Quebec writes off roughly half of its A220 investment, taking a ~$376–$400m hit

The Government of Quebec has written off roughly half of its investment in Airbus’s A220 programme, taking a charge of approximately $376–$400 million against an original stake of about $751–$800 million made in 2022 and 2024, the province confirmed on Wednesday.

Discovered 2025-10-08T07:48:58.875102-07:00 | 2025-10-08T07:48:58.875102-07:00

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The write-off removes roughly half of Quebec’s $751–$800m stake (a $376–$400m charge), a material provincial accounting hit tied directly to the A220 programme's finances.
The A220’s path to profitability remains central to Airbus’s roadmap — Airbus has linked new-variant plans and breakeven to a 2026 production ramp — making the provincial loss relevant to program economics. (program profitability and A220-500 conditions)
The decision comes as operators and the program face operational and market pressure — including carriers withdrawing A220 fleets — and follows recent leadership changes at Airbus Canada, factors that shape Mirabel’s industrial and political backdrop. (operator withdrawals and Airbus Canada leadership change)

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