N118DU2019 Airbus A220-100

Overview

This airframe, registered as N118DU, is an Airbus A220-100 (BD-500-1A10) built in 2019 with manufacturer serial number 50037. The airframe was produced by Airbus Canada Limited Partnership (formerly Bombardier CSeries) and is owned by Bank Of Utah Trustee, a corporation based in Salt Lake City, UT, US. The aircraft carries a US registration and is configured in a Delta A220-100 109-seat layout, indicating operation within Delta’s fleet standards while remaining titled to the trustee entity. The change in manufacturer identity from Bombardier CSeries to Airbus Canada is a notable historical context for this airframe's production lineage.

Operations & Cabin

The cabin is fitted in a Delta A220-100 109-seat layout with an approximate split of 12 Business / 15 Economy Comfort / 82 Economy, providing a two-class regional mainline configuration optimized for short- to medium-haul transcontinental and dense regional routes. The aircraft’s twin Pratt & Whitney PW1524G geared turbofan engines and modern systems support efficient high-frequency operations from congested hubs, while the 41,000 ft ceiling and 3,600 nm range allow both high-altitude cruise and extended stage lengths when required. Routine maintenance considerations align with in-service A220 fleets, including PW1524G-specific shop visits and airframe support under Delta’s existing maintenance programs; because title is held by a trustee entity, registration and leasing paperwork may reflect lessor/operator distinctions commonly seen in airline fleet financing.

Model & Market Context

The Airbus A220-100 occupies a niche for operators seeking single-aisle efficiency on lower-capacity routes where range up to 3,600 nm and a cruise of 447 kts provide flexibility beyond regional jets. Competing models typically include small narrowbodies and advanced regional jets, but the A220’s cabin width and fuel efficiency driven by the PW1524G give it a competitive resale and operator demand profile. For buyers and lessors, considerations include lifecycle maintenance costs for the geared turbofans, airframe utilization in dense schedules, and residual value influenced by the larger A220 family adoption; the aircraft’s ownership by a corporate trustee is representative of fleet-finance structures prevalent in the contemporary market.