Q: Context: The iPad Air 2 is the second-generation iPad Air tablet computer designed, developed, and marketed by Apple Inc. It was announced on October 16, 2014 alongside the iPad Mini 3, both of which were released on October 22, 2014. The iPad Air 2 is thinner and faster than its predecessor, the iPad Air, and features Touch ID with the height and screen size the same as the iPad Air.

Question: when was the apple ipad air 2 released? Let's give stream of consciousness first:
To answer this question, we should know that: It was announced on October 16, 2014 alongside the iPad Mini 3, both of which were released on October 22, 2014. Therefore, the final answer is October 16 , 2014.