BermudAir revealed as customer behind 10-aircraft Airbus A220 order

BermudAir has placed an order for 10 A220-300 aircraft – the first ever Airbus order for the airline – in a deal revealed at the Farnborough International Airshow 2026. 

The order was part of the plane-maker’s March order book, but was listed as an “undisclosed” customer until today. 

Airbus sees A220 unlocking new routes for BermudAir 

Airbus said the regional narrow-body aircraft would enhance BermudAir’s fleet, offering new possibilities for route development and new destinations.

The OEM added that it made the Caribbean a new region for operations of the A220, which has struggled to sell in big numbers amid competition from Airbus’ other narrow-body aircraft and Embraer’s similarly sized E-jet series. 

Indeed, BermudAir has until now been a sole Embraer operator. This includes two Embraer ERJ-175s and two Embraer ERJ-190s.

“The A220 is the ideal aircraft to support the next phase of BermudAir’s growth,” said Adam Scott, founder and chief executive officer of BermudAir. 

“Its exceptional range, operating economics and performance at constrained airports will allow us to connect more communities across Bermuda, the Caribbean and North America with direct, reliable and convenient air service. 

“Just as importantly, the A220 offers an outstanding passenger experience. The A220’s spacious, quiet and comfortable cabin is perfectly aligned with the experience our guests have come to expect from us.”

Airbus reveals cabin configuration for the BermudAir A220-300

The A220-300 variant on order by Bermudair will feature a 135-seat three-class layout and promises a 25% reduction in fuel burn and CO2 emissions per seat compared to previous-generation aircraft.

“BermudAir’s selection of the A220-300 validates the aircraft’s role as a tool for targeted regional development,” said Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus EVP sales of the commercial aircraft business. 

“This agreement introduces the A220 to a distinct operational environment in the Atlantic and Caribbean, demonstrating how its efficiency supports tailored business models. We thank BermudAir for their trust in Airbus and look forward to supporting their network expansion.”

Strong order backlog for the A220

The A220-300 has a range of up to 3,600 nautical miles (6,700 km). Airbus is said to be looking at a stretched version, the -500, which could accommodate more passengers, but is expected to have a reduced range.

While there was speculation that Airbus could make an announcement on the programme during this year’s Farnborough Airshow, no such details have been made public. 

At the end of June 2026, 526 A220s had been delivered to more than 25 operators worldwide. 

The A220 historical order book stands at more than 1,100 orders, as of the end of June 2026.

Transatlantic crossing with an A220?

BermudAir has made no secret of its willingness to upgrade its fleet. 

Scott told Aerospace Global News in an interview last year that he was actively reviewing the aircraft operated by the carrier: “We are always seeking ways to upgrade, enhance, and improve our product. We are actively looking at larger aircraft with a desire to fly transatlantic in the future.”

The A220-300 has a range of 3,400nm, and the distance between Bermuda (L.F. Wade International Airport) and London Heathrow is approximately 3,000nm, suggesting a full transatlantic crossing is technically feasible. 

In the same interview last November, Scott also said BermudAir was exploring partnership opportunities to support growth. “We’re working on both [interline and codeshare agreements] but can’t share details at this stage,” he said. 

Partnerships with larger North American carriers would enhance the airline’s connectivity and support inbound traffic to Bermuda and Anguilla.