Air France receives its 60th Airbus A220, “Mimizan,” five years after airline’s first A220
On October 31, 2021, an Airbus A220 took off from Paris-Charles de Gaulle bound for Berlin Tegel, marking the first commercial flight with this aircraft for Air France. Five years later, the airline welcomed its 60th Airbus A220, marking a new milestone in the renewal of its fleet in the service of customer experience and decarbonization.
60th Airbus A220 Delivered
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Air France received its 60th Airbus A220 on 6 November 2026.
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The aircraft, registered F-HOZJ, has been named “Mimizan.”
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It will enter commercial service in the coming days.
Five Years of A220 Operations
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First Air France A220 flight took place on 31 October 2021.
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The aircraft now serves 50 destinations across Europe.
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Nearly 24 million passengers have flown on the A220.
Customer Experience
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Features a 148-seat cabin with a comfortable five-abreast layout.
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80% of passengers get either a window or aisle seat.
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85% of the fleet already offers free high-speed Wi‑Fi.
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Full fleet Wi‑Fi deployment is expected by February 2027.
Operational Success
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720 pilots, 1,800 cabin crew, 300 mechanics, and 460 ground staff trained for A220 operations.
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Air France has integrated 12-15 A220s per year, a record pace for the airline.
Why “Mimizan”?
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Named after the French coastal town Mimizan.
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Reflects Air France’s tradition of honoring places linked to aviation and French heritage.
Sustainability Benefits
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Emits 20% less CO₂ than the aircraft it replaces.
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Reduces noise footprint by 34%.
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Supports Air France-KLM’s fleet modernization and decarbonization strategy.
Future Goal
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New-generation aircraft currently represent 39% of the Group’s fleet.
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Target is to reach up to 80% by 2030.
