The iPad Air (5th generation), colloquially known as the iPad Air 5 or iPad Air M1, is a tablet computer developed and marketed by Apple Inc. It was announced by Apple on March 8, 2022. Pre-orders began on March 11, 2022, and shipping began on March 18, 2022. It succeeded the fourth-generation iPad Air and is available in five colors: Space Gray, Starlight, Pink, Purple, and Blue.
The iPad Air (5th generation) was discontinued on May 7, 2024, following the announcement of its successor, the sixth-generation iPad Air.