Airbus (originally Bombardier) A220-300

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14 May 2026 · © aviationpassionist

Swiss International Air Lines Airbus A220-300 (HB-JCI) on approach, showcasing the airline's modern short-haul fleet.

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Airbus (formerly Bombardier for this type) A220-300

Airbus (formerly Bombardier for C Series) A220-300

Aircraft

A220-300 BCS3

Swiss International Air Lines standard livery

HB-JCI

Registration

Airline

Swiss

SWR / LX

Manufacturer

Airbus (originally Bombardier)

Gear

Canon EOS 2000D 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Sports 018

Achievements

Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Airbus Aficionado

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 81.0

Clean profile shot with excellent focus and classic livery; plain sky keeps it crisp but less dramatic.

Location

Tweeduziend El

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol · AMS/EHAM

52.3323, 4.7510

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Amsterdam Airport Schiphol AMS

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The A220-300 is noted for its efficient performance and comfort in the short- and medium-haul market, forming a new generation of single-aisle jets and originating as the Bombardier C Series CS300.

Fleet Rarity

Swiss operates one of the largest A220 (CS100 and CS300) fleets in the world.

Record Flights

Used on various intra-European and select longer thin routes; not generally used for record-breaking flights.

Safety & Events

Swiss was the launch customer of the A220/CS series in Europe and experienced an early PW1500G engine issue in 2019, now resolved.

Future Outlook

Active in service with Swiss as of 2024.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney PW1500G

Engine

35.1 m

Wingspan

38.7 m

Length

6,297 km

Range

828 km/h

Speed

145–160 passengers

Capacity

70,900 kg

MTOW

11.5 m

Height

110–118 kN (24,000–26,400 lbf)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 / Chapter 14; 77–81 dB takeoff

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