The world-famous Paris Air Show will take place next week. The event, which occurs every two years, is known for being the biggest globally in terms of the number of exhibitors and size of the space itself. It also typically attracts hundreds of aircraft orders, from firm commitments to simple Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs). In 2023 the show was unparalleled. It achieved a total of 1,303 aircraft orders, comprising MoUs, Letters of Intent (LOI) and options. Of these, though, a record-breaking 1,160 were firm orders, the highest number Paris has ever reached.
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Airbus Working To Certify A220-300 For 160 Seats
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- June 21, 2025
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At present, the Airbus A220-300 is certified to carry a maximum of 149 passengers if it has a particular type of overwing exit. However, the European planemaker is hoping to get its adopted Canadian-designed aircraft certified to accommodate 160 passengers, with work on this process set to start this year. Will this be beneficial to passengers? Or just the airlines operating the type? We take a look at this development for today’s video…