Safran SkyNaute inertial navigation system will equip the Airbus A220

Safran navigation system selected for Airbus A220

Safran Electronics & Defense‘s SkyNaute inertial navigation system has been selected for the Airbus A220, marking its first application on a commercial airliner, the French aerospace group said. The system combines inertial navigation with satellite navigation data to maintain accurate aircraft positioning when global navigation satellite system (GNSS) signals are disrupted, unavailable or subject to […]

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Construction has started on Airbus' Belfast wing facility extension

Airbus kicks off wing facility extension in Belfast

MRO & Production

Construction has started on a 6,221 m² extension to Airbus’ Belfast wing facility as the manufacturer prepares to ramp up A220 production. The project forms part of a wider multi-million-pound investment plan for the site and is scheduled for completion in the first half of 2028. The extension will increase the facility’s wing manufacturing footprint

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BermudAir Airbus A220 in flight © Airbus

BermudAir becomes newest A220 customer

Aircraft & Engines

BermudAir has placed its first-ever order with Airbus, signing for ten A220-300 aircraft to support its next phase of growth and expand its network across Bermuda, the Caribbean and North America. The order, revealed at the Farnborough International Airshow, had previously been listed in Airbus’ order book as an undisclosed customer in March. The acquisition

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GTF engines to power AirAsia’s new A220 fleet Pratt & Whitney

Pratt & Whitney’s GTF engines to power AirAsia’s new A220 fleet

Aircraft & Engines

Pratt & Whitney (RTX) has secured an agreement to power AirAsia X’s new fleet of 150 Airbus A220 aircraft with its GTF™ engines, with deliveries due to begin in 2028. As part of the deal, Pratt & Whitney will also provide long-term engine maintenance support through a 12-year EngineWise® Comprehensive service agreement, reinforcing its partnership

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Breeze Airbus A220 © Novus Aviation Capital

Breeze secures A220 financing

Aircraft & Engines

Novus Aviation Capital and PK AirFinance have finalised a structured debt financing agreement with Breeze Airways (Breeze) to support the acquisition of three Airbus A220 aircraft. Under the transaction, PK AirFinance provided senior debt financing, while Novus, through its Tamweel Aviation Finance platform — a junior debt fund focused on Airbus aircraft — delivered mezzanine

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ACG delivers first Airbus A220-300 to ITA Airways

Aircraft & Engines

Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG), the global aircraft asset manager, has delivered its first new Airbus A220-300 to ITA Airways, marking the start of a new partnership between the lessor and Italy’s national carrier. The aircraft is the first of five A220-300s scheduled for delivery to ITA Airways over the coming months, and the first

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ABL Aviation has delivered the final A220-300 aircraft to Air France © ABL Aviation

ABL Aviation completes last delivery of 15 A220 aircraft to Air France

Aircraft & Engines

ABL Aviation has completed the delivery of the fifteenth and final Airbus A220-300 to Air France, fulfilling a long-term mandate involving 15 aircraft and marking a significant milestone in the partnership between the two companies. The achievement underscores a relationship built on innovation, disciplined execution and mutual trust. The aircraft, MSN 55393, is powered by

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QantasLink’s Airbus A220 lands in Launceston

Airlines & Routes

QantasLink’s next-generation Airbus A220 has landed in Launceston, making it the first non-capital city in Australia to welcome the new aircraft. The inaugural flight, operated by the A220 named Koala, touched down at 10:40am, representing the second A220 to join QantasLink’s fleet. The A220 is more fuel-efficient than its predecessors and offers a modern cabin

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Delta Air Lines has disclosed orders for 12 A220-300 aircraft

Delta Air Lines looks to expand fuel-efficient fleet

Aircraft & Engines

Delta Air Lines (Delta) is continuing with its plans to streamline its fuel-efficient fleet with the announcement of its execution of options for 12 new Airbus A220 single-aisle jets. Including these options, the American carrier has 70 A220s on order which, when delivered, will see Delta’s fleet grow to 131 A220-family aircraft. “The A220-300 offers

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Construction underway on Qantas Group’s first Airbus A220 aircraft

MRO & Production

Construction has commenced on the the Qantas Group’s first Airbus A220 aircraft, marking a key milestone for the Group as its fleet renewal programme ramps up. The aircraft’s major airframe components, including the centre and rear fuselage, are coming together at Airbus’ production facility in Mirabel, Canada, with the first of 29 aircraft expected to

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Safran navigation system selected for Airbus A220

Airbus kicks off wing facility extension in Belfast

BermudAir becomes newest A220 customer

Pratt & Whitney’s GTF engines to power AirAsia’s new A220 fleet

Breeze secures A220 financing

ACG delivers first Airbus A220-300 to ITA Airways

ABL Aviation completes last delivery of 15 A220 aircraft to Air France

QantasLink’s Airbus A220 lands in Launceston

Delta Air Lines looks to expand fuel-efficient fleet

Construction underway on Qantas Group’s first Airbus A220 aircraft

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