Airbus A220 Family
Originally engineered as the Bombardier CSeries (CS100 & CS300), the Airbus A220 represents the only purpose-built, clean-sheet 100–160 seat commercial airliner family developed in the 21st century. Built with over 40% advanced carbon-fiber composites and powered exclusively by ultra-efficient Pratt & Whitney PurePower Geared Turbofans, the A220 combines long-range transcontinental reach with unrivaled regional economics and passenger comfort.
A220 Family Technical Matrix
| Specification | A220-100 | A220-300 | ACJ TwoTwenty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical Passenger Capacity | 100–120 (Max 135) | 130–150 (Max 160) | 18 VIP Guests |
| Overall Length | 35.00 m / 114 ft 10 in | 38.71 m / 127 ft 0 in | 35.00 m / 114 ft 10 in |
| Wingspan | 35.80 m / 117 ft 5 in | 35.80 m / 117 ft 5 in | 35.80 m / 117 ft 5 in |
| Tail Height | 11.80 m / 38 ft 9 in | 11.80 m / 38 ft 9 in | 11.80 m / 38 ft 9 in |
| Max Takeoff Weight (MTOW) | 63,100 kg / 139,100 lbs | 70,900 kg / 156,307 lbs | 63,100 kg / 139,100 lbs |
| Max Range (Full Payload) | 3,600 nm / 6,700 km | 3,400 nm / 6,300 km | 5,650 nm / 10,460 km |
| Engines | 2× Pratt & Whitney PW1519G/21G | 2× Pratt & Whitney PW1521G/24G | 2× Pratt & Whitney PW1524G |
| Max Operating Mach (Mmo) | Mach 0.82 (871 km/h) | Mach 0.82 (871 km/h) | Mach 0.82 (871 km/h) |
| Service Ceiling | 41,000 ft / 12,500 m | 41,000 ft / 12,500 m | 41,000 ft / 12,500 m |
| Takeoff Distance (MTOW, SL, ISA) | 1,463 m / 4,800 ft | 1,890 m / 6,200 ft | 1,463 m / 4,800 ft |
Program History & Milestone Timeline
Bombardier formally launched the CSeries clean-sheet commercial aircraft program at the 2008 Farnborough Airshow with Lufthansa as the launch customer, targeting the unserved 100–149 seat market segment.
The first test vehicle (FTV1) lifted off from Montréal–Mirabel International Airport in Quebec, Canada, validating the aerodynamic performance of the carbon-fiber wing and Pratt & Whitney PW1500G geared turbofan engines.
Swiss International Air Lines launched the world's first commercial revenue flight with the CS100 operating from Zurich (ZRH) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).
Airbus completed the acquisition of a 50.01% majority stake in the CSeries Aircraft Limited Partnership (CSALP). The aircraft were officially rechristened as the Airbus A220-100 and Airbus A220-300.
A second Final Assembly Line (FAL) opened in Mobile, Alabama, USA to supplement production in Mirabel, Canada. The A220 has secured over 900 firm orders globally from Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, Air France, Air Canada, breeze, and ITA Airways, with ongoing studies into a prospective stretched A220-500.
Airbus A220: What's Coming Next?
Read our comprehensive industry analysis on the prospective stretched A220-500, production ramp-up targets at Mirabel and Mobile, and how the A220 is reshaping narrowbody fleet strategies.