As the A220 has emerged as a passenger favorite, what features make it so that the A220 has such a superior, comfortable passenger experience? What Is The Airbus A220 Series? Credit: ShutterstockThe Airbus A220 represents one of the newest clean-sheet narrowbody aircraft designed in recent years. Commenting on the design of the A220, Jocelyn Gariépy, Airbus HO A220 Cabin and Cabin Systems Engineering, explained:“The starting point for the ‘clean-sheet’ A220 cabin design was really the passenger. As the only engine provider for the A220, airlines are left with few options other than continuing with more frequent maintenance cycles on the A220.