Air France takes delivery of 1st A220

On 28 September, the first of 60 A220-300s arrived safely at Paris-Charles de Gaulle. The aircraft, F-HZUA (55134) was flown non-stop from the Airbus-factory at Mirabel, Canada. It has been named Le Bourget, reflecting the airline's connection with this historical French aviation location.

Over the coming weeks, the aircraft, which is equipped with 148 seats, will be prepared for entry into commercial service, which is set for 31 October 2021. Initially, the type will be deployed from Paris-Charles de Gaulle to Barcelona, Berlin, Madrid, Milan-Linate and Venice. Later, when more aircraft are delivered, the plan is to add Bologna, Copenhagen, Lisbon and Rome.

This year, Air France will take delivery of five more A220-300s, and have planned for fifteen deliveries next year. The airline will use the 60 A220s to replace its 18 A318s and 30 A319s as well as the oldest A320s in the fleet.

Photo by Air France.