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Air Canada has confirmed an order 15 A220-300 plus, raising the total firm order of the flag carrier canadian 45 a 60 initial planes.
The airline began its service with the Airbus A220 in January 2020 and currently operates more than 30 A220 on transcontinental routes in Canada, as well as USA and Latin America.
“The A220 has become an important component in Air Canada's fleet modernization and a key part of our narrow-body fleet., thanks to its performance and passenger comfort. Our customers really enjoy the benefits of the A220, from its quietest cabin, larger overhead bins and comfortable seats. The A220 is the perfect aircraft for our North American network thanks to its economy and fuel efficiency, it also supports Air Canada's commitment to reduce emissions on the way to its goal of net-zero emissions from all global operations by 2050.", Mark Galardo said, Senior Vice President of Network Planning and Revenue Management at Air Canada.
Air Canada operates a fleet of more than 125 planes Airbus, included 78 family planes A320, 16 A330 family aircraft and 31 A220-300 aircraft. Air Canada also has a direct order from 10 A321 XLR. The airline took delivery of its first Airbus A220-300 in December 2019 and was the first airline to operate this model in North America. Born from a blank sheet design, the A220 is the only aircraft designed specifically for the aircraft market. 100-150 seating, bringing together innovative design features, State-of-the-art aerodynamics and next-generation GTF™ engines from Pratt & Whitney.
With a consumption of combustible and CO2 emissions per seat a 25% lower than previous generation aircraft, in addition to a 50 % lower NOx emissions than industry standards, the A220 is the most eco-efficient aircraft in its category. With a 20 percent more overhead storage space per passenger, the widest seats and largest windows in its class, the A220 also brings unrivaled comfort to travelers.
Till the date, delivered more than 220 Airbus A220 a 16 airlines that operate on four continents and connect more than 70 millions of people around the world. Currently, the fleet flies in more than 800 routes and 325 destinations around the world, making it the proven choice for airlines to efficiently connect passengers on regional and long-haul routes.
At the end of September 2022, more of 25 customers had ordered more than 770 planes A220, confirming its strong position in the small single-aisle aircraft market.
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