Good question. I have watched that program since its inception many years ago - and was not a fan of Boeing trying to kill the program when Bombardier experienced debt issues (bit off more than they could chew with the C-Series). I am a fan of the airplane from the passenger perspective having flown on it at both Delta and JB (Breeze doesn't serve my city yet). And I am a fan from a technology perspective - yeah, the P&W engines have not been good, but the rest of the airplane is a technology upgrade - have you seen the cockpit? It's well thought out, advanced (no archaic overhead panel like in the 737), comfortable and a great compromise between the best of Boeing and Airbus cockpits. See a link here (many pilots I talk to have never been on an A220): https://www.airliners.net/photo/Delt...FG04x9/wFGazO4

I also know several pilots at Delta and JB who fly the A220 - and most love it compared to the 737 or previous Airbus type they have flown. And of course it is NOT perfect (especially with the engine issues) - people will have their own opinions. But it is comfortable for passengers, very versatile in terms of range, and cost efficient.

And no, I don't work for anyone affiliated with the program or selling the airplanes. If given a choice between flying on a 737/A320 or A220 at equal ticket prices, I will choose the A220 as a passenger every time. And considering how fuel efficient the airplane is, I would expect more airlines to swap out older/less efficient 737-700/800s and A319/20s for the A220 going forward to grow profits.

Big potential limiting factor will be Airbus's ability to produce the A220s fast enough (still working to improve the supply chain) - including the proposed stretch A220-500. That airplane will be a category killer in terms of CASM. Hope we hear about the A220-500 launch at the next big air show this summer. Delta, JB, Air Canada, Breeze and Air France have all publically stated they want the A220-500. See this article: https://www.airdatanews.com/airbus-a...-the-a220-500/