IATA CS1ICAO BCS1

Bombardier CS100

Bombardier

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Bombardier's efficient narrow-body jet for short-haul routes.

First flight

2015

Category

Narrow-body jet

Seating

108–130 passengers (typical)

Range

5,741 km

Engines

Two Pratt & Whitney PW1500G geared turbofan engines

Status

In service (as Airbus A220-100)

The Bombardier CS100, now known as the Airbus A220-100 following Airbus's acquisition of the program in 2018, is a single-aisle commercial jet designed for the 100-135 seat market. Developed by Bombardier Aerospace in Canada, it features advanced composite materials, new-generation engines, and a wide cabin for its class, offering significant fuel efficiency improvements over older regional jets. The aircraft entered service in 2016 with Swiss International Air Lines and quickly garnered attention for its passenger comfort and operating economics. Its development was costly and protracted, contributing to Bombardier's decision to sell a majority stake in the C Series program to Airbus in 2018. Under Airbus branding, the aircraft continues in production and service as the A220-100, with growing orders from airlines worldwide. The program has proven commercially successful under Airbus, validating the original design's strong fundamentals.

Notable operators

Swiss International Air Lines, Air Baltic, Delta Air Lines, and airBaltic were among the early and prominent operators of the CS100/A220-100.

Notable facts

›The CS100 made its first flight on 16 September 2015.
›Swiss International Air Lines was the launch customer and first operator, beginning service in July 2016.
›Airbus acquired a majority stake in the C Series program in 2018 and rebranded the CS100 as the A220-100.
›The aircraft uses approximately 20% less fuel per seat than the aircraft it was designed to replace.
›Its fuselage is approximately 2.3 m wider than typical regional jets, allowing a 2-3 seating configuration.

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Encyclopaedia

The Airbus A220 is a family of five-abreast narrow-body airliners by Airbus Canada Limited Partnership (ACLP). It was initially developed by Bombardier Aviation with the program launched on 13 July 2008 and had two years in-service as the Bombardier CSeries. The smaller A220-100 first flew on 16 September 2013, received an initial type certificate from Transport Canada on 18 December 2015, and entered service on 15 July 2016 with Swiss International Air Lines. The longer A220-300 first flew on 27 February 2015, received an initial type certificate on 11 July 2016, and entered service with airBaltic on 14 December 2016. Both launch operators recorded better-than-expected fuel burn and dispatch reliability, as well as positive feedback from passengers and crew.

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