Airbus A220-100 Facts and Figures
Iata Code
221
Range
Approx null M / 0.0 km
Length
35 M / 114.8 ft
Wing Span
35.1 M / 115.2 ft
Height
11.5 M / 37.7 ft
Passengers
331
Crew
7
First Flight
16 September 2013
The Airbus A220-100, first in the A220 series. The smallest in the Airbus fleet, perhaps more Airbuggy than Airbus. Its single isle cabin offers a mere 100-133 seats, less than a third than that of its larger family members. However, a smaller plane offers some advantages in terms of running costs and manoeuvrability. The A220 is ideal for inner-city and remote island airports with Airbus saying this is the largest plane than can operate at London’s City Airport (though the Embraer E195-E2 may question that).
Dimensions
It has a length of 35.0 meters, a wingspan of 35.1 meters and a height of 11.5 meters and its maximum take-off weight is 63,100 kilograms. But this is one plane proving that size isn’t everything.
Comfort
Though she be but little she is comfortable (sorry Shakespeare). A welcome example of an airline choosing comfort over capacity, the A220-100 boasts wide comfortable seating, ample overhead storage and large (for a plane) windows. This is a light, roomy cabin, and has been unsurprisingly popular with passengers. The comfort provided is enhanced by features including: quieter cabins, inhouse entertainment, adaptable mood lighting and the aircraft’s ‘flex zones’. These zones allow crew to customise elements of the cabin layout to meet operator and passenger needs alike.
Environmental Impact
‘Comfort’ and ‘Eco-friendly’ don’t always go hand in hand, but that is not the case here. The A220-100 utilises advanced materials to reduce weight and minimise unnecessary fuel consumption. Saving fuel also means saving money making this plane desirable to operators looking to cut carbon emissions and cost alike.
Range
One would assume that a small, comfortable and carbon efficient plane would fly about as far as you could throw it. But one would be wrong. A small plane doesn’t have to mean small distance. Custom designed PW1500G turbofan engines complement the lightweight, fuel-efficient frame. Combined, these features give this model a max range of 6,390km.