Airbus A220-300

12 Apr 2026 · © Unknown

AirBaltic Airbus A220-300 airborne on approach, showing its characteristic green tail and engines against clear blue skies.

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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 with green engines and tail

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Registration

Airline

airBaltic

BTI / BT

Manufacturer

Airbus

Achievements

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Location

London Heathrow Airport

LHR/EGLL

51.4707, -0.4599

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London Heathrow Airport LHR

Airport

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Aviation History

The A220-300 is a next-generation regional/mainline jet, central to AirBaltic\'s fleet renewal; AirBaltic was the launch operator for this type.

Fleet Rarity

AirBaltic is one of world’s largest A220 operators; the type is still relatively rare but quickly growing.

Record Flights

The A220 is certified for extended overwater flights and often used on thinner European and Middle Eastern long thin routes.

Safety & Events

Generally excellent reliability, with no major safety incidents involving this type as of early 2024.

Future Outlook

Actively flying, core part of AirBaltic’s fleet.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney PW1500G

Engine

35.1 meters

Wingspan

38.7 meters

Length

6,300 kilometers

Range

871 kilometers per hour

Speed

145–160 passengers

Capacity

70,900 kg

MTOW

11.5 meters

Height

110–118 kN (24,000–26,000 lbf) each

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant, ~73.3 dB LTO

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