Has The A220 Been A Winner For Airbus? And Should They Stretch It?

Has The A220 Been A Winner For Airbus? And Should They Stretch It?

July 2, 2026 · 24 min

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The episode discusses the success of the A220 and the complexities surrounding the decision to stretch the aircraft.

Ten years after the C Series entered service, editors are joined by Richard Aboulafia to assess the success of what is now the A220 and explain why a decision to stretch it or not is such a conundrum for Airbus.

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Guest: Richard Aboulafia

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Organizations: Airbus

Products: A220, C Series

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