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

08 Jun 2026 · © Siliconserver

airBaltic's Airbus A220-300 YL-ABH making a dynamic departure, showcasing the distinctive lime engines and modern winglets.

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Aircraft

A220-300 (formerly Bombardier CS300) BCS3

airBaltic standard livery (white and green)

YL-ABH

Registration

Airline

airBaltic

BTI / BT

Manufacturer

Airbus (formerly Bombardier)

Gear

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

Achievements

Runway Royalty, Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Airbus Aficionado

4 badges earned

Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 79.0

Dynamic climb and sharp livery, but softness on the nose and minor haze hold sharpness back.

Location

Visitors hill

Munich Airport · MUC/EDDM

48.3555, 11.7733

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Munich Airport MUC

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The A220-300 is a next-generation narrowbody, previously known as the Bombardier CS300. airBaltic is the launch customer for the A220-300 and the largest operator in Europe as of 2024.

Fleet Rarity

A220-300 is increasingly common but still represents a minority versus A320-family and 737s. airBaltic operates a full A220-300 fleet—an industry first.

Record Flights

A220-300 routinely serves demanding medium-haul routes of up to 6 hours; notable for airBaltic\'s operations covering the Baltics to Middle East.

Safety & Events

No major incidents involving this frame (YL-ABH); overall, the A220 is known for reliability and efficiency.

Future Outlook

Still active in airBaltic fleet in 2024.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney PW1500G

Engine

35.1 meters

Wingspan

38.7 meters

Length

6,297 kilometers

Range

829 km/h

Speed

145-160 passengers

Capacity

70,900 kilograms

MTOW

11.5 meters

Height

23,300 lbf (103.6 kN) per engine

Thrust

Less than 85 dB (Chapter 14 compliant, ICAO)

Noise