Highlights of the Airbus A220 from a pilot's perspective

Abstract

The Airbus A220 is one of the most modern passenger transport aircraft in the sky. The first flight in 2013 revealed the result of 26 years of development in comparison to the well-known Airbus A320. What has changed? What has been improved? The lecture takes the audience on a typical journey in the A220 formerly known as Bombardier CSeries 100/300 from a pilot’s perspective. Throughout the various stages of a flight from preparation, take-off, climb and cruise until approach and landing a wide range of highlights and advantages of this aircraft are presented. Aspects such as Avionics / Flight Deck layout, Handling, Performance, Cabin, Engines and operational experience are covered. The single aisle Airbus A220 is a success already and the number of operators using it is growing. For passengers it provides a spacious cabin and for pilots a modern flight deck layout and efficient aircraft to operate. The presentation shows the differences between the new Airbus A220 to the better-known Airbus A320 family.