Airbus Extends Ex-Bombardier Jet's Range to Challenge Boeing
- Planemaker to add 450 nautical miles to A220’s flight envelope
- Europe-China regulatory deal may open up new market for plane
An Airbus SE A220-300 plane performs during the flying display on the opening day of the Farnborough International Airshow.
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Airbus SE will enhance the capabilities of the A220 single-aisle jet it acquired last year from Bombardier Inc. in a bid to challenge Boeing Co. by opening up potential new routes.