{"id":52404,"date":"2023-12-04T12:58:24","date_gmt":"2023-12-04T07:28:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=52404"},"modified":"2023-12-16T12:31:40","modified_gmt":"2023-12-16T07:01:40","slug":"qantas-a220-makes-first-flight-in-canada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2023\/12\/04\/qantas-a220-makes-first-flight-in-canada\/","title":{"rendered":"Qantas First and New Airbus A220 Makes Maiden Flight in Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>MIRABEL-<\/strong> In May, <a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?s=Qantas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Qantas (QF)<\/a> unveiled plans for a significant overhaul of its fleet, intending to replace its existing 20 <a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?s=Boeing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Boeing <\/a>717s with 29 <a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?s=Airbus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Airbus <\/a>A220s. The new aircraft&#8217;s initial arrival is expected before this year&#8217;s conclusion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recent developments suggest progress toward this goal, as evidenced by an X post featuring the first <a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?s=A220\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A220 <\/a>undergoing a trial flight in Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-19-1024x576.png\" alt=\"QantasLink A220 has completed its first test flight, taking off from \n@Airbus\n' production site in Mirabel, Canada\" class=\"wp-image-52407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-19-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-19-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-19-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-19-1600x900.png 1600w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-19-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-19-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-19-750x422.png 750w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-19-1140x641.png 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Qantas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-qantas-a220-first-flight\">Qantas A220 First Flight<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Qantas, Australia&#8217;s national airline, is currently in the early phases of its most substantial fleet modernization since its inception over a century ago when it operated as a pioneering Queensland airline. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While much attention has been directed at introducing new Airbus A350s for ultra-long-haul services, there is a growing focus on the other end of the fleet&#8217;s transformation \u2013 the transition from Boeing 717s to Airbus A220s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The trial flight occurred on Thursday, departing from Montreal Mirabel International Airport (YMX), where the Airbus A220 circled the airport and the Montreal area for 2 hours and 54 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Our brand new QantasLink A220 has completed its first test flight, taking off from <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Airbus?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Airbus<\/a>&#39; production site in Mirabel, Canada today.<br><br>The aircraft, registered VH-X4A, took to the skies for almost three hours, with Airbus test pilots carrying out a number of standard checks of\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/7ULf9mQ9qz\">pic.twitter.com\/7ULf9mQ9qz<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Qantas (@Qantas) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Qantas\/status\/1730400768539385894?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 1, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Flightradar24 data indicates that the A220 operated with its test registration, C-FPGP, rather than the Australian tail number VH-X4A, as mistakenly mentioned in the Qantas X post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-20-1024x576.png\" alt=\"QantasLink A220 has completed its first test flight, taking off from \n@Airbus\n' production site in Mirabel, Canada\" class=\"wp-image-52408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-20-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-20-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-20-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-20-1600x900.png 1600w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-20-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-20-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-20-750x422.png 750w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-20-1140x641.png 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Qantas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-steps-before-entering-into-service\">More Steps Before Entering into Service<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In July, Qantas disclosed that the construction of this inaugural A220 had commenced, with key airframe components such as the rear and center fuselage and wings being assembled at the Airbus Mirabel facility in Canada. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While it may be handed over to Qantas in the typical end-of-year push to boost annual production figures, it is anticipated that the aircraft will not be served with QantasLink until early 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The introduction of the first A220 in Australia necessitates obtaining various regulatory approvals, conducting pilot training, ensuring airport readiness, and completing other essential training activities before it can commence operations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although the specific timeline for these activities remains uncertain, Qantas has officially announced that the newly registered A220 with the identifier VH-X4A will be deployed on the route connecting Melbourne and the national capital, Canberra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"544\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-66-1024x544.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-66-1024x544.png 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-66-300x159.png 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-66-768x408.png 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-66-750x398.png 750w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-66.png 1081w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Qantas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-new-a220-livery\">New A220 Livery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The inaugural&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?s=A220\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Airbus A220&nbsp;<\/a>aircraft for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?s=Qantas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">QantasLink (QF)<\/a>&nbsp;has emerged from the paintshop at Airbus\u2019 facility in Mirabel, Canada, marking a significant milestone in the Qantas Group\u2019s fleet renewal initiative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The next-generation QantasLink A220s will gradually replace the current Boeing 717s operating on flights throughout Australia. With twice the range of the 717, the A220 is poised to introduce new domestic and short-haul international routes as additional aircraft join the fleet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This marks the twelfth new aircraft delivered to the Group over the past 12 months, encompassing eight&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?s=A321\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Airbus A321LR<\/a>&nbsp;aircraft for Jetstar and three Boeing 787 Dreamliners for Qantas International.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further deliveries, spanning various aircraft types, are anticipated in the next year, including introducing the first Airbus A321XLR for Qantas Domestic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Notably, all these aircraft exhibit significantly lower fuel consumption, reduced emissions, and quieter operation compared to the older models they are replacing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Approximately 100 painters contributed to completing the livery, with the Airbus teams utilizing 130 stencils to replicate the intricate designs. 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