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Airbus A220-100 BCS1
The Airbus A220-100 is a clean-sheet single-aisle jet seating about 100 to 135 passengers, originally developed by Bombardier as the CS100. Its ICAO code, BCS1, still reflects the Bombardier CSeries name. It offers widebody-style comfort with wide seats and large windows in a small jet.
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Specifications
- ICAO code
- BCS1
- First flight
- 2013
- Typical cruise
- 447 kt / 514 mph
- Service ceiling
- 41,000 ft
- Range
- 3,400 nm / 3,913 mi
- Capacity
- 100-135 seats
- Length
- 35 m / 115 ft
- Wingspan
- 35.1 m / 115 ft
Engines: 2 x Pratt & Whitney PW1500G geared turbofans. Family: A220. Figures are typical published values, rounded; real performance depends on variant, weight and conditions.
What it does in US skies
Delta is the main US operator, using the A220-100 on mid-size domestic routes, often replacing older MD-88s and 717s. It is popular on routes from hubs like New York LaGuardia, Minneapolis and Salt Lake City.
Main US operators: Delta Air Lines.
How to recognize a A220-100
- Large engines for a small jet, mounted under a long, slender wing.
- Clean nose with a distinctive four-pane cockpit window and pointed profile.
- Five-abreast cabin with large windows and a short fuselage.
- No winglets; tips end in a slight upward curve.
How it looks on a flight tracker
Typically cruises at FL330 to FL410 at 420 to 510 kt. Look for DAL callsigns on domestic legs.
History
The CS100 entered service with Swiss in 2016. Airbus took a majority stake in the program in 2018 and renamed it the A220.
Where A220-100s are right now
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What is the ICAO code for the Airbus A220-100?
The ICAO aircraft type designator for the Airbus A220-100 is BCS1. Flight trackers and flight plans use this four-character code.
How fast does the A220-100 fly?
The Airbus A220-100 typically cruises at about 447 knots true airspeed (about 514 mph). Ground speed on a tracker varies with the wind.
How high can the A220-100 fly?
Its service ceiling is about 41,000 ft.