AirAsia Orders 150 A220 Aircraft
AirAsia has placed an order for 150 Airbus A220-300 aircraft, marking the largest single order for the A220 to date and pushing the total A220 orders past 1,000. AirAsia will also be the launch customer for a new 160-seat cabin configuration.
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Airbus recently announced that AirAsia has ordered 150 A220-300 aircraft. This marks the largest single order for the A220 to date. This order also pushes the total number of A220 orders past 1,000, underscoring its strong global market support.
The agreement was announced at Airbus's Mirabel facility by Tony Fernandes, CEO of Capital A and AirAsia Group Advisor, and Lars Wagner, CEO of Airbus Commercial Aircraft. Canadian Prime Minister Marc Carney and Quebec Premier Christine Frechette also attended the ceremony.
This purchase agreement will see AirAsia introduce the A220 into its fleet. The airline will also become the launch customer for a new 160-seat cabin configuration. This configuration achieves a capacity of 10 more seats than conventional designs by adding one emergency exit over each wing.
The A220 will complement AirAsia's existing Airbus fleet and play a crucial role in accelerating the group's network expansion and growth. It is planned to operate on routes in ASEAN countries and Central Asia, allowing larger aircraft to be deployed on longer-haul routes.
The A220 is the most modern aircraft in its size category, offering the longest range and best fuel efficiency, capable of flying 100-160 passengers up to 3,600 nautical miles (6,700 km). As of the end of March 2026, 501 A220 aircraft have been delivered to 25 airlines worldwide.
Like all Airbus aircraft, the A220 can operate using up to 50% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Airbus aims to achieve 100% SAF operation across its entire Airbus family fleet by 2030.
The agreement was announced at Airbus's Mirabel facility by Tony Fernandes, CEO of Capital A and AirAsia Group Advisor, and Lars Wagner, CEO of Airbus Commercial Aircraft. Canadian Prime Minister Marc Carney and Quebec Premier Christine Frechette also attended the ceremony.
This purchase agreement will see AirAsia introduce the A220 into its fleet. The airline will also become the launch customer for a new 160-seat cabin configuration. This configuration achieves a capacity of 10 more seats than conventional designs by adding one emergency exit over each wing.
The A220 will complement AirAsia's existing Airbus fleet and play a crucial role in accelerating the group's network expansion and growth. It is planned to operate on routes in ASEAN countries and Central Asia, allowing larger aircraft to be deployed on longer-haul routes.
The A220 is the most modern aircraft in its size category, offering the longest range and best fuel efficiency, capable of flying 100-160 passengers up to 3,600 nautical miles (6,700 km). As of the end of March 2026, 501 A220 aircraft have been delivered to 25 airlines worldwide.
Like all Airbus aircraft, the A220 can operate using up to 50% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Airbus aims to achieve 100% SAF operation across its entire Airbus family fleet by 2030.