13-03-2025
Breeze Airways responds to FAA corrosion concerns on Airbus A220 aircraft
VERO BEACH — Breeze Airways flights at Vero Beach Regional Airport will be unaffected by the corrosion issues discovered on Airbus A220 passenger jets.
The Federal Aviation Administration announced that inspections had found corrosion on seat fittings and wing-to-body fairings on a number of A220s.
Fairings are non-structural aircraft components meant to minimize drag where the wing and body meet.
Breeze is aware of the issues, but does not anticipate grounding flights, according to Communications Specialist Ryne Williams. However, the Utah-based airline is proactively checking its fleet of 34 A220s, and monitoring FAA updates.
The A220 is Breeze's most utilized aircraft.
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If corrosion was found, the FAA instructed all A220 operators to address the issue. It also stated that the corrosion does not affect airworthiness or safety.
From Vero Beach, Breeze flies to Hartford, Connecticut; Islip, New York; Newburgh, New York; New Haven, Connecticut; Providence, Rhode Island; Washington, D.C., which continues to Ogdensburg, New York; and White Plains, New York.
Nick Slater is TCPalm's Indian River County Watchdog reporter. You can reach him at and 224-830-2875.
This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: Breeze Airways does not expect issues with corrosion on Airbus A220
