Airbus (originally Bombardier) Airbus A220-300

18 Apr 2026 · © Unknown

Swiss International Air Lines Airbus A220-300 climbing out under moody skies, showcasing the modern twinjet in its distinctive Swiss livery.

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Kiwi Aviation · 18 Apr 2026

Amazing!

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Airbus (formerly Bombardier for this type) A220-300

Airbus (formerly Bombardier for C Series) A220-300

Aircraft

Airbus A220-300 A223

Swiss

Airline

Swiss

SWR / LX

Manufacturer

Airbus (originally Bombardier)

Achievements

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Location

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

AMS/EHAM

52.3086, 4.7639

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Amsterdam Airport Schiphol AMS

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The A220-300 is known for its fuel efficiency and advanced technology. Swiss was the launch customer for the A220 (formerly Bombardier CSeries) and plays a key role in its operational history.

Fleet Rarity

Swiss is one of the largest A220 operators; however, the A220 family is still relatively new, with moderate fleet size globally.

Record Flights

The A220-300 regularly operates medium-range European routes and some of Swiss\'s longest short-haul flights from Zurich or Geneva.

Safety & Events

No fatal accidents on A220 to date. Early production models had some teething issues with PW1500G engines, since addressed.

Future Outlook

Still flying, relatively new type, core to Swiss\'s short/medium-haul fleet for years to come.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney PW1500G

Engine

35.1 meters

Wingspan

38.7 meters

Length

6,297 kilometers

Range

828 kilometers per hour

Speed

145 passengers

Capacity

70,900 kilograms

MTOW

11.5 meters

Height

2 x 23,300 lbf (104 kN)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (73.7 dB approach, varies by config)

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