Airbus (originally Bombardier) A220-300 (formerly Bombardier CS300)

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15 May 2026 · © AviatorShots81

airBaltic Airbus A220-300 (YL-ABL) rolling out on a wet runway, showcasing the airline's signature lime green livery.

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Judge Dredd · 15 May 2026

Great spot!

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Airbus (formerly Bombardier) A220-300 (formerly Bombardier CS300)

Aircraft

A220-300 (formerly Bombardier CS300) BCS3

airBaltic standard livery (lime green tail and engines)

YL-ABL

Registration

Airline

airBaltic

BTI / BT

Manufacturer

Airbus (originally Bombardier)

Gear

SONY ILCE-7M4 FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS

Achievements

Winglet Watcher, Weather Warrior, Boeing Beginner, Airbus Aficionado

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Photo grade

Gold

Score: 90.0

Superb clarity on the airBaltic livery and visible water spray; full profile and crisp focus make this shot pop!

Location

Coffee to fly

Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport · HAM/EDDH

53.6375, 9.9911

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Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport HAM

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The A220 is the first narrowbody designed specifically for the 100–150 seat market in the 21st century; YL-ABL is part of one of the largest A220 fleets in Europe.

Fleet Rarity

One of over 40 A220-300s operated by airBaltic (largest operator in Europe as of 2024). The A220-300 is not rare globally but is distinctive for the operator.

Record Flights

A220-300s have operated some of the longest flights for their class, including Air Baltic\'s Riga to Abu Dhabi route.

Safety & Events

The A220-300 series has a strong safety record with no hull loss events as of 2024.

Future Outlook

Active and central to airBaltic’s network; fleet expansion planned.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney PW1500G

Engine

35.1 meters

Wingspan

38.7 meters

Length

6,297 kilometers

Range

871 kilometers per hour

Speed

Up to 160 passengers (typically 145–149 in single class)

Capacity

70,900 kilograms

MTOW

11.5 meters

Height

110–118 kN (24,000–26,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 (compliant with latest noise limits); typical takeoff noise level ~85 EPNdB

Noise