JetBlue ordered 60 Airbus A220-300 aircraft for delivery starting 2020. The new order also converted its previous order of 25 A320neos to A321neo aircraft.

The A220-300 provides a spacious cabin with wider seats, roomy overhead bins and oversized windows. The aircraft burns 40 percent lower fuel per seat than JetBlue’s current E190 aircraft. It also delivers reduced noise and decreased emissions. The aircraft replace the existing fleet of 60 Embraer E190 aircraft.

The first five A220-300 aircraft arrive in 2020 with deliveries continuing through 2025.

“We are evolving our fleet for the future of JetBlue, and the A220-300’s impressive range and economics offer us flexibility and support our key financial and operating priorities,” said Robin Hayes, CEO, JetBlue. “As we approach our 20th anniversary, the A220, combined with our A321 and restyled A320 fleet, will help ensure we deliver the best onboard experience to customers and meet our long-term financial targets as we continue disciplined growth into the future.”

“JetBlue’s selection of the A220 aircraft as a complement to its growing A320 Family fleet is a tremendous endorsement – both of the A220 itself and of the way these two aircraft can work together to provide airline network flexibility and a great customer experience,” added Eric Schulz, chief commercial officer, Airbus. “JetBlue will be able to leverage the unbeatable efficiency of both the A321neo and the A220-300, as well as taking advantage of the roomiest and most customer-pleasing cabins of any aircraft in their size categories.”