Airbus A220 Pilots Share Positive Feedback

Pilot adjusting dial in A220 cockpit

The A220’s fly-by-wire control system gives more authority than with other Airbus types, Air Baltic pilots say.

Credit: Air Baltic
The Airbus A220, in service since 2016, sports one of the most modern cockpits in commercial aviation. Many pilots describe its design philosophy—originally by Bombardier—as a middle ground between Airbus and Boeing, combining sophisticated automation with direct pilot control. Positive pilot...
Thierry Dubois

Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology in Europe. Thierry is also the editor-in-chief of Aviation Week’s ShowNews. 

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