airBaltic increases A220-300 fleet with order for ten additional aircraft

airBaltic has confirmed an incremental order for an additional ten Airbus A220-300 aircraft, marking its fourth re-order and bringing the airline's total firm order to 90 A220 aircraft. Currently operating a robust fleet of nearly 50 A220-300s, airBaltic is both the largest A220 customer in Europe and the largest A220-300 operator globally.

The Latvian flag carrier has a longstanding history with the Airbus A220-300, having been the launch customer in 2016. Since 2020, the airline has operated an exclusively A220 fleet. With a firm order for 90 A220-300s, airBaltic continues to strengthen its position as the largest A220 customer in Europe.

Martin Gauss, President and CEO of airBaltic, stated: “For the first time in the company's history, airBaltic plans to operate a fleet of nearly 100 A220-300 aircraft, and these exercised options are the next step in the right direction. Over the years, this aircraft type has proven its operational capabilities and value – it has been the backbone of our operations and has played an integral role in the international success story of airBaltic. By exercising these options, we are strengthening our unwavering support and trust in the A220 programme and look forward to our fleet expansion in the coming years.”

Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Executive Vice President of Sales at Airbus Commercial Aircraft, commented: “We are honoured and thankful that airBaltic is placing its fourth follow-up order. This latest agreement from Latvia's flag carrier is a strong endorsement of the superior value and operational opportunities offered by this next-generation aircraft. The A220 is simply the most efficient aircraft in its size category, with a spacious cabin that drives the best net promoter scores with passengers wherever it operates, and the range capability to fly non-stop to any destination on the carrier's current network and beyond.”