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Mirabel, Canada<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 The first of the three A220s for Air Austral, France\u2019s La Reunion Island-based airline, has been delivered from the Airbus A220 Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Mirabel, Canada. The second and third aircraft are expected to join the Air Austral fleet in the coming days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Airbus is delighted to welcome Air Austral as a new Airbus customer and operator. This A220 will be the first of the type to be operated by a French airline in the Indian Ocean region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Air Austral has selected the Airbus A220-300 as part of its medium and short-haul fleet modernisation plan in order to boost its operational efficiency, offering an enhanced passenger experience in a comfortable two-class cabin layout with 132 seats: 12 in business class and 120 in economy-class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bearing the airline\u2019s distinctive livery representing La Reunion Island\u2019s beautiful landscapes, Air Austral will strengthen its regional network with three A220-300s, flying on routes between La R\u00e9union Island and Mauritius, Mayotte, Seychelles, South Africa, Madagascar, and as far as India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powered by latest-generation geared turbofan engines, Pratt & Whitney PurePower PW1500G, the A220 is the quietest and most eco-friendly aircraft in its category. The aircraft features a 50% reduced noise footprint compared to previous generation aircraft, 25% lower fuel burn and CO2<\/sub> emissions per seat as well as 50% lower NOx emissions than current industry standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To date over 160 A220s have been delivered, operating routes in Asia, North America, Europe and Africa, proving the great versatility of Airbus\u2019 new generation single-aisle family member.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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