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Airbus A220

The Airbus A220 is a family of narrow-body, twin-engine jet airliners made by Airbus and designed for the 100-to-150-seat market segment.

Updated September 12, 20261 min readCited sources

The Airbus A220 is a family of narrow-body jet airliners designed for the 100-to-150-seat market. Originally developed by Bombardier as the CSeries, it is now built by Airbus Canada.

Development and naming

The A220 began as the Bombardier CSeries and was later brought under Airbus branding after Airbus took a controlling role in the program. The type is now marketed as the Airbus A220 family.

Design and variants

The family includes the shorter A220-100 and the stretched A220-300. Airbus describes the aircraft as a clean-sheet design with advanced aerodynamics and modern materials.

Engines and performance

Both variants are powered by two Pratt & Whitney PW1500G geared turbofan engines. Airbus highlights the type for efficiency, and the aircraft is positioned as a fuel-efficient small single-aisle jet.

In short

  • Two main variants: A220-100 and A220-300.
  • Powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1500G geared turbofan engines.
  • Range up to 3,600 nautical miles.
  • Designed for 100-to-150-seat market.
Canadian angle

The A220 has a strong Canadian connection because it was originally developed in Canada by Bombardier as the CSeries and is now produced through Airbus Canada Limited Partnership.

Quick questions

What is the Airbus A220?
The Airbus A220 is a family of narrow-body, twin-engine jet airliners designed for the 100-to-150-seat market.
How many seats does the A220 have?
The A220-100 typically seats 100 to 120 passengers, and the A220-300 typically seats 120 to 150 passengers. Maximum seating is listed as 135 and 160 respectively.
What engine does the A220 use?
The A220 uses two Pratt & Whitney PW1500G geared turbofan engines.

Sources

  1. Airbus — https://www.airbus.com/sites/g/files/jlcbta136/files/2024-10/Airbus-A220-Facts-and-Figures-October-2024.pdf
    Supports: Variant names, seating, range, engine type, and Airbus positioning of the A220 as purpose-built for the 100-to-150-seat segment.
  2. Airbus — https://www.airbus.com/fr/products-services/commercial-aircraft/passenger-aircraft/famille-A220
    Supports: Airbus description of the A220 family, seat segment, and range.
  3. Airbus — https://www.aircraft.airbus.com/en/aircraft/a220/a220-300
    Supports: A220-300 seating and range.
  4. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airbus_A220
    Supports: General background on the A220, its development from the Bombardier CSeries, and range/seating figures.
  5. AeroReport — https://aeroreport.de/en/good-to-know/airbus-a220-the-innovative-medium-haul-jet-from-canada
    Supports: Variant seating, range, and PW1500G engine description.