Breeze recently revealed the new A220-300 livery with a fresh paint job completed at Airbus’ Mobile facility in Alabama.
14 September 2021: Breeze Airways has confirmed a purchase agreement of additional 20, A220-300 aircraft with Airbus. This order brings Breeze’s total order book to 80 A220-300s. Breeze recently revealed the new A220-300 livery with a fresh paint job completed at Airbus’ Mobile facility in Alabama. The deliveries of the aircraft will begin later this year and will continue by approximately one A220 per month over the next six and half years. Breeze will begin flights with the new fleet in the second quarter of 2022.
The A220 superior efficiency will support Breeze’ business objectives to offer a great travel experience, with low fares and high flexibility. Breeze is expected to provide nonstop service between underserved routes across the US at affordable fares.
The A220 is the only aircraft purpose-built for the 100-150 seat market and brings together state-of-the-art aerodynamics, advanced materials and Pratt & Whitney’s latest-generation PW1500G geared turbofan engines. Benefitting from the latest technologies, the A220 is the quietest, cleanest and most eco-friendly aircraft in its category. Featuring a 50 per cent reduced noise footprint and up to 25per percent lower fuel burn per seat compared to previous generation aircraft, as well as around 50 per cent lower NOx emissions than industry standards, the A220 is a great aircraft for urban operations.
Over 170 A220s have been delivered to ten operators in Asia, North Americas, Europe, and Africa, proving the great versatility of Airbus’ latest family member.
Breeze started airline operations in May 2021. This first A220 is the first new aircraft that will be operated by the airline.
