Airbus has informed U.S. regulators that it will not meet the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)’s July 31, 2026, deadline to equip Airbus A220 aircraft with secondary cockpit barriers, citing certification delays and supplier constraints.
A220 Aircraft
Airbus is moving closer to expanding its single-aisle product range, as momentum builds around a stretched version of the A220 family.
Global aircraft lessor Avolon has forecast a potential new commercial aircraft program launch in 2027, as manufacturers respond to sustained airline profitability and long-term capacity shortages.