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Airbus A220

Regional and short-to-medium-haul airliner

A modern single-aisle aircraft designed for regional and lower-capacity mainline routes.

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Aircraft type Single-aisle jet
Passenger capacity 100–160
Maximum range 3,600 nmi
Production status In production
Overview

About the Airbus A220

A modern single-aisle aircraft designed for regional and lower-capacity mainline routes.

The aircraft is primarily designed for regional and short-to-medium-haul airliner operations.

Specifications

Aircraft details

Manufacturer
Airbus
Family
A220
Aircraft type
Single-aisle jet
Primary role
Regional and short-to-medium-haul airliner
Production status
In production
Passenger capacity
100–160
Maximum range
3,600 nautical miles
Engine options
2 × Pratt & Whitney PW1500G
Aircraft family

Variants

2 variants
Airbus

Airbus A220-100

The smaller member of the Airbus A220 family.

Typical seats 100–120
Maximum seats 135
Range 3,600 nmi
Cruise speed Mach 0.82
Length
35.0 m
Wingspan
35.1 m
Height
11.5 m
Maximum takeoff weight
63,700 kg
Engines
2 × Pratt & Whitney PW1500G
Airbus

Airbus A220-300

The larger and higher-capacity member of the Airbus A220 family.

Typical seats 120–150
Maximum seats 160
Range 3,400 nmi
Cruise speed Mach 0.82
Length
38.7 m
Wingspan
35.1 m
Height
11.5 m
Maximum takeoff weight
70,900 kg
Engines
2 × Pratt & Whitney PW1500G
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Latest Airbus A220 news

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https://www.flightglobal.com/rss · Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:10:36 +0000

ITA to train cabin crew on door procedures using virtual-reality and robot arm

<p>Italian carrier to avoid need for full-size mock-ups by using device to simulate A220 and A321neo exits. Italian carrier ITA Airways is to use virtual-reality training for cabin crew door procedures, with the aid of a programmable robotic arm. The carrier says it will be the first airline in Europe to adopt the system for&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.flightglobal.com/archive/2026/07/ita-to-train-cabin-crew-on-door-procedures-using-virtual-reality-and-robot-arm/">ITA to train cabin crew on door procedures using virtual-reality and robot arm</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.flightglobal.com">FlightGlobal</a>.</p>

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