Air Canada expands fleet with new A220-300 order

Air Canada has signed a firm order with Airbus for five additional A220-300 aircraft, expanding its commitment to the latest generation single-aisle airliners.
With this latest purchase, the airline’s total firm orders for the A220-300 now stand at 65 units.
Since launching the A220-300 in North America in January 2020, Air Canada has operated the aircraft to more than 70 destinations.
The A220 is assembled in Mirabel, Quebec. The aircraft boasts the longest range, lowest fuel consumption, and widest cabin in its class, accommodating 100 to 150 passengers for flights up to 3,600 nautical miles (6,700km).
Equipped with Pratt & Whitney‘s latest-generation GTF engines, the A220-300 offers a 25% reduction in fuel consumption and carbon emissions per seat compared to previous models.
Airbus is also working towards enabling its aircraft to operate with up to 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by 2030, with the A220 already capable of using up to 50% SAF.