What kind of aircraft is it?
If an airport is like a huge station, the Airbus A220 is one aircraft with its own personality. The Airbus A220 is a slim, efficient jet often used on city-to-city routes where airlines need comfort without a very large aircraft.
Its main job is: small to medium single-aisle airliner. It usually flies: short and medium routes. A typical cabin has about 100 to 160 seats. Current encyclopedia status: in service.
A kid-friendly way to remember it: Think of it as a flexible city runner: not the biggest aircraft at the airport, but very good at connecting nearby places.
What is it like inside?
A single-aisle aircraft usually has one aisle and can turn around quickly between flights. Airlines use this type for frequent city-to-city services.
How to spot it
- a rounded nose
- two engines under the wings
- a narrow fuselage compared with wide-body jets
When you look at an aircraft, do not start with the name. First compare whether the body is narrow or wide, then check where the engines are, and finally look at the wingtips and tail. After a few tries, each aircraft begins to have its own face.
Quick facts
- It began life as the Bombardier C Series.
- It later joined the Airbus product line.
- Airlines value it for quiet, efficient short and medium flights.
Next time you see a photo of the Airbus A220, cover the caption first. Try to identify it from the nose, wings, engines, and tail, then decide whether it is mainly a short-route or long-route aircraft.