Airbus Makes A220 Change

Airbus has made a change to its A220 program, with Guillaume Chevasson appointed as the Head of the A220 program and CEO of Airbus Canada Limited Partnership.

The move, which comes into effect on October 1, 2025, sees Guillaume move from his position currently held as the Head of Finance & Controlling, Prorgammes and Services onto this endeavour.

Leading the manufacturer and specifically the program into some of its most important years, Guillaume Chevasson will oversee planned production increases.

While the A220 has thrived, sustaining profitability remains a continued objective, which is part of what the new leadership aims to achieve with the regional powerhouse.

Chevasson is a seasoned veteran at the planemaker, having held several high-profile executive roles across the last two decades. Since joining the manufacturer in 2005, he has held his most recent role, which was appointed in 2021.

Airbus feels confident with the appointment, especially with a heightened focus on the planemaker’s growth through Canada, which is integral to the production elements of the series.

The Rise Of The Airbus A220

The rise of the A220 at Airbus, following its rebranding from the CSeries, has been well-documented, and its ability to thrive in a space with limited competition has been crucial for its success.

When Airbus took on the product, it saw a great deal of potential in the North American sector, if it developed its supply chains, production, and overall facilities, something it has done.

Using Canada, the A220 has thrived in North America with many airlines taking on the plane and it proving to be a valuable asset for many of the largest carriers across this market.

However, the A220’s success hasn’t just been limited to this market; other countries have benefited from the addition of the A220, such as Australian flag-carrier Qantas.

The significant jump in efficiency enables the A220 to reach any markets across Australia from any city, alongside flights internationally, something the 717, the aircraft it has retired was not capable of conducting.

With fresh reporting indicating that Airbus is progressing with the certification of a new, higher-capacity model in the A220 family, the aircraft now has greater potential to grow its order backlog.

The certification involves the introduction of an expected 160-seater version, which will extend the maximum capacity of the -300 variant, currently the largest model.