Emirates is widely known for being the world’s largest operator of the Airbus A380, and the only carrier to have truly made the double-decker widebody quadjet work on a large scale. It has been able to do so thanks to the strength of its hub at Dubai International Airport (DXB), which acts as a focal point for transit traffic in the Middle East. However, its huge fleet of A380s isn’t getting any younger.
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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…