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Air Niugini Expands A220-100 Order with Two Additional Jets

Air Niugini, Papua New Guinea’s flag carrier, has signed a firm order with Airbus for two more A220-100 single-aisle aircraft, building on a 2023 commitment for six and complementing three A220-300s leased from Azorra.

2025-05-27T23:02:24.304956-07:00

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Airbus to Acquire Spirit AeroSystems Assets Amid Supply Chain Struggles

2025-04-27T22:08:14.144673-07:00

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Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 Crashes in South Korea, Over 179 Dead

2024-12-28T16:53:25.054581-08:00

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Lufthansa's €14M Investment for 10% Stake in airBaltic Enhances Market Position

2025-01-29T10:13:15.116530-08:00

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Raccoons Ram Through Airbus’ Mirabel A220 Plant Amid Supply Chain Strain A family of raccoons breached Airbus’s Mirabel, Quebec A220 production facility this week, triggering temporary shutdowns and cleanup efforts. The incident comes at a time when the OEM is already battling parts shortages and logistics bottlenecks, further jeopardizing delivery schedules.

2025-05-30T09:14:21.216006-07:00

Raccoons Ram Through Airbus’ Mirabel A220 Plant Amid Supply Chain Strain

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Leeham Analysis: A220-500 Stretch Demands New Wing and Engine In this third instalment of Leeham’s series on an A220-500 stretch, Bjorn Fehrm examines the structural and propulsion upgrades needed to raise the A220’s seating into the A320neo’s range, detailing new wing span, reinforced airframe and higher-thrust engine requirements and their implications for certification and costs.

2025-05-29T00:06:25.320166-07:00

Leeham Analysis: A220-500 Stretch Demands New Wing and Engine

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Air Niugini Expands A220-100 Order with Two Additional Jets Air Niugini, Papua New Guinea’s flag carrier, has signed a firm order with Airbus for two more A220-100 single-aisle aircraft, building on a 2023 commitment for six and complementing three A220-300s leased from Azorra.

2025-05-27T23:02:24.304956-07:00

Air Niugini Expands A220-100 Order with Two Additional Jets

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Croatia Airlines counts on A220 fleet renewal for sustainable growth as costs mount Croatia Airlines began receiving Airbus A220s in 2024 and plans to operate seven of the type by year-end as it phases out older jets. The carrier says the new narrowbodies will drive long-term sustainable growth but acknowledges significant transition costs and capital outlays.

2025-05-14T23:31:12.027438-07:00

Croatia Airlines counts on A220 fleet renewal for sustainable growth as costs mount

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Azorra pauses A220-300 teardowns amid tight supply, eyes leasing ex-EgyptAir jets Aircraft lessor Azorra has shelved plans to dismantle a batch of ex-EgyptAir A220-300s and is now exploring leasing the jets to carriers. The move reflects acute shortages of used A220s and critical parts, driving lessors to keep airframes intact to meet airline demand.

2025-05-12T09:16:47.529194-07:00

Azorra pauses A220-300 teardowns amid tight supply, eyes leasing ex-EgyptAir jets

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Airbus to Acquire Spirit AeroSystems Assets Amid Supply Chain Struggles Airbus has signed a definitive agreement to acquire multiple Spirit AeroSystems facilities specializing in fuselage and wing production for the A350 and A220, as part of efforts to stabilize disrupted supply chains. This acquisition highlights Airbus's approach to regain direct control over key manufacturing processes.

2025-04-27T22:08:14.144673-07:00

Airbus to Acquire Spirit AeroSystems Assets Amid Supply Chain Struggles

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Prolonged A220-300 Grounding Deepens Air Tanzania's Financial Struggles Air Tanzania's net loss surged by 62% in the fiscal year 2023-24, largely due to the extended grounding of its A220-300 fleet. This issue highlights operational challenges faced by airlines relying on particular aircraft models, adding strain to their financial performances and operational capabilities.

2025-04-25T04:02:26.694339-07:00

Prolonged A220-300 Grounding Deepens Air Tanzania's Financial Struggles

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Diehl retains Mexico plant strategy for A220 XL bin production

2025-04-17T11:14:31.312747-07:00

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