Breeze Airways unveils first of 80 Airbus A220s on order
Single-aisle aircraft family brings together aerodynamics, advanced materials and Pratt & Whitney geared turbofan engines, with expectations to enter service in Q2 2022 through the airliner.
Breeze Airway A220-330 first flight. Photo Credit: Airbus
Breeze Airways (Cottonwood Heights, Utah, U.S.), which started airline operations in May 2021, unveiled its first of 80 A220-300 aircraft — boasting infused composite wings — on order during a preview event at the Airbus A220 final assembly line in Mobile, Ala. The aircraft is expected to be delivered to Breeze in the coming weeks, and will enter service in Q2 2022.
The A220 is purpose-built for the 100-150 seat market and brings together state-of-the-art aerodynamics, advanced materials and Pratt & Whitney’s (East Hartford, Conn., U.S.) latest-generation geared turbofan engines. With a range of up to 3,450 nautical miles (6,390 kilometers), the A220 gives airlines added operational flexibility. The A220 reportedly delivers up to 25% lower fuel burn and CO2 emissions per seat compared to previous generation aircraft, and 50% lower NOx emissions than industry standards. In addition, the aircraft noise footprint is reduced by 50% compared to previous generation aircraft.
Further, Breeze’s A220-300 cabin is configured in a comfortable two-class 126 seat premium cabin layout comprising 36 business and 90 economy seats fitted with in-seat power and USB ports for all passengers. Breeze will also offer customers wider seats, larger windows and more overhead stowage space per passenger.
The airline also notes the A220’s efficiency will support its business objectives to deliver a great travel experience to its passengers, with low fares and high flexibility. Breeze is expected to provide non-stop service between underserved routes across the U.S. at affordable fares, offering point-to-point flights from smaller secondary airports and bypassing hubs for shorter travel times.
As of the end of September 2021, more than 170 A220s have been delivered to 12 operators worldwide.
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