Air Niugini has announced that its first Airbus A220 has entered final assembly at Mirabel, Canada, with delivery scheduled for September 2025. This aircraft is the first of 11 A220s—in both -100 and -300 variants—that the airline plans to introduce as part of its ambitious fleet renewal strategy.
Aircraft Leasing & Management (ALM), based in the United Kingdom, has confirmed the acquisition of an Airbus A220-300 by its parent company, Fuyo General Lease of Japan, from Air Lease Corporation (ALC) of the United States. The aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 55168, remains under an existing operating lease with ITA Airways, the flag carrier of Italy.
Airbus has initiated active discussions with airlines in Malaysia regarding potential acquisitions of its A220 aircraft, signaling a growing strategic interest in the region. The European aircraft manufacturer expects up to 400 additional orders for the A220 in Malaysia, reflecting both short-term sales opportunities and long-term fleet renewal dynamics.
Breeze Airways, a U.S.-based low-cost carrier founded by JetBlue founder David Neeleman, has further expanded its modern fleet with the delivery of one Airbus A220-300, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 55345. This aircraft is powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1500G engines, known for their fuel efficiency, lower emissions, and reduced noise footprint, making it a key asset in…
Croatia Airlines has taken delivery of a new Airbus A220-300, serial number 55350, from U.S.-based lessor Azorra, marking the sixth A220 aircraft to join its fleet. This delivery is the first of three aircraft the airline is scheduled to receive from Azorra by 2026, as part of a comprehensive plan to overhaul and modernize its narrowbody fleet.
Croatia Airlines has announced plans to retire one Airbus A320, serial number 1237, during 2025 as part of its broader fleet modernization strategy. The retirement aligns with the carrier’s move to a single-type fleet centered around the Airbus A220, offering improved efficiency and operational standardization.
Croatia Airlines has been notified of delivery delays affecting four Airbus A220 aircraft originally scheduled for arrival during 2025. Despite the setbacks, the airline’s third A220 is now confirmed for delivery in May 2025, maintaining momentum in its transition to a new-generation fleet.
JetBlue has revised its aircraft delivery schedule from Airbus, confirming that it now expects 21 deliveries in total, including 18 A220s and three A321s. Due to updated production timelines, two A220s and one A321neo have been shifted into 2026, prompting the airline to adjust its capital expenditure forecast to approximately $1.3 billion for the year.
Volotea, the Spain-based low-cost carrier, is currently evaluating the Airbus A220 and Embraer E2 families as potential replacements for its aging fleet of Airbus A319 aircraft. The consideration is part of the airline’s forward-looking fleet modernization strategy, though no final decision has been made yet.
Airbus delivered a total of 136 commercial aircraft during the first quarter of 2025, with a particularly robust performance in March, when it handed over 71 jets. This delivery figure highlights Airbus’ continued operational strength and its ability to maintain high production rates amid global supply chain challenges.
