Airbus to decide on stretched A220 and A350 variants before 2030

Airbus CEO Lars Wagner said a decision on stretching the A220 and A350 will be taken before 2030, noting clear demand for longer versions of both models, while the company evaluates business cases but has not formally approved the projects.

Rolls‑Royce indicated a stretch of the A350 would need up to seven years of engine development, and Airbus has secured interest from AirAsia, which placed a firm order for 150 A220‑300s with options for 150 more that could include a larger variant; the proposed A220‑500 would extend the narrow‑body family beyond the A220‑300, the A350 stretch is informally called the A350‑2000, and Airbus believes a larger A220 would complement its existing narrow‑body offering.