Delta Air Lines is preparing to take delivery of another Airbus A220-300, further advancing its fleet modernization strategy with one of the most efficient narrowbody aircraft in production today. The aircraft carries the manufacturer’s serial number (MSN) 55075 and will be registered as N303DU once it enters service.
Airbus has reported robust financial and operational performance for the first half of 2025, with revenue reaching €30.9 billion, up from €27.7 billion year-on-year. The company delivered 323 commercial aircraft, including 18 A220s, 256 A320 Family, 23 A330s, and 26 A350s, reflecting solid output amid ongoing recovery across the aviation sector.
Chorus Aviation has signed an agreement to acquire Elisen & Associates, a Montreal-based engineering and certification firm known for its work on A220 aircraft as well as Bombardier, Gulfstream, and Learjet special mission platforms. The acquisition aims to enhance Chorus’s competencies in defense contracting, specialized MRO, and aerospace engineering, while expanding its footprint within the heart of Montreal’s aerospace ecosystem.
LOT Polish Airlines has announced plans to retire its entire Embraer E1 fleet by 2030, as part of a long-term fleet modernization program. The E1 jets will be replaced with new Airbus A220s, which offer improved fuel efficiency, lower emissions, and enhanced passenger comfort for short- and medium-haul operations.
Airbus has committed to providing an additional $94 million in financial support to Spirit AeroSystems, increasing its total assistance to the U.S.-based aerostructures manufacturer to $152 million. This move comes amid efforts to stabilize production and supply chain challenges that have impacted major aircraft programs, particularly the A220 and A320neo families for which Spirit is a key supplier.
SWISS, the national carrier of Switzerland, is reconsidering the long-term viability of its nine Airbus A220-100 aircraft, prompted by continued technical challenges with their Pratt & Whitney PW1500G engines. The airline is reportedly weighing all options, including potential retirement or replacement of the fleet segment.
Royal Air Maroc (RAM) is engaging in negotiations with several major aircraft manufacturers for a potential order of up to 200 aircraft. The Moroccan flag carrier’s ambitious expansion plan includes new narrowbody and regional jets, such as Airbus A220s, Embraer E2s, and Boeing aircraft, to support its long-term fleet development strategy.
AirAsia Aviation Group, headquartered in Malaysia, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for the acquisition of 50 A321XLR aircraft. In addition to this firm commitment, the group has retained conversion rights for another 20 aircraft, offering flexibility based on market dynamics and future growth.
AirAsia Aviation Group, based in Malaysia, is in active negotiations with Airbus to convert a portion of its existing narrowbody aircraft orders to the A321XLR, as part of its broader post-restructuring fleet strategy. This shift reflects the group’s intent to optimize long-range narrowbody capabilities for future growth.
Capital A, the parent company of AirAsia, is actively considering a major fleet expansion with plans to purchase between 50 and 70 A321XLR aircraft, and is also in discussions to acquire as many as 100 regional jets, either the Airbus A220 or Embraer’s E2 series. However, CEO Tony Fernandes emphasized that the company’s immediate priority remains the completion of its ongoing restructuring process.
