LOT Polish Airlines Places Its First Ever Airbus Order For 40 A220s

LOT Polish Airlines Makes Historic Airbus Purchase

LOT Polish Airlines has officially ordered 20 A220-100s and 20 A220-300s from Airbus, marking the first time that Poland’s national carrier has chosen Airbus aircraft for its fleet modernization. This agreement, announced at the 2025 Paris Air Show, has the potential to expand to a total of 84 A220 aircraft in the future.

“Today’s decision is about the future. The Airbus A220 family aircraft, which will start joining our fleet in 2027, open up new opportunities for development and growth – key pillars of our strategy. These modern, efficient, and passenger-focused aircraft will allow us to compete effectively in the European skies, strengthen our position as the preferred carrier in Central and Eastern Europe, and prepare LOT for its role as a leading airline at the Central Communication Port,” said Michał Fijoł, LOT Executive Officer.

“This order for 40 Airbus A220s marks a historic milestone as we officially welcome LOT Polish Airlines into the Airbus family. The A220 Family will be instrumental in LOT’s fleet modernisation and network expansion strategy with the A220-100 and A220-300 being the ideal combination for their needs. We look forward to working hand-in-hand with LOT, leveraging Airbus global expertise to support its  renewal program and ensure the A220’s seamless integration,” said Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus EVP Sales of the Commercial Aircraft business.

The A220 aircraft will gradually replace LOT’s current regional fleet, providing new opportunities for route development and new destinations due to the benefits of the A220.

The A220 is the most modern airliner in its size category, boasting the longest range and lowest fuel consumption. It can carry between 100 and 160 passengers on flights of up to 3,600 nautical miles (6,700 km). Depending on the cabin configuration, the A220-100 serves the 100-135 seat market, while the larger A220-300 is perfectly designed for the 120-160 seat market. Additionally, the A220 is powered by Pratt & Whitney’s latest-generation PW1500 GTF engines, which provide a 50% smaller noise footprint compared to the previous generation of aircraft.

As with all Airbus aircraft, the A220 can operate with up to 50% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Airbus targets making its aircraft 100% SAF capable by 2030.

By the end of May 2025, A220 had secured over 900 firm orders from more than 30 customers worldwide, with more than 415 aircraft already delivered. Currently, A220 is successfully in service with 24 airlines globally, operating on over 1,600 routes and serving more than 470 destinations.