The second new Airbus A220 aircraft of Croatia Airlines' new fleet was welcomed in Zagreb

The renovation project continued, with which the national airline plans to replace the existing fleet by 2027

Author  HrTurizam.hr

20. December 2024.

Croatia Airlines, the Croatian national airline and member of the Star Alliance, today welcomed its second new Airbus A220-300 aircraft, with a capacity of 149 seats, in Zagreb. Thus, the project to renew the entire fleet continued, which began on July 30 this year, when the first of a total of 15 new Airbus A220 aircraft arrived in Zagreb, with which the national airline plans to replace the existing fleet by 2027. 

The second new Airbus A220 aircraft of Croatia Airlines arrived directly from the Airbus factory in Mirabel, Canada, and was accepted at the company's technical center at the Zagreb airport, where all necessary preparations will be made for its inclusion in regular flight operations.

The newest aircraft of Croatia Airlines has the registration number 9A-CAI and was named Split.

Airbus A220 aircraft are new generation aircraft and are designed as a completely new product, offering the best performance in terms of efficiency and noise emissions, and a first-class experience for crews and passengers thanks to innovative design and latest generation technology. Designed for the 100- to 150-seat passenger aircraft market segment, the A220 aircraft has a maximum range of 3600 nm (6700 km).

It is powered by two Pratt & Whitney PurePower® PW1500 GTF™ turbofan engines of the latest generation, and it is additionally worth noting that it consumes 25 percent less fuel and emits the same amount of carbon dioxide measured per passenger seat compared to previous generation passenger aircraft. In addition, the A220 emits 50 percent less external noise compared to the previous generation of aircraft and about 40 percent less nitrogen oxides compared to civil aviation standards.

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The A220 aircraft is decorated with an innovative passenger cabin design focused on supreme comfort: it has the widest seats and the highest ceiling in its class, a wider aisle, more legroom, while offering passengers plenty of natural light and a unique view thanks to large panoramic windows. It also offers more storage space for luggage and personal belongings above the seat, and the needs of passengers with reduced mobility who have improved access to sanitary facilities have not been overlooked. A high-speed Internet connection via Wi-Fi is provided, while each passenger has a charging port (USB A and USB C) and a holder for mobile phones and tablets at their seat, with the possibility of accessing digital content.

The air in the A220 cabins is renewed every 2 to 3 minutes and is a mixture of fresh air and air that has passed through efficient HEPA filters, which remove 99,9% of particles.

Six more aircraft in 2025

After the inclusion of the first two new A220 aircraft in the fleet this year, Croatia Airlines expects to deliver the next six new A2025 aircraft in 220, four in 2026, and three aircraft in 2027, which will bring the fleet to a total of 15 new A220 aircraft. , of which 13 will be A220-300 (capacity 149 seats) and two A220-100 (capacity 127 seats).

Let us remind you that the renewal of the fleet of the national airline is the beginning of a new period of business, which is also decorated with a refreshed visual identity, through which, with an even greater orientation towards passengers and the target public, the values ​​of Croatia Airlines continue to be consistently communicated. The redesigned logo, as well as the new appearance of the aircraft, further emphasize the company's basic messages: quality, safety, travel comfort and hospitality, while the design of the sign comes close to the design of the tail of the aircraft for which the company has become recognizable.

The largest project in the history of the company will enable further development and successful and sustainable operations in the future, but also further confirm the position of Croatia Airlines as a strategically important part of the Croatian transport and tourist infrastructure.

Source and photo: Croatia Airlines

Author  HrTurizam.hr

20. December 2024.