable, rapid access and disembarcation . I must say that particular aircraft was very comfortable .

[vinayakiyer]

This is my absolute favorite narrow body of all time. It's so beautiful. It will always be the CS300 in my heart

[remi_gio]

Flew on a Swiss A220 twice and let me just say... it’s a joy! ;)

[TravelWithKabirCD]

Recently flew the A220 between Toronto and Montreal…. It was absolutely stunning. Gorgeous cabin, smooth, quiet and extremely advanced. Really excited to see the A220 flourish

[filledwithvariousknowledge]

Too bad Bombardier couldn’t make the program a success on their own as I was keen for them to break the Airbus-Boeing duopoly for single aisles. While I am glad to see the plane successful under Airbus, it means there is even less negotiating power to lower the prices compared to before when it was in Bombardier’s hands because before the Delta big order and the whole tariffs thing it gave Boeing and Airbus the chance to offer even lower prices to key valuable customers who Bombardier tried to sell the plane to

[shangqijian]

Air Canada has 8 as of this post, C-GJYC entered service a couple weeks ago.

[reko]

Anyone currently flying the B717 should seriously consider the A220. Looking at you Qantas!

[arisliepins]

As a frequent Air Baltic customer I had many flights by A220-300. Can say all the best only.

[KarmaFlight]

I was in first class on Delta. It was really nice with a top notch entertainment system. I spoke to the pilots and checked out the flight deck. Massive MFDs and side controls provided a spacious work environment. Much more comfortable than my 747 office...

[Feynman]

I absolutely adore flying with the A220. It‘s my favourite jet. Quiet, good legroom, nearly no turbulances, big windows. You just feel that it‘s the winning jet!

[paulcooper]

A220 is a great aeroplane. I remember flying on a cs branded one with swiss.

[baterieperoti]

I flew with a A220 from Air Baltic, and what i like it and how i felt is that was the least noisy plane! i t was quite silence inside! Nice experience

[uzaiyaro]

It seems quite unusual to see the insane amount of love for this aircraft. I haven't been on one yet, but it seems everyone who has, raves about them. Hopefully airlines will plan on having plenty of them around for a while.

[fishytails]

flew in an AirBaltic A220, amazing plane!

[jonmce]

Even back in the 90s Bombardier stated it would not build an aircraft in this size range unless it could build one superior to anything else out there. What is often forgotten is that Bombardier was competing with Embraer and Embraer had aircraft in this side category but Bombardier was reluctant to go into the category without some clear advantage in design. So in some sense Bombardier was under pressure to build such and aircraft. That said the US response was to insure there would be no competition in design or engineering in Canada putting a near 400% tariff on a plane that did not even compete with any of their products. It is also a fact that Boeing is the most subsidized company in the US. This was particularly made more difficult when the extra cost Bombardier had to accept developing a superior aircraft. So the American government succeeded in destroy one of Canada's biggest companies while being rewarded by having a portion of the 220 being built in the US. This leaves Canada as a either a branch plant or component producing company with no design or engineering of our own. Economists keep claiming countries must innovate, but how is that done when the US destroys Canadian companies and keeps design and engineering to itself. Canadian governments need to check to see if they are being offered coolaid when considering so called free trade. Unless there are overwhelming advantages we should reject the Super hornet and F35 in favour of the Saab Grippen.