MONTREAL — Air Canada will become the launch customer for the new Airbus Airspace cabin on the A220 family of aircraft, providing customers with increased overhead storage space.

The first aircraft featuring the new cabin are expected to be delivered in early 2026.

The A220 Airspace cabin introduces new XL bins, boosting overhead bag capacity by more than 15%. It also includes a redesigned ceiling and upgraded lighting. The debut of the new cabin coincides with other enhancements to Air Canada’s A220s, including refreshed cabin interiors and updated seatback entertainment systems.

“The A220 has already become a favourite among our customers, and we’re thrilled to be the launch customer for the next cabin evolution of this Canadian-designed and assembled aircraft. At Air Canada, we’re always looking for opportunities to evolve our products and make travel more comfortable and convenient. The introduction of larger overhead bins on future A220s means more space for your belongings, quicker boarding, and an even better experience on board,” said John Moody, Managing Director, Onboard Product, at Air Canada.

Airbus also welcomed the news. “We are extremely happy to launch the A220 Airspace cabin with Air Canada and very proud the Canadian flag carrier is introducing our latest innovation to support its fleet renewal programme. Through the introduction of the A220 Airspace cabin, we now enable a fully consistent passenger experience on all our platforms providing widebody comfort on single aisle aircraft,” said Ingo Wuggetzer, Vice President of Cabin Marketing at Airbus.

The added features are expected to further increase the appeal of the A220, which already offers superior passenger comfort with the widest seats and aisle, as well as the largest cabin and windows in its class.

Air Canada currently operates a fleet of 34 A220-300 aircraft, built in Mirabel, Quebec, with 31 more on order.