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(26/09/23)
 Air Canada has placed a firm order with Boeing
for eighteen 787-10 Dreamliner aircraft.

Deliveries are scheduled to begin in Q4 2025 with
the last aircraft scheduled for delivery in Q1 2027.

The deal, which substitutes a previous agreement
for two Boeing 777 freighters, includes options for another 12
Boeing 787-10s.

The
acquisition of the new aircraft is part of an ongoing fleet
renewal program at Air Canada, with the airline continuing to take
delivery of new Airbus A220 aircraft, as well as plans to acquire
28 extra-long range (XLR) versions of the Airbus A321neo aircraft,
also beginning in 2025.

Air Canada Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner

The flag carrier has also finalized a purchase agreement for 30 ES-30
electric-hybrid aircraft under development by Heart Aerospace,
which are expected to enter service in 2028.

“Our experience shows customers greatly enjoy
flying on the Dreamliner, so we are pleased to offer them a larger
version of this popular aircraft, which will premiere a new,
state-of-the-art interior cabin design,” said Michael Rousseau,
President and Chief Executive Officer of Air Canada. “As
importantly, the 787 is highly fuel efficient and will generate
operational savings as well as support our sustainability goals of
reducing emissions.”

Air Canada currently operates thirty
787-9 and eight 787-8 versions of the Dreamliner, with two more
787-9 aircraft scheduled for delivery from a previous order.

The
787-10 is the largest model of the Dreamliner family and can carry
more than 330 customers depending on the seat configuration. It
also has 175 cubic meters (6,187 cubic feet) of cargo volume.

In total, Air Canada currently operates
approximately 240 aircraft in its mainline and Air Canada Rouge
fleet.

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