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Air France receives final A220-300 from ABL Aviation
Air France receives final A220-300 from ABL Aviation, completing a 15-aircraft delivery that modernizes its short-haul fleet.
French flag carrier Air France (IATA: AF, ICAO: AFR) has accepted the last of 15 Airbus A220-300 narrowbody jets from leasing specialist ABL Aviation. The completion of this contingency strengthens Air France’s regional and short-haul rotation with a latest-generation type designed for lower fuel burn and quieter operations.
ABL Aviation acted as the lessor for the full batch, handing over aircraft to Air France across the program. The A220-300 sits in the small narrowbody category and is marketed by Airbus for efficient point-to-point short- and medium-haul flying. For Air France, the influx of these 15 airframes supports fleet commonality plans while replacing older, less efficient types on regional routes.
What the Air France A220-300 deliveries mean
The airline’s move to the A220-300 aligns with its operational targets: improved seat-mile economics, lower emissions per passenger, and better noise profiles at city airports. Air France has been refreshing several fleet segments to meet sustainability commitments and to optimize scheduling on high-frequency short-haul sectors. The A220-300’s cabin and systems also offer passengers an updated experience compared with older narrowbodies.
- Air France A220-300: 15 aircraft delivered from ABL Aviation to complete the contract.
- Lessors and operators: ABL Aviation supplied the fleet; Air France (AF/AFR) is the operator integrating the jets into short-haul operations.
- Fleet impact: modern narrowbody jets aimed at lowering fuel use and operational costs on regional routes.
Operationally, the new A220-300s will be rotated into schedules where their range and capacity match demand, enabling route flexibility and frequency adjustments without resorting to larger jets. Maintenance and crew training plans typically follow such block deliveries so the airline can normalize dispatch reliability quickly.
While the manufacturer and lessor names underline the commercial side of the deal, passengers will primarily notice quieter cabins and updated interiors as Air France brings the A220-300 into regular service across its European short-haul network.
