JetBlue Airways signed a firm order for 30 more A220-300 aircraft with Airbus, bringing the total number of orders for the A220-300 aircraft to 100. With this latest agreement, the total number of orders for the A220 has increased to 740.
"We are already seeing the benefits of the 8 A220s we have added to the fleet and we are very happy that more are on the way," said Robin Hayes, CEO of JetBlue. “We have seen double-digit increases in customer satisfaction scores, and these fuel-efficient aircraft support our leadership in reducing carbon emissions. With 30 additional A220s on order, we are in a position to accelerate our fleet modernization plans to deliver stronger cost performance and support our focused city network strategy.” said.
Christian Scherer, Airbus Executive Vice President of Trade and President of Airbus International, said: “It is very satisfying to see a satisfied customer arriving with more aircraft orders one year after the first A220 entered service. We congratulate our colleagues at JetBlue for this landmark agreement.” “We have created a strong market for our new single-aisle aircraft, proving this once again, with more than 700 A220 orders to date.” said.
Jetblue began A220-300 operations in April 2021 and currently operates eight A220s in 140-seat configuration with USB-C, USB-A and AC power in each seat. The A220 also offers the largest cabin in its class, the highest ceiling, the largest windows and the largest overhead compartments.
The Airbus A220 is the only aircraft specially manufactured for the 100-150 seat market and flies with state-of-the-art aerodynamics, advanced materials, and Pratt & Whitney's latest generation PW1500G geared turbofan engines. Utilizing the latest technologies, the A220 is shown as the quietest, cleanest and most environmentally friendly aircraft in its category. Compared to previous generation aircraft, the aircraft is 50 percent quieter and has up to 25 percent lower fuel consumption per seat, as well as approximately 50 percent lower NOx emissions than industry standards.
With approximately 15 airlines operating nearly 200 A220 aircraft on four continents, the A220 is cited as the most suitable aircraft for both regional and long-haul routes.
