SWISS grounds its Airbus A220-100s

Faced with engine maintenance problems and a shortage of spare parts, Swiss International Airlines (SWISS) decided to take all nine of its relatively small Airbus A220-100s out of service with immediate effect for one and a half years. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox This was indicated by Chief Financial Officer Dennis Weber commenting on the airline's quarterly results during a conference call. Subsequently, the 18 engines of the A220-100 can be used for the larger A220-300: the SWISS carrier has 21 such aircraft. This approach will increase the operational availability of the A220-300 fleet; there will also be the advantage of having only one type of A220 in service, reducing operational complexity. The larger A220-300 is also considered more cost-efficient. "In the past it was necessary to use the A220-100 mainly for the London City connection," Weber explained. The steep approach was only possible using this type of aircraft. In the meantime ... Full story here Are you the author? Previous post See more for 3.) Swissinfo Business and Economy Next post
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