Croatia Airlines takes delivery of its first Airbus A220

Croatia Airlines has taken delivery of its first A220-300 at Airbus Mirabel site, in Canada. This delivery is part of the renewal of the airline’s entire fleet with new-generation aircraft, the biggest project in the history of the company which is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year.

This is the first aircraft delivered to the airline from the committed 13 A220-300 and two A220-100.

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The A220, which can fly non-stop up to 3,600 nautical miles or 6,700 kilometers, offers customers a 50% reduced noise footprint compared to previous-generation aircraft and NOx emissions 40% below industry standards.

As of the end of June 2024, around 30 customers have ordered more than 900 A220 aircraft confirming its leading position in the small single-aisle market.