Boost for Local Aerospace Engineers – Spirit AeroSystems Reveals New Aircraft Order

Croatia Air has signed up to order six A220-300 aircraft from local aerospace factory Spirit AeroSystems.

And as well as the new aircraft order the airline has also said it plans to lease another nine A220s, the wings of which are made at Spirit AeroSystems in east Belfast.

Christian Scherer, Airbus chief commercial officer and head of international, said: “We are thrilled to add Croatia Airlines as a new A220 customer.

“The A220 is ideally suited to Croatia’s aviation needs, providing operational flexibility and efficiency allowing its airline to pursue its ambition for both regional and international connectivity without compromising on any aspect, be it passenger comfort or trip and seat cost economics.”