Summary: Air Niugini has taken delivery of its first A220-300 aircraft on lease from Azorra. The airline has 8 A220-100s on direct order with Airbus and 3 A220-300s being leased from Azorra.
The A220-100 serves the 100-135 seat market. The A220-300 is for the 120-160 seat segment. The Air Niugini A220-300 is configured for 138 passengers.
The A220 airframe integrates 40% advanced materials. It is powered by Pratt & Whitney's GTF engines. The A220 can operate on 50% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Airbus as at end August has secured 940 orders for A220 from 30 customers and delivered 440.