QantasLink’s new A220 aircraft will make its debut on the international network when the airline commences flying between Darwin and Singapore in March.

Originally due to launch with the Embraer E190, the larger 137-seat A220 will operate five times per week, offering over 70,000 seats on the route every year.

“We’re so excited our brand-new A220 aircraft [will be operating] our Singapore – Darwin flights, which will be the first of its kind to operate out of Singapore,” said Qantas Group International CEO, Cam Wallace.

QantasLink has taken delivery of the first four of 29 A220 jet aircraft, which are steadily replacing its long-serving fleet of Boeing 717s as part of the Qantas Group’s fleet renewal program.

With almost double the range of the 717s, the A220 can fly between any two points in Australia and opens opportunities for new short-haul international routes, like Darwin-Singapore.

QantasLink’s new A220 are currently operating on a number of domestic and regional routes.