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Airbus A220 fleet strategies diverge as Lufthansa City prepares debut and airlines reset growth plans

Lufthansa City Airlines is preparing to receive its first A220-300 in November, while airBaltic is reducing its long-term fleet targets and AirAsia plans to return 25 older aircraft to lessors by the end of 2026 before new A220-300 deliveries begin in 2028.

Discovered 2026-08-17T00:32:25.384166-07:00 | 2026-08-17T00:32:25.384166-07:00

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Lufthansa City’s first A220-300 will introduce a new aircraft type to the carrier’s fleet, with delivery scheduled for November.
airBaltic now targets approximately 36 A220-300s by the end of 2026 and 40 by 2031, down from its earlier fleet ambitions.
AirAsia’s planned return of 25 older aircraft by year-end 2026 signals near-term capacity and lease-cost reduction, while its A220-300 deliveries are not expected to begin until 2028.

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