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BermudAir Orders 10 Airbus A220s to Boost Network and Capacity

The purchase is intended to replace older Embraers and enable new nonstop services across Bermuda, the Caribbean and Central America.

Overview

  • BermudAir signed a firm order for 10 Airbus A220-300s at the Farnborough Airshow on July 22 to expand its fleet and schedule.
  • The airline says the A220s will be configured with about 135 seats in a three-class layout and will add onboard Wi‑Fi that its current planes lack.
  • BermudAir announced plans for the A220s to open multiple new routes, including six services to Turks and Caicos and five routes to Belize from several U.S. cities.
  • The carrier reports options to grow the A220 fleet to as many as 20 by 2030 and has said deliveries are expected to begin in late 2027, a timing that third parties have not independently verified.
  • Industry observers note the jump from a small used-Embraer fleet to new A220s raises questions about financing and operations, especially after prior disputes with Bermuda Airport over unpaid fees.