TAAG Angola is preparing to accept its first Airbus A220s into service…but is having to put in place contingency plans to cope with potential late deliveries.
Launch of the stretched A220 earlier than 2026 would free production slots for the higher-margin A321 and A321XLR variants—but a few hurdles stand in the way.
With a new firm order for 30 Airbus A220-300s and purchase rights for a further 20, AirBaltic is positioned to grow its fleet to 100 of the type by 2030.
Backed by recent major orders for the type, Airbus has decided monthly output of its most important widebody will increase to 10 aircraft per month in 2026.