JetBlue Airways firms order for 60 A220-300s
JetBlue Airways has firmed up an order for 60 A220-300 aircraft, the larger model of the new A220 series.
Robin Hayes, Chief Executive Officer, JetBlue, said: “As we approach our 20th anniversary, the impressive range and economics of the highly efficient A220, combined with the outstanding performance of our existing fleet of Airbus A321 and restyled A320 aircraft, will help ensure we deliver the best onboard experience to customers and meet our long-term financial targets as we continue disciplined growth into the future.”
JetBlue’s existing Airbus fleet includes 193 A320 and A321ceo aircraft in operation, with an additional 85 A321neo aircraft on order.
“JetBlue has proven there is no contradiction between economic efficiency and a high quality product,” said Christian Scherer, Airbus Chief Commercial Officer. “Their endorsement of the A220 proves this aircraft meets those two criteria better than any alternative in its segment. Thank you JetBlue and congratulations on this big milestone in your growth.”
Airbus will produce the A220-300 aircraft at a new US assembly facility in Mobile, Alabama. The plant will be located adjacent to the existing Airbus A320 assembly facility, with construction beginning later this month.