The story
Originally the Bombardier C Series. When Boeing tried to kill it with tariffs, Airbus swooped in and slapped its name on it. Now it's one of the best-loved small jets in the sky.
Economy seats on the A220 are 18.5 inches wide, about an inch wider than on an A320 and two inches wider than on a 737.
Quick answers
How do you identify a A220-100?
Clean-sheet design, not a stretched regional. Wider cabin than E-Jets (3+2 seating). Formerly Bombardier CS100.
What does a A220-100 sound like?
PW1500G geared turbofan — noticeably quiet with that distinctive PW geared-fan hum.
How fast is the A220-100?
Top speed is 470 kts.
How many passengers does the A220-100 carry?
Up to 135. A typical layout is 100-120 (2-class).
How far can the A220-100 fly?
Range is about 3,600 nmi.
How big is the A220-100?
It is 114 ft 10 in long and 115 ft 1 in across the wings.
When did the A220-100 first fly?
Its first flight was in 2013.
How many A220-100s have been built?
75+ built.
How rare is a A220-100 in Bogey?
COMMON. Everyday traffic. You will catch plenty of these, and every first catch still counts. Your first A220-100 catch is worth 25 points.
