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Croatia Airlines targets end-2027 completion of A220-family fleet transition, with profit expected in 2028 amid Airbus capacity

Croatia Airlines’ CEO Jasmin Bajic says the carrier expects to complete its fleet-wide transition to the A220 family by year-end 2027, but acknowledges it will need “a realistic dose of flexibility” given Airbus production capacity and broader supply-chain pressures. The airline also points to profit in 2028.

Discovered 2026-07-02T06:31:56.440535-07:00 | 2026-07-02T06:31:56.440535-07:00

Briefing

What Hype is tracking

  • Sets a clear milestone for fleet rationalization—ending a multi-type fleet with a single A220 family—aimed at simplifying operations and supporting an identified path to profitability in 2028.
  • Highlights the dependency on Airbus’s ability to deliver A220-family aircraft at scale, directly linking aircraft production constraints to airlines’ fleet-plan timing and financial targets.
  • Provides a decision-useful signal on how carriers are planning around supply-chain variability, balancing schedule commitments with contingency planning rather than relying on a fixed delivery calendar.

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2026-07-02T06:31:56.440535-07:00
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