Air France receives 60th Airbus A220 after almost 24 million passengers

Air France took delivery of its 60th Airbus A220-300 on 6 November 2026. Registered F-HOZJ and named ‘Mimizan’, the aircraft arrived almost exactly five years after the type entered commercial service with the airline.

Five years, 50 destinations

The first Air France A220 operated a commercial flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Berlin on 31 October 2021. The aircraft now serves 50 destinations, including Nice, Istanbul, Geneva and Brest. Almost 24 million passengers have flown on Air France A220s since the type joined the fleet.

The aircraft seats 148 passengers in a five-abreast 2-3 configuration, giving 80% of travellers a window or aisle seat. The newly delivered aircraft operated its first commercial flight to Prague on 9 November.

Free high-speed Wi-Fi rollout

Air France says 85% of its A220 fleet now offers free high-speed Wi-Fi. The remaining aircraft are due to be equipped by February 2027. From the 61st A220 onwards, Wi-Fi equipment will be installed before the aircraft’s first commercial flight.

Fleet renewal gathers pace

The airline receives around 12 to 15 A220s each year. So far, 720 pilots and 1,800 cabin crew have been trained for the aircraft, while 300 mechanics have been certified and 460 ground staff prepared for its operation.

Mimizan, the town after which the aircraft is named, is a seaside resort in the Landes department of France. Its local airfield and skydiving school are part of its aviation heritage.

Lower emissions and noise

According to Air France, the A220 emits 20% less CO₂ and has a 34% smaller noise footprint than the aircraft it replaces. Air France-KLM invests almost €2 billion a year in fleet renewal. New-generation aircraft currently make up 39% of the group’s fleet, with a target of up to 80% by 2030.

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Air France, 6 November 2026.

Photo: MarcelX42 / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Airbus A220-300 F-HZUI; archive image. Resized and slightly cropped to 16:9.