U.S.-based aircraft lessor Azorra has taken delivery of its first A220-300 aircraft. The aircraft, delivered from the Airbus facility in Mirabel, Quebec, Canada, will be leased to Utah-based Breeze Airways.
This is the first aircraft delivered out of the 22 A220-300s ordered by Azorra. The addition of Azorra's capabilities in the regional airline segment is an additional endorsement of the A220's versatility.
Beyond its positive cabin experience, the A220 plays an important role in helping decrease airline operating costs and environmental impact. Offering 25% lower fuel burn and CO2 emissions per seat compared to previous-generation aircraft, the A220 is the only aircraft purpose-built for the 100-150 seat market. Combining state-of-the-art aerodynamics, advanced materials, and Pratt & Whitney's latest-generation GTF™ engines, the A220 brings customers a 50% reduced noise footprint compared to previous-generation aircraft and around 40% lower NOx emissions than industry standards. As with all Airbus aircraft, the A220 is already able to operate with up to 50% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Airbus aims for all its aircraft to be capable of operating with up to 100% SAF by 2030.
The aircraft can fly non-stop up to 3,600 nautical miles or 6,700 kilometres, making the A220 the perfect solution to support Breeze's goal to provide non-stop service between underserved routes across the United States.
As of April 2024, Breeze has taken direct delivery of 23 A220s from Airbus' Mobile, Alabama, production facility. Earlier this year, Breeze Airways disclosed an order for ten additional A220-300s, bringing the airline's total firm order for the aircraft type to 90, making Breeze the third-largest customer worldwide for the A220. Breeze also announced it will be using an all-A220 fleet for its commercial operations by the end of 2024.
