Airbus A220-300

03 May 2026 · © aviationpassionist

AirBaltic Airbus A220-300 (YL-CSG) taxiing at Riga Airport, showcasing the airline’s modern livery and state-of-the-art regional jet.

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

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

Aircraft

A220-300 BCS3

airBaltic standard livery (white fuselage, green tail/engine nacelles)

YL-CSG

Registration

Airline

airBaltic

BTI / BT

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

Canon 2000D Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3

Achievements

Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Airbus Aficionado

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Location

Riga International Airport

RIX/EVRA

56.9208, 23.9707

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Riga International Airport RIX

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

First narrow-body airliner designed by Bombardier as CSeries, now under Airbus; airBaltic is the A220-300 launch operator.

Fleet Rarity

airBaltic operates one of Europe’s largest A220-300 fleets, but the type itself is less common globally compared to A320/B737.

Record Flights

A220s are used for medium-haul and some longer intra-European routes by airBaltic.

Safety & Events

A220 family experienced early engine wear reports, but no major incidents for airBaltic.

Future Outlook

Expected to remain in active airBaltic service for years due to airline\'s focus on A220 fleet.

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

2 × 110 kN (24,000 lbf)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant, 86-88 dB SEL at takeoff

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