There have been over 900 orders for the small single-aisle jet, with the backlog now around 500 aircraft.
Category: Airbus A220
How Well Do The A220 & Embraer E-Jets Replace The Boeing 717-200?
On September 2nd, 1998 the Boeing 717 took its very first flight. The jet was originally named the MD-95 as it was developed under McDonnell Douglas. However, with the company merging with Boeing in August 1997, the small single-aisle jet would take on its new Boeing designation. And then, about 15 years and two weeks later, on September 16th, 2013, Bombardier’s CSeries CS100 completed its maiden flight. Over in Brazil, the E190-E2 would take its maiden flight in May 2016 while the E195-E2 would first fly in March 2017.So how do the latter, newer-generation aircraft, perform as replacements for the aging 717? We take a look in today’s video!
Was Airbus Acquiring The A220 A Mistake?
As noted by Reuters in 2021, Airbus at the time had yet to secure low-enough prices for many of the plane’s components to push the A220 project convincingly into the black. This has presented a dilemma for Airbus as producing each new aircraft at high costs simply leads to more losses.So, should Airbus have stayed away from the CSeries? Does it regret acquiring the aircraft? We take a look at the pros and cons of Airbus’ move, for today’s video!