Delta A220 Review (spoiler: it's awesome)

[@Paul_Lucas]

Read my exclusive written report on Simple Flying here: simpleflying.com/deltaa220firstclass/ Hope you're having a great Sunday! I'm flying to Lihue, Hawaii today - why not follow me on Instagram and Twitter to enjoy the journey with me? @Paul_winginit on both platforms! See you there!

[@BadBoyHank]

Wingin’ It! Paul Lucas Have fun on Kauai! My favorite island!

[@JoeLikesTrains]

How was big city greens

[@dstblj5222]

By the way you sort of messed up the explanation of what delta connections is, Delta has a scope agreement with pilots which means a certain number of 76 seater and a functionally unlimited number of 50 seat aircraft can be operated by regional airlines. They are not all owned by delta and currently 5 airlines (Skywest, republic, Endeavor (a wholly owned airline) gojets, and compass (the last two belong to Transtate holdings a company which has some questionable labor practices)) operate as delta connection but by the end of 2020 it will be three (Skywest, Republic, and Endeavor).

[@harmentrout4286]

Delta one suites

[@angusrevis1486]

Paul please do Newcastle to Rhodes in Greece

[@igeekone]

Props to Bombardier for the epic aircraft and Airbus for adopting it.

[@otalaedwin]

Feels bad for Bombardier, they've made a wonderfull plane but because of the cunts at boeing doing all they can to fck them over instead of coming up with their own shit (which they catastrophically did later...).

[@microRiZu]

Kudos to USA for that 300% tariff to make huge profits!

[@goodearthcoffeehouse7165]

​@@microRiZu Read the news next time before you type something

[@microRiZu]

@@robtheslob3940 I agree.

[@richardbearden7889]

Bombardier first screwed over Boeing.... Boeing first invested in bombardier in manufacturing and then screwed Boeing over... That's why all the stuff went down.

[@TheWulf899]

"Unlike the 737 Max".... Unlike the 737 Max, the A220 is flying. Period.

[@Jack3md]

Well, yes, but for all we know any aircraft could be grounded tomorrow. The MAX will be in the air in a short period of time anyways, so it’ll be irrelevant talking about grounding in the future

[@TheWulf899]

Well yeah, but it's still funny to roast Boeing for it regardless

[@porirvian8457]

@@Jack3md Feburary at the earliest...And for US domestic flights only since no other country trusts what the FAA says now.

[@Jack3md]

@@porirvian8457 Eh, I wouldn't necessarily read what you see in the news about no country trusting the FAA.

[@TheWulf899]

@@Jack3md China Certainly doesn't

[@albertlefebvre4727]

I love this aircraft. I still call it the c-series though. My uncle just retired from bombardier and I have one of the first models of the plane! I've always loved bombardier and I thank Airbus for helping them out with the c-series

[@CaroleMorin]

I live just a few miles from where they make this aircraft. It used to be a C-Series made by Bombardier, a French Canadian company. This particular model was bought out by Airbus. I'm glad that one of our aircrafts is so well constructed and also saddened that it is no longer ours.

[@soaringwithsierraslcflyer]

Paul, I love the Airbus A220 because of those big overhead bins and the mood lighting.

[@hughporter5234]

Paul you are correct this is a great airplane. I flew it on Delta from LGA to IAH last week after my 12 day voyage on QM 2 from Southampton to NYC via Hamburg and Le Havre. It delivered two important values for me. I could fly non-stop from LGA to Houston and I didn't have to fly on United. It is also comfortable and the food service was fine. I too had the sandwich, even though I didn't know I could pre-order. I will keep that in mind for my next trips.

[@arunkpillai1099]

Nice review. Flying on the A220 just entered my 'To-Do' list.

[@nickdegroot2445]

Very nice review. I flew the A220-300 once with launch customer Air Baltic in Europe. Definitely, my best single-aisle flight experience ever even though Airbaltic is a budget airline. I felt like I could easily fly long international routes with it as it was so comfortable and spacious.

[@steve-marsh]

Oh I couldn't agree more, that's one gorgeous aircraft!

[@oc-j6039]

The A220 is great, flew it with Air Tanzania instead of the worn out Dash 8 that usually does the route, and it was probably the nicest flight I've had

[@Bobskiboy85]

Still the Bombardier C-Series 200 and 300 for me, but will eventually get used to the A220 tag. One of the smartest acquisitions by Airbus as this is indeed the best short to medium range regional jet, period. Sleek, powerful, ultra quiet and with great interior design, its a pleasure to fly on them.

[@oanceamihaela1713]

I believe you are wrong. The best medium-range regional jet is Embraer. Check the numbers.

[@Bobskiboy85]

@@oanceamihaela1713 For most of us aviation lovers, its a personal choice. I have been flying since I can remember and everything from single engine Cessnas in the tropics of PNG, to the 380 which I have flown on about 28 times now. I have also flown on many Embraer in Australia when they first became popular with Virgin Australia and still are. Its not about numbers for me, I am an experience kind of guy, prefer to feel it myself rather than rely on a set of stats. Embraer I still love and until the C-Series came along, it was my favourite regional jet. But its now like a good beer versus a great beer for me. The C-series you drink and just go wow, it hits all the right spots, the Embraer you drink and go, was ok but just lacked that polished edge. If you beg to differ, fine, doesn't mean you are wrong, just a different point of view...healthy to have opinions!!

[@marcelwiszowaty1751]

I've watched one or two other reports on this aircraft before yours and I'll make two points: 1) All reviewers agree this is an excellent aircraft... hardly a bad word to say about it (I now want to fly on one!), and 2) Your reviews are certainly the most professional... keep it up!

[@M4A1Nerve]

Paul, the A220s IFE was created, and owned, 100% by Delta Flight Products (a subsidiary of Delta) and is wireless meaning each screen is its own unit vs feeding off of a main streaming box, per se. In the future, this will be used to welcome each individual to their seat and allow frequent fliers to "bookmark" content they like (think like Netflix). Whenever they fly on an aircraft with this technology, they will get welcomed with their information on the IFE along with content tailored to their likings. Same with drinks they order frequently, food, things like that. Apparently, many airlines around the world have come to Delta wanting a piece of it, but Delta tells them to stuff it. I think it could change the way people entertain on planes.

[@WestMidlandsAviation]

Great trip report as always Paul. Haven't been on the A220 yet but watching this has made me want to book a flight asap! Keep up the good work sir.

[@RateMyCharge]

Delta holds a special place in my heart. The A220 is beautiful.

[@expattraveler2654]

Every American captain sounds exactly the same lol! "Ehhhhh Good Morning ladies and Gentlemen ehhhh, it'll be approximately ehhhh 3 hours to Dallas....... Skies are clear were expecting no turbulance!"

[@chowchillachuck]

I am flying Delta's A220 next month from Sacramento to Salt Lake City. Can't wait!

[@furiousbane]

Good video! Like others did mention. This airplane is a rebranded C-series. It was in service before june 2019.

[@lawrenceortega1738]

Totally agree with you about the A220. I flew on one operated by Egyptair just last month as well and loved it. I also agree with the assessment of LaGuardia. It has been the pits for many decades. On a side note, would you be flying China Eastern any time soon?

[@theswordguy5269]

Paul, the reason that Americans line up so early is to enable them to cram their oversized carryons into the overhead bins. As US airlines continue to add charges and fees for checked baggage, flyers are responding with more and larger carryons. As a result, there's a premium need for those with large carryons to get on first and stuff their crap into the overhead bins, which on many planes aren't that large. I recall flying on a 737 once and was seated in the final boarding group. We were told that we'd have to gate check our carryons due to the overhead bins already being filled up. Yes, an entire boarding group. There was a near riot in the terminal.

[@nyclatinpapi]

Flying the a220 tomorrow out of JFK to DTW to connect to an a350 to AMS. Pretty excited is an understatement

[@blakewall8590]

Cool video. I’m actually a structure assembler at Airbus FAL Mobile on the A220! I’m flying to Mirabel tomorrow for extended training.

[@toddrone]

simply gorgeous A220

[@K1_Trains]

Paul I highly Recommend the next time you got to LGA you fly with United or Air Canda as you will get access to currently open of the new Part of LGA It is breathtaking and a much needed change and makes waiting airside a hell of a ton nicer

[@denimadept]

Just curious if you're familiar with the Abroad in Japan channel. The music you selected for the landing was also used by him.

[@VelocityFilmsCO]

Would there be a problem?

[@denimadept]

@@VelocityFilmsCO Not that I'm aware of. For all I know, the music might be one of the ones provided by KZbin.

[@bri77uk1]

They're both living in a box... ;-)

[@denimadept]

@@VelocityFilmsCO I was just wondering if maybe they'd met or something.

[@jakestolar8457]

Haha thank you! I knew I'd heard that music somewhere before. Paul and Chris should meet up in Japan...

[@zl7128]

Yes! Just flew this (in premium economy / "comfort plus") from SEA to SJC. I sat in the aisle seat of the two-wide side and had a great view even with a neighbor as well as access to the window restroom. I felt basically like I was sitting on the couch: had wifi, phone power, and plenty of terrible television to watch. First class seemed to get a meal, even though the flight was only 1.5 hours! Also, comfort plus seems to have a delicious new 'premium snack', the cranberry cluster packets. Get them, they're really good!

[@Enover5]

I love how the A220 looks like an A330 at 2/3 scale

[@luceya1985]

Great content as ever and loved the artistic elements of the video! Safe travels!

[@TheCriminalViolin]

I am also incredibly proud that Delta did not let Boeing's nasty antics and attempts are running Bombardier straight out of business due to the fact they were extensively bitter towards them for being so intensely successful and renown across the world, especially with US carriers for their airliners, and their (Boeing's) incredibly epic failures each attempt they ever made in their long history to create one of their own that could match these small domestic airliners. I am even more thrilled that AirBus, their only actual true competitors just so happened to be all snide with the way they came in and rescued Bombardier with their Purchase of their C-Series program, and then immediately announcing they'd be manufacturing and selling said planes from their new North American HQ & Base in Mobile, Alabama once it was completed! That is incredibly hilarious, and as usual, was blatantly the stereotypical result of these signature Boeing temper-tantrums haha. Pure, aggressive backfire! And man did it ever backfire on them! Serves Boeing right. Airbus makes the superior planes anyways these days, and that said, they REALLY do now that Boeing has decided to be dishonest, withhold important information and intentionally look to cut corners wherever they can on their aircraft. To be completely honest here, as a Oregonian born & raised, I am truly proud to say I can't wait until Boeing falls to Airbus in market-share, and eventually collapses completely due to their own willful negligence. Also I will ALWAYS refer to the A220s as Bombardier C-Series, as that is exactly what they are, even if the program is fully absorbed into Airbus. As much as I love Airbus (I love them a whole lot), I refuse to not maintain the original names & credits to each aircraft out there. No matter, they are truly wonderful aircraft.

[@frangipanboo]

TheCriminalViolin if it wasn’t for government funding your beloved Bombardier & Airbus would never exist. Boeing actually has to raise money in the private sector and balance their books unlike the others. So basically Airbus & Bombardier are section 8 welfare government cheese eating corporations that can’t stand on their own 2 feet. Nice try Socialist Scumbag 🖕😼🖕

[@psychiatry-is-eugenics]

Not sure , but Boeing was taken over by McDonald Douglas criminals . So maybe Boeing workers are not at fault ?

[@JAnx01]

These Bombardier planes feel so solid! You don't hear a rattle.

[@chingompiew1]

I love that 80's vibe BGM!

[@rockkitty100]

I fly 1st class on both the A220 and E175 quit a bit on the west coast with Delta and I personally prefer the E175 over the A220. Both are wonderful aircraft and but the E175 has a bit more room and more room under the seat in front of you. The overhead compartments can only take roller bags on one side on both aircraft but I can get a roller bag under the seat on the E175 (you're not suppose to but most of the time the FA don't mind). Both great planes and amazing improvements over the older regional jets. You can easily spend several hours on both planes in comfort at least on the paying side of the cockpit door....

[@gerardoynciarte2351]

Awesome looking aircraft!!!

[@sneakytom7416]

Your review is very well made and I also love hearing your soothing voice. You earned a sub! :)

[@jbar_85]

I’ll have a better chance of flying on the a220 on JetBlue but would be happy if I get to try Delta’s too! 💃

[@kriskruz3792]

Wonderful small aircraft the A220. I can see a few of these operating out of LCY in a few years...

[@kevinjohnson-ep9ox]

I saw this jet yesterday at LAX. It looked like a little A350. Quite sweet.

[@callumwearne7870]

Airbus are a great company.. They are innovative in their thinking and offer the best in terms of customer experience..

[@KyrilPG]

Who's the psycho, queue-loving, a*al retentive sadistic architect who designed the zigzaging neighborhood next to aero country airport at 9:27 ? 😱 Excellent video! The A220 and A350 are the only Airbus planes I've never flown on. Now I wanna try it! And this engine spool up sound is really gorgeous... Liked and playlisted!

[@bearcubdaycare]

This one? maps.app.goo.gl/krDRXpTuNGTPms9d6

[@cco53587]

The US is a wonderland of bad urban planning.

[@donstravelsandrants.]

You are right Paul, it is absolutely beautiful.

[@cherylsemrau4375]

I would love to go on this trip.

[@christianstiker5345]

There's a reason WSJ named Delta America's best airline... they're amazing and so is this beautiful plane

[@awaywithpaul3423]

Great video again Paul.

[@TripReportaviation]

nice trip report! A220 is an interesting aircraft

[@Sqlty]

Imagine flying this transatlantic. That would be amazing

[@awuma]

Hopefully the ETOPS gear won't add too much weight... but Toronto-London is feasible. Airbus have announced an extended range version. Given the state of air travel until Covid-19 is beaten and until Great Depression II is overcome, this could become a frequent trans-atlantic type.

[@Pano1]

The A220-300 can fly from New York to London probably, and the smaller -100 can fly Toronto to London said up from the post above. If prices are cheap, this could radically change the market, we’ll just have to see if airlines use this strat

[@AlexaMG35]

If you havent seen Wendover Productions' video on the Bombardier/Airbus vs Boeing situation, I highly recommend it. In fact, both Wendover Productions and Sam's second channel, Half As Interesting, are fantastic channels

[@Gooseman95]

9:35 thats the intro music for Abroad in Japan's Journey Across Japan!

[@VGH823]

I chuckled when you said LGA is the most hated airport in the US. I live in t the suburbs just north of the city, 90% of the flights I've taken have been out of there. Due to illness I haven't flown in years, but even back then, LGA was a nightmare. The staff were the main problem. Airport, airline, TSA, even food service staff were always just nasty. Unnecessarily so. TSA in particular. However, JFK was always worse, took more than twice as long to get to and Newark just takes too long to get to. Thankfully, our county airport Westchester County, has improved and is offering many more flights. When I'm up to flying again, I'll probably fly from there.

[@alpanian]

Hear that orca mating sound at spool up at the start of take off roll? Well I live 12km from GVA airport near the approach flight path where Swiss fly these all day long. It's the only plane I can hear from inside my house, whenever it chooses to do the Orca mating sound. It's by far the most annoying plane out there. I've flown it many times, and agree it's an awesome product, but that mating call is crazy. BTW, the new embraer 190 e2 does it too. probably has the same engines...

[@787-8]

Can’t wait to try it , looks really good 😍

[@HomebaseLHR]

Absolutely love Delta!

[@audriusgruodis9304]

Homebase LHR Better on horse that with Delta

[@piknick111]

It's pretty much Bombardier's baby, they did all the work but with tariffs and costs had to partner with Airbus to make it happen.

[@mattg7372]

“Narrow body” is now more commonly called “single aisle” same for wide-body to now twin-aisle

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Howdy, awesome video as always! This is a beautiful aircraft.😸

[@mysticrising1403]

Love Delta !!!! ❤️❤️ love the take off too !

[@TwinJalanugraha]

Thank you for loving my airline

[@torgeirbrandsnes1916]

Great vlog as always!

[@pshearduk]

Nice one Paul, saw you on Noel's video yesterday too :) atb

[@Bobrogers99]

I realize that on any US domestic flight you're lucky to get a packet of peanuts, but somehow I expected that First Class would give you something - classier. Flying on a new plane like this is a treat, and it does seem to be well appointed.

[@korbindallis]

the large windows is because of the composite materials used in the construction of this bird

[@zinzinnatiohio]

My worst experience in boarding has to be with Air Canada. Those passengers are thirsty. 777ER from YVR to Toronto...everyone was lined up almost an hour before I was able to board in Business. It was really annoying and AC passengers seem to feel obligated to stand in any line regardless of their boarding zone.

[@DraconicMaker]

Love that take off sound

[@ahmetdolanay27]

Amazing plane, amazing video. Well done!

[@DanknDerpyGamer]

1:42 - 1:44 Those 717s, were those acquired from TWA (more specifically, American Airlines after they bought TWA)?

[@AviationGallery]

Nice

[@CloudSnout]

Those engines sound like heaven

[@lancelotlancelot9136]

It's BOMBARDIER Made In Canada

[@GTJ65]

And Belfast (the wings)

[@skypilotnpc]

Great video Paul! What kind of camera did you use... Was that a GoPro I saw?

[@kirstywho1991]

Abroad in Japan fans be bopping at the end.

[@larryjohnwong]

Domestic First in the US is more like Premium Economy in international flights. It'd be nice if a true regional business (like regional business on SQ) would be available.

[@michaelc8651]

Beautiful looking aircraft. I know it's only a regional jet, but I wouldn't call that "First Class". And not letting a "first class" passenger use the lounge is just plain stingy.

[@AnteaterCharger]

So it looks like this was a far far better experience than your last delta trip, are you feeling more comfortable moving forward with that airline? By the way that sandwich, it kind of looks like a Reuben?

[@VisualApproach]

Looked quickly and thought the bus at 04:43 said Bangkok!

[@drusanchez3287]

Visual Approach - Aviation and Trip Reports it did, weird

[@jamesclendon4811]

It says Bangor, Me. (Maine) Nearly as unlikely a destination.

[@soravulpis96]

Glad to see Delta taking a chance with the A220. Also glad to see they’re snubbing Boeing by choosing airbus for their new airplanes, big and small.

[@thenewadventuresofhenry6998]

The A220 seems poised to change the market.

[@michaelrmurphy2734]

The "Far East of Canada"? Dude, where I'm at!

[@bobdilhorne5804]

I had a A220 on a work trip in the U.S. did not know that they are really new

[@simplytine2939]

I like the wings, seems durable

[@GTJ65]

Yeah Christine, FYI they're made in Belfast Northern Ireland

[@davidendara731]

Is there any hot or warm food served aboard the A220? Can food be warmed aboard the A220? Is the A220's galley "robust" enough for a 6 hour flight?

[@Paul_Lucas]

The sandwich was served warm.

[@threeparots1]

This aircraft is capable of transatlantic flights so I hope so. Riots on board otherwise.. looking at flights from JFK to London city with the -100s. Not sure when those will be happening yet though.

[@tarzan12345]

no matter what they call it, I will always see this as a Bombardier Cseries....and I won't forget what Boeing did. I used to love Boeing and after what they did to Bombardier, the 737Max fiasco is their instant karma.

[@jasonBGI]

THAT'S ABROAD IN JAPAN'S MUSIC ISN'T IT?? lol Great video mate.

[@ActualJo]

JOURNEY ACROSS JAPAN yessssssss

[@sixpointcowboy]

i flew on one twice in 2 weeks....once from Houston to SLC and once from Santa Ana Ca to SLC and both times, the entertainment system didnt work. It would start and then just go blank. Thank got i had my Ipad as back up. Both times, the Flight Attendants laughed and couldn't understand cause they were new planes...SMH

[@tube.brasil]

Nothing can beat the comfort of the 2x2 seats configuration of the Embraer 195 in this class of planes. This one is 2x3, meaning you can seat between two people, and good luck going to the bathroom if you are seating by the window.

[@kuhndj67]

Much prefer Detroit even if flying to Europe... Laguardia is one of the worst airports in the US. Not as bad as De Gaul but that's not saying much. A220 looks like a nice upgrade, have not had the chance to fly in one yet (even though I generally a Delta customer and have put a lot of miles in over the last year).

[@michaelrmurphy2734]

Charging points? Food service?

[@granskare]

the interstates have gov't support and the airport but the real railroads (not amtrak). I like Airbus, especially the bombardier c class

[@scott4036]

The best looking Airbus on the market that Airbus didn't design. Lol

[@jfed1874]

Also unlike the 737 max, it doesn’t nose dive to the ground because they rushed through a new piece of equipment

[@jlelliotton]

LGA is not a bad airport, it is just getting to/from that is extremely aggravating. If at all possible I fly into EWR.

[@norsejohn7248]

3:50 Complains about no pull out tray for drinks. 4:10 zooms in on table with drink on it that was clearly pulled out from somewhere.

[@Paul_Lucas]

That’s not a pull out tray though. That’s the regular table.

[@norsejohn7248]

@@Paul_Lucas Hi Paul, enjoy your work btw. But maybe I'm missing what the difference between that tray and a pull out table is, as it looks to be holstered normally in the arm rest.

[@ro794]

No flights out of Houston 😭

[@sylviaelse5086]

Boeing worries about a small competitor, and ends up forcing a them into the hands of a big competitor. Way to go, Boeing.

[@erich930]

U.S.: Hey, you can't import those! Airbus: Okay, we'll just build them there. U.S. .... Dangit!

[@rscott2247]

Delta supposedly got a pretty sweet deal thing on them things and apparently don't look like their ordering from Boeing anytime soon ?

[@f1v10thebest]

Yes what boeing did was very dirty and this is coming from someone who likes boeing aircraft.

[@ryanfrisby7389]

@@rscott2247 from what I understand, with the mad dog and 777 retirements, and plans of retiring the 738 and 717, the 767 and 739 will be the only non-Airbus mainline aircraft!

[@nineelephants1975]

Boeing had first crack at being in on the C-series. It said no. Dumbasses. Mind you it is a better fit with Airbus.

[@Ben_Stewart]

Them Canadians can really build a plane.

[@DatamasterCorporation]

Thank god too, most of what Bombardier makes is absolute trash. A220 is an amazing plane and I would love to fly it again.

[@brodietaym8475]

Sadly they couldn't keep it :(

[@brodietaym8475]

@@DatamasterCorporation the q400s & learjets aren't trash though

[@anthonychrisbradley]

@@DatamasterCorporation Bombardier aerospace and bombardier rail are two very different beasts, lol

[@sergiocorrea63]

@@DatamasterCorporation the Twin otter is a Canadian plane, use in my Coutry, for Small airlines and this plane is absolutely reliable, so i will Refrase that concept about Canadian Aviation.

[@marco1173]

Glad to see this aircraft survive Boeing's efforts to kill it. Way to go Airbus!

[@Killerpixel11]

Boeing was too busy killing passengers to keep going after the A220.

[@GenkisTravels]

Flying the A220 is definitely on my to-do list. Neat little aircraft.

[@largol33t1]

And the takeoff is so smooth and quiet. I'm amazed. I wonder how long before the Boingo cultists start crying and bitching. They're the most unreasonable idiots I've ever encountered. Their motto: "If it ain't Boeing, I ain't goin!" Thow the hell do they get to that meeting that is so important if the airline doesn't have a Boeing plane? LMAO...

[@thestrangeman069]

largol33t1 Why so triggered about Boeing? 🤣

[@thestrangeman069]

largol33t1 It sounds like you’re the one already bitching and crying

[@jlee104]

@@largol33t1 um I've never heard anybody like that, are you sure you're not the one with an Airbus inferiority complex?

[@patriotsfan1236]

@@thestrangeman069 lol right.....

[@JamesBond-jy8ti]

Bombardier! 🇨🇦 Too bad Boeing played cry baby when Bombardier tried to sell the C-series in the US

[@user-os7kz3jy5c]

waiting for the angry Americans to come

[@10YearsInTheJ0int]

@@user-os7kz3jy5c Im American, but I prefer Airbus over Boeing

[@lukemccrory]

I'm American, Airbus > Boeing hands down

[@brodietaym8475]

So true 👍

[@cco53587]

@@user-os7kz3jy5c Only things Boeing has right now that beat Airbus are the 787 and freighters. Everything afterward is an unmitigated disaster and Airbus is making them pay for it. It'll take them decades to recover.

[@MalteSpieltYT]

i flew the A220 on swiss. love the aircraft, so glad airbus saved bombadier.

[@richardloveday1092]

Pump the brakes man.... Airbus didn't save Bombardier they both similar management styles...lean on the Government for financing where as Boeing relies on HUGE government Defence Funding for keeping it's commercial "wing" flying... Bombardier didn't need Airbus..even with the Law suit Anti trust suit...Airbus saw the oppurtunity to fuck boeing at its own game with Booked orders..220 plus if memory is correct...swiss air has had this aircraft for three years in service. .and 80% of all Regional Jets in last 15 years have been: Bombardier 100/200 700 & 900...embarer wishes they had a sales book that worn out from entries - or a service life as long...don't see alot of 45s still flying most parked in Kingman or hi desert of California..... Airbus is an oppurtunist . ..and it got naming rights so that a lawsuit would not apply to it!!! The fact that 737 max 8 due to software engineering accelerated 220 climb to even more orders is luck. But better to be lucky than smart..... But airbus hardly saved the leader in the segment. They simply saw an opportunity to save billion's and make 10s of Billions by a JV.....while screwing Boeing at the same time.

[@tissot233]

@@richardloveday1092 Didn't save Bombardier? Airbus literally just paid over 400 million to Bombardier to save them for the short term debt. Bombardier was moved to junk loans year ago and sold their train operations to Alstom for 9 billion. There's hardly a Bombardier company left anymore.

[@jkjkjk100]

Terrible. Those who thinks European economy is better than domestic economy is delusional. Delta a220 is so much better than Swiss’ especially up front.

[@awuma]

@@richardloveday1092 Bombardier could not raise the capital to build the aircraft in sufficient numbers, before Boeing did their number. The same lack of capital doomed the later British airliners of the 1950/60s: Britannia, Super VC-10 and Trident, which with more investment and development could have competed with the 707/DC-8/727. The Britannia's US equivalent, the L-188 Electra, wasn't a great commercial success, though it still flies for Buffalo.

[@Emilyz1337]

@Rata 4U Bombardier was made in Quebec it didn't "touch it" lol and trains are you high

[@qwerty69600]

Couldn't agree more on the A220. I flew the then CS100 of Swiss and the plane feels so nice inside. It's big, airy, huge windows, quiet. You feel like you're on a mini dreamliner.

[@nchls3747]

sad ive never taken a bombardier plane

[@ernestjorda2777]

Or a commercial version of the lear jet.

[@porcini_boy]

Will always be a Bombardier CSeries to me. Great little aircraft.

[@tumasgiuhp514]

omdeesnurt Airbus has invested in the project of Bombardier C series. So we can say they have right to havé a similar aircraft😂

[@as-guardianangel9360]

Same

[@robertdubois2685]

Yes, and fuck Boeing for their underhanded dealings that cased Bombardier to turn to Airbus for help. We now all see that Boeing is a corrupt company that cares little for the lives of passengers on their planes. Its sad that so many had to lose their lives for us all to be made aware of this, condolences to the families who suffer those loses.

[@priestpilot]

Me too. I know people who have worked on the project in Montréal and it's definetly a proud moment in their careers!

[@CarlAllard99]

They invested at the end when there were no issue for Bombardier. Nothing is this aircraft was designed by Airbus, only the name!

[@mildlyhighproductions616]

Thank you Bombardier For Developing one of the best planes on the market and thank you airbus for saving it.