Croatia Airlines takes delivery of its first A220

Croatia Airlines (OU) has taken delivery of its first A220-300 at Airbus Atlantic Canada in Mirabel, Laurentides (Quebec), as part of the renewal of OU's entire fleet with new-generation aircraft. This is the first aircraft delivered to the Croatian flag carrier and member of the Star Alliance from the committed 13 A220-300 and two A220-100. According to Airbus, OU's fleet revamp is "the biggest project in the history of the company which is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year." The Airbus A220 is built for the 100-150 seat market. The type can fly nonstop up to 3,600 nautical miles or 6,700 kilometers making it the ideal solution to facilitate OU's gradual expansion of its flight network. In addition, the A220 has a 50% reduced noise footprint when compared to previous generation aircraft and around 40% lower NOx emissions than industry standards. The type also is already able to operate with up to 50% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). State-of-the-art aerodynamics, advanced materials and Pratt & Whitney’s latest-generation GTF™ engines also allow for the A220 to reduce OU's operating costs and environmental footprint.<br/>