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airBaltic Airbus A220-300 (YL-AAS) lifts off gracefully, showcasing the airline's modern fleet at a European airport.

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Aircraft

A220-300 (formerly Bombardier CS300) BCS3

Standard airBaltic livery (lime green tail, engine cowlings, wingtips)

Airline

Manufacturer

Airbus (formerly Bombardier)

Gear

SONY ILCE-6700 Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 OSS

Achievements

Runway Royalty, Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Airbus Aficionado

4 badges earned

Photo grade

B

Bronze

Score: 76.0

Great side-on catch at rotation; mild grain and low light soften overall sharpness and impact.

Location

Aussichtspunkt West

Frankfurt Main Airport · FRA/EDDF

50.0216, 8.5231

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Frankfurt Main Airport FRA

Insights

Aviation History

airBaltic is a launch customer and one of the largest operators of the Airbus A220-300, a new-generation, fuel-efficient narrowbody designed originally by Bombardier as the CS300.

Fleet Rarity

Common for airBaltic; airBaltic operates one of the largest A220-300 fleets worldwide, but the type itself is still relatively new and less common than classic A320/B737s.

Record Flights

Used by airBaltic on long European routes and for some of the longest scheduled A220 flights.

Safety & Events

The A220 has had minor teething technical issues but an excellent safety record; nothing major associated with this frame.

Future Outlook

Still in regular service (as of 2024), likely to remain active for many years.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney PW1500G

Engine

35.1 meters

Wingspan

38.7 meters

Length

6,297 km

Range

871 km/h

Speed

145-160 passengers

Capacity

70,900 kg

MTOW

11.5 meters

Height

Up to 23,300 lbf (104 kN) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 14 compliant (low noise emissions), ~85-88 dB on takeoff

Noise