Canada  – Airbus has appointed Guillaume Chevasson as the new head of the A220 program and CEO of Airbus Canada Limited Partnership, effective October 1, 2025, succeeding Benoît Schultz amid a critical phase in program scale-up and profitability goals. At 42, Chevasson brings 20 years of Airbus experience across finance, corporate strategy, Asia-Pacific sales, and cross-border integration. He has held roles including vice-chairman of EFW and board member positions at ATR and AeroStack.

• Leadership transition: Chevasson, currently Head of Finance & Controlling for Airbus Commercial Aircraft, will take over from Schultz—who oversaw doubling of headcount, the inauguration of the Mirabel pre-assembly line, and construction of flight-test and delivery centers since 2021. Schultz moves to become Airbus’s global procurement chief.

• Program ramp-up: Airbus targets an A220 production rate of 14 aircraft per month by 2026; deliveries reached 12 in June. Demand remains strong with confirmed orders from carriers like LOT and Air Niugini.

• Strategic investment: The Mirabel site benefits from a US $1.2 billion joint commitment by Airbus and the Government of Quebec extending through 2035, reinforcing Canada’s premier position in Airbus global operations.

• Growth ambitions: Airbus and Quebec see over C$40 billion economic impact from the A220 through 2044. An advanced study on a potential A220-500 stretch—with larger capacity and engine options—is expected to conclude by end of 2025, targeting entry into service in the early 2030s.

About Airbus Canada Limited Partnership
Headquartered in Mirabel, Québec, Airbus Canada Limited Partnership is responsible for the development and manufacturing of the Airbus A220 family of single-aisle passenger aircraft.

Source: Airbus
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