As of October 31, 2021, Air France will be using the new Airbus A220-300 in scheduled services as planned. The first destinations will be Berlin, Barcelona, ​​Madrid, Milan and Venice. The carrier has ordered a total of 60 copies.

This week the first unit arrived at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport. The “Canadian Airbuses” will gradually replace the aging A318 and A319. “This new aircraft, with its unparalleled energy efficiency, is a great asset for Air France. So far, the renewal of the fleet has been the most important source of reducing CO2 emissions, which is why we continue to invest in the latest generation of aircraft. In addition, we use all the instruments available to us, such as B. sustainable fuels or eco-pilots. In doing so, we are contributing to the promotion of climate-neutral aviation and positioning ourselves as a leading player in more sustainable aviation, ”explains Benjamin Smith, CEO of Air France-KLM.

From October 31, 2021, the Airbus A220-300 will fly from Air France's Paris-Charles de Gaulle hub to Berlin, Barcelona, ​​Madrid, Milan-Linate and Venice. In the winter flight schedule 2021/2022, he is gradually expanding his route network to Bologna, Rome, Lisbon and Copenhagen.