airBaltic has placed an order for 10 additional Airbus A220-300s, bringing their total firm orderbook to 90. Currently, airBaltic operates a fleet of nearly 50 A220-300s, making the carrier the largest A220-300 operator in the world.
On Tuesday (August 13, 2024), Airbus announced that airBaltic has placed an incremental order for 10 additional A220-300s, expanding their total orderbook to 90. Currently operating a fleet of nearly 50 A220-300s, airBaltic is the largest customer of the type in Europe, and the world’s largest A220-300 operator in the world. In 2016, airBaltic became the launch customer for the A220-300, and has operated an all A220 fleet since 2020.
In Tuesday’s announcement, airBaltic’s President and CEO, Martin Gauss, said,
“For the first time in the company’s history, airBaltic plans to operate a fleet of close to 100 A220-300 aircraft, and these exercised options are the next step in the right direction. Over the years, this aircraft type has proven its operational capabilities and value – it has been the backbone of our operations and has played an integral role in the international success story of airBaltic. By exercising these options, we are strengthening our unwavering support and trust in the A220 Programme and are looking forward to our fleet expansion over the upcoming years.”
Also commenting on the incremental A220-300 order, Airbus’ VP Sales, Commercial Aircraft, Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, added,
“We are honored and thankful that airBaltic is placing its fourth follow-up order. This latest agreement from Latvia’s flag carrier is a strong endorsement of the superior value and operational opportunities offered by this latest generation aircraft. The A220 is quite simply the most efficient aircraft in its size category, with a spacious cabin driving the best Net Promoter Scores with passengers wherever it is operated, and the range capability to fly non-stop to any destination on the carrier’s current network and beyond.”
Depending on configuration, the Airbus A220 can carry between 120 and 150 passengers on flights up to 3,600 nautical miles (6,700 km). The aircraft features the largest seats, and windows in its class, ensuring a more comfortable onboard experience. With the latest generation Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engines and advanced aerodynamics, the A220 offers a 50 percent smaller noise footprint compared to previous generation aircraft, and around 40 percent lower NOx emissions compared to industry standards. Additionally, the aircraft delivers a 25 percent reduction in fuel burn and CO2 emissions versus previous generation aircraft. At July 31, 2024, Airbus had won over 900 A220 orders from around 30 customers, of which 350 have already been delivered.
Source: Airbus
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