Air Niugini receives the first Airbus A220

• Air Niugini receives the first A220-300 on the rental contract from Azorra, becoming the twenty-fifth global operator of the plane.

• The fertilized plane “People”He holds his own car on the occasion of the fiftieth Papua independence for the independence of New Guinea.

• Delivery is part of the Air Niugini fleet update plan, which includes eight A220-100 in direct order and three-300s rented.

• The A220 family provides a less than 25 percent less burning of previous generation and can operate by up to 50 percent of SAF today.

• Airbus has received more than 940 A220 requests in the world, with more than 440 connecting and flying to 480 destinations.

Air Niugini, the national carrier of Pabua Guinea, has delivered its first A220-300 aircraft, on a lease contract from Azorra. The airline becomes the twenty -fifth world operator of the A220, who is now flying with transport companies on five continents.

The plane, which was called “Popular Palos”, left Airbus’s final collection in Mirabel for the delivery trip to Port Murcby, with scheduled stops in Vancouver, Honolulu and Figi. Delivery is an important landmark in the Air Niugini fleet update program, where eight A220-100 is rented for a direct arrangement with Airbus and three A220-300s from Azorra.

The Aircraft Special Livery represents the fiftieth anniversary of the independence of Papua New Guinea. The complex design of the Airbus team consisting of 120 painters worked on the application of 11 distinct colors using a technique with a good air.

This delivery highlights the strong position of the A220 in its object, as it combines the longest range (6700 km) with the slightest fuel consumption in its category-25 percent less than previous aircraft. The A220-100, which serves the seat market 100-135, is an important component of this modern aviation family, while the largest A220-300 is designed for the seat sector 120-160. This Air Niugini A220-300 was formed to accommodate a total of 138 passengers, a testimony of its flexibility and its suitability for the carrier network.

A220 is preparing to become the axis of the airline regional and international fleet, providing a new level of operational efficiency and passenger comfort. Its unparalleled efficacy, along with a wide and range of connection to the different destinations, places it as an ideal height of the carrier network and its comprehensive goals for long -term growth.

The structure of the plane combines 40 percent of advanced materials, leading to a lighter plane. The A220 also includes improved aerodynamics with the newly designed nose and tail cone, both of which contribute to reducing clouds. In fact, the A220 contains the smallest area attached to the fuselage – the surface is in direct contact with the air – in its class.

The A220 is operated by the last GTF ™ engines from the Partt & Whitney, which provides a 25 percent decrease in carbon emissions per seat compared to the previous generation plane. As with all Airbus aircraft, the A220 is already able to operate with sustainable flying fuel by up to 50 percent, with a target for all aircraft to be able to work by up to 100 percent by 2030.

As of the end of August 2025, Airbus got more than 940 requests for A220 from more than 30 customers, and has submitted more than 440 aircraft. The A220 is already flying on more than 1,800 roads for more than 480 destinations all over the world, confirming its main location in the small corridor market.