On 13 August 2024, airBaltic and Airbus announced that both companies agreed to the firming of options on the A220-300 by the airline into firm order. In total, airBaltic is firming ten orders, bringing the total number of A220s ordered to 90.
The ten options were part of a previous deal announced by both companies during the Dubai Air Show of 2023. Then, the airline placed a firm order for 30 A220s with 20 options. Now, ten options remain.
Delivery of the 40 A220s are expected to take place from 2026 onwards.
Photo by Airbus.