airBaltic has confirmed an incremental order for 10 additional A220-300 aircraft, marking the airline’s fourth reorder of this type. With this new order, airBaltic’s total commitment to the A220 series will reach 90 aircraft. The Latvian national carrier currently operates 47 A220-300s, making it both the largest A220 customer in Europe and the largest A220-300 operator globally.
airBaltic has a deep connection with the Airbus A220-300, being the launch customer for the model in 2016. Since 2020, the airline has transitioned to an exclusive fleet of Airbus A220-300s, underscoring its commitment to the aircraft as the backbone of its operations.
Martin Gauss, president and CEO of airBaltic, said: “For the first time in the company’s history, airBaltic plans to operate a fleet of close to 100 A220-300 aircraft, and these exercised options are the next step in the right direction. Over the years, this aircraft type has proven its operational capabilities and value – it has been the backbone of our operations and has played an integral role in the international success story of airBaltic. By exercising these options, we are strengthening our unwavering support and trust in the A220 Programme and are looking forward to our fleet expansion over the upcoming years.”
Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Executive Vice President of Airbus Commercial Aircraft Sales, said: “We are honored and thankful that airBaltic is placing its fourth follow-up order. This latest agreement from Latvia’s flag carrier is a strong endorsement of the superior value and operational opportunities offered by this latest-generation aircraft. The A220 is quite simply the most efficient aircraft in its size category, with a spacious cabin driving the best Net Promoter Scores with passengers wherever it is operated, and the range capability to fly non-stop to any destination on the carrier’s current network and beyond.”
