The story
Born as Bombardier's C Series, adopted by Airbus after a trade-war saga. Seats up to 160 with the widest single-aisle cabin in its class. Delta and JetBlue love it. Boeing wishes it didn't exist.
The A220 uses Pratt & Whitney geared turbofan engines that are 20% more fuel efficient than previous generation engines.
Quick answers
How do you identify a A220-300?
Longer than A220-100. Wider windows than A320. Five-abreast seating (3+2). Very clean wing design.
What does a A220-300 sound like?
Passengers rave about how quiet it is. PW geared turbofan technology at its best.
How fast is the A220-300?
Top speed is 470 kts.
How many passengers does the A220-300 carry?
Up to 160. A typical layout is 137 (2-class).
How far can the A220-300 fly?
Range is about 3,400 nmi.
How big is the A220-300?
It is 127 ft 0 in long and 115 ft 1 in across the wings.
When did the A220-300 first fly?
Its first flight was in 2015.
How many A220-300s have been built?
460+ built.
What do crews call the A220-300?
The C-Series.
How rare is a A220-300 in Bogey?
COMMON. Everyday traffic. You will catch plenty of these, and every first catch still counts. Your first A220-300 catch is worth 25 points.
