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Airbus targets 2028 certification for 160-seat A220-300

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Airbus expects certification in 2028 for an A220-300 configured with 160 seats, Europe Region president and commercial head Johan Pelissier said. The timeline signals the manufacturer’s plan to add capacity within the A220 family, though the report provides no further details on the certification work or aircraft configuration.

Discovered 2026-10-13T09:55:16.386695-07:00 | 2026-10-13T09:55:16.386695-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • A 160-seat A220-300 would extend the family’s capacity offering; certification timing gives airlines and lessors a planning milestone for future fleet decisions.
  • The report identifies 2028 as Airbus’s expected certification target, but provides no details on the configuration, certification scope or schedule risks.

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