News: Airbus unveils A220 following Bombardier acquisition
Airbus has rebranded Bombardier’s CS100 and CS300 planes as the A220-100 and A220-300 following the acquisition of a controlling stake in the Canadian company.
The new names were at a ceremony held at its Henri-Ziegler Delivery Centre, near Toulouse.
Witnessed by Airbus employees and members of the global news media, the A220-300 landed directly from the painting at 12:25 wearing its new name and colours.
“Everyone at Airbus has been looking forward to this historic moment.
“Today, we are thrilled to welcome the A220 to the Airbus family and are honoured to see it wearing its new Airbus colours for the first time,” said Guillaume Faury, Airbus president, Commercial Aircraft.
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“I pay tribute to all the women and men at Bombardier and the supply chain who have strived over the past years to bring this fantastic aircraft to the world.
“The A220 now enters a new phase in its career with all Airbus’ resources behind it to further its commercial success worldwide.”
The aircraft are fully optimised for the 100 to 150 seat market and will now complement Airbus’ existing best-selling A320neo family.
Eric Schulz, Airbus chief commercial officer, added: “We are enthusiastic about selling the A220 thanks in particular to its technology which gives it a decisive edge in a very competitive market.
“I have received a lot of positive feedback from customers regarding the aircraft’s outstanding passenger experience, its lower fuel burn, lower weight and quieter engines.
“All these reasons contribute to my optimism that Airbus will support to make the A220 a great commercial success.”
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