The Airbus A220 will replace the A319 and A318 in the Air France fleet.
The takeover of the first Airbus A220-300 aircraft for Air France is approaching. The French carrier announced that the first aircraft has completed a test flight. Gradually, the carrier will take over 60, replacing the older A318 and A319 in the fleet. For carriers, this will be a type that will significantly reduce consumption compared to the existing fleet. The first flight took place in Mirabel, Canada.
The aircraft will fly in the new color scheme of Air France, on the fuselage will also have a winged seahorse, a historical symbol of Air France. Compared to the current generation of aircraft, the A220 has 20% lower fuel consumption and is 34% quieter.
The carrier has not yet announced on which lines the first A220 will be deployed.
Air France employees are already undergoing training to operate a new aircraft. The aircraft will fly in a 148-passenger configuration, each seat will be equipped with Type A and C USB ports, and all passengers will have Wi-Fi access from their personal devices.
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