SWISS has decided to dismantle two Airbus A220-100s, HB-JBD and HB-JBC, and use them as a source of spare parts to support its remaining fleet. The aircraft are stored near Toulouse and will not return to commercial service.
The move follows SWISS’s earlier decision to ground all nine of its A220-100s for about 18 months because of ongoing Pratt & Whitney PW1500G engine issues and limited parts availability. The airline is redirecting engines and components toward its larger A220-300 fleet, which forms the core of its short- and medium-haul operations.
SWISS operates 21 A220-300s, configured at roughly 145 seats, versus the smaller A220-100s, typically fitted with about 120 to 125 seats. The carrier has said the strategy is intended to secure parts for its own use and protect fleet availability.