US startup Magnifica Air has been identified as the customer behind a previously undisclosed firm order for 10 Airbus A220-300 aircraft. The Florida-based company plans to use the jets in a luxury configuration carrying just 54 passengers, offering scheduled flights with amenities normally associated with private aviation.
The identity of the buyer was disclosed on November 9 in Mirabel, Canada, where Airbus manufactures the A220. The order had already been included in the manufacturer's backlog under an unidentified customer, meaning the announcement does not represent 10 additional sales recorded in November. The original booking date has not been confirmed.
The aircraft will be marketed as ACJ220-300s, with cabins featuring 54 seats, including one private suite. That compares with approximately 150 passengers in a typical airline configuration of the A220-300. The proposed interior eliminates overhead luggage bins and incorporates additional humidity control and a lower cabin altitude.
According to Corporate Jet Investor, Magnifica's first A220-300 is already in production. The airline has also begun seeking proposals from companies interested in completing the interiors of its newly ordered aircraft.
Plans for a 17-aircraft fleet
The order brings Magnifica Air's announced fleet commitments to 17 aircraft, comprising 14 A220s and three A321neos. The company intends to operate the jets on premium scheduled services, initially connecting South Florida and New York, with other destinations planned across the United States and the Caribbean.
Magnifica first unveiled its business model in October 2025. At the time, the company announced long-term leasing agreements for four new A220-300s and two A321neos from Air Lease Corporation, with deliveries scheduled for 2027.
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Those arrangements were reported by Air Data News at the time. The latest announcement identifies 10 additional A220-300s in the Airbus order book, although the company has not provided a detailed reconciliation of its purchase and leasing commitments.
The airline is targeting a 2027 launch, with passengers using private aviation terminals rather than conventional airline facilities. Its planned services include dedicated ground transportation and concierge assistance, although commercial schedules and fares have not yet been published.
A220 adapted for private-style travel
Magnifica's aircraft will differ from the ACJ TwoTwenty, the purpose-built Airbus corporate jet based on the smaller A220-100. The ACJ TwoTwenty typically accommodates a much smaller number of passengers in a customized private interior, whereas Magnifica intends to operate the larger A220-300 as a scheduled passenger aircraft.
The ACJ TwoTwenty is already in service. Airbus confirmed in May 2026 that four examples had entered operation worldwide, including three delivered to customers in the Middle East between 2023 and 2025 and a fourth delivered to an Asian corporate customer this year.
The American startup has previously selected Comlux to complete the interiors of its initial fleet, including six A220s and two A321neos. The company is now soliciting proposals for the interiors of the newly disclosed aircraft, leaving the contractor for those 10 jets to be determined.
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Magnifica also selected Airbus' Skywise digital services for aircraft monitoring, flight planning, crew management and operational support. Airbus has not disclosed the value of the 10-aircraft order or a delivery schedule for the newly identified aircraft.
