Airbus (formerly Bombardier) A220-300

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AirFrance A220 touching down on runway 34

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Aircraft

A220-300 BCS3

Standard Air France livery

F-HPNZ

Registration

Airline

Air France

AFR / AF

Manufacturer

Airbus (formerly Bombardier)

Gear

Canon EOS 2000D EF-S55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM

Achievements

Runway Royalty, Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Airbus Aficionado

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 84.0

Touchdown smoke and full profile capture make this dynamic; minor haze in background, but aircraft is sharp and well-framed.

Location

Planespotting Hügel Kleinneusiedl

Vienna International Airport · VIE/LOWW · Runway 34

48.1010, 16.5906

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Vienna International Airport VIE

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Aviation History

Airbus A220-300 is a modern, fuel-efficient regional/mainline jet, formerly Bombardier CSeries CS300, major entry in 21st-century narrowbody technology. Air France is a major European A220 operator.

Fleet Rarity

As of 2024, Air France is rapidly growing its A220-300 fleet but the type remains much rarer than A320 family on a global basis.

Record Flights

The A220-300 regularly operates some of the longest city pairings for this aircraft class in Europe, up to 6 hours.

Safety & Events

No major incidents reported for Air France A220s as of early 2024. Model has overall strong safety record.

Future Outlook

Frame likely to be in active service for at least 15-20 years, part of Air France\'s medium-haul fleet renewal.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney PW1500G

Engine

35.1 meters

Wingspan

38.7 meters

Length

6,297 kilometers

Range

829 kilometers per hour

Speed

Up to 160 passengers

Capacity

70,900 kilograms

MTOW

11.5 meters

Height

Up to 23,300 lbf (104 kN) each

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (typical approach noise 75-85 dB)

Noise