Airbus studies stretched A350 and A220 variants as demand outpaces supply
CEO says larger A350 and potential A220-500 under analysis, but no launch decisions yet
A220-500
Airbus admits it is studying stretched A350 and A220 variants amid strong demand
CEO says larger A350-2000 and potential A220-500 under analysis, but no launch decisions yet
Airbus prepares sales push for A220-500 stretch - report
Manufacturer may open talks with airlines and lessors within weeks ahead of a possible 2026 launch decision
New Airbus commercial chief prioritizes production stability and signals openness to larger A220
Lars Wagner makes first public appearance as head of Airbus’ jet division amid pressure from airlines and lessors
Airbus A220-300 to increase seating from 2027
Aircraft will reach up to 160 seats and adopt new Airspace cabin features from 2026
Airbus may launch A220-500 in 2026 alongside production ramp-up
Manufacturer aims for monthly output of 14 A220s and seeks breakeven before introducing new variant
Airbus considers high-density A220 and 'stretched version'
A larger-capacity variant of the narrow-body jet has long been studied, but faces poorer performance and potential higher costs
Instead of A220-500, Airbus may launch the 'A221'
Larger variant of the A220 may gain new wings and engine options, but size is yet to be defined, Christian Scherer told Air Current
Airbus with ambitious plans for A220, according to reports
Developed by Bombardier as the C Series, the aircraft was taken over by the European planemaker, which can launch a new version with greater capacity and offer the CFM LEAP engine to its customers
Airbus denies it will launch the A220-500 at the Paris Air Show
The company dismissed speculation about the variant with about 170 seats, which would be the largest of the Canadian aircraft.