US EditionAir Canada to acquire Airbus A350-1000 widebody Aircraft to support international network growth
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Air Canada to acquire eight Airbus A350-1000 widebodies
Air Canada on February 11 announced the next phase of its fleet modernization program with the addition of the Airbus A350-1000 widebody aircraft. The airline committed to purchasing eight aircraft and has rights to purchase eight other A350-1000s, with deliveries scheduled to begin in the second half of 2030. “Air Canada’s acquisition of the Airbus A350-1000 will further solidify our position as a leading global airline through the next decade,…
Air Canada Orders A350-1000s, Snubs Boeing 777X
Big news from Canada this morning. Air Canada disclosed a firm order for eight A350-1000, marking a pivotal upgrade to the airline’s long-haul fleet strategy with an additional eight options. The order was listed as undisclosed in November 2025. Why this is big Air Canada’s fleet is listed in the following table. For the news, we focus on the widebodies. .memberful-global-teaser-content p:last-child{ -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, …
Air Canada strengthens widebody fleet with A350-1000 deal
Air Canada has placed an order for eight Airbus A350-1000 widebody aircraft as part of the next phase of its fleet modernisation programme,… The post Air Canada strengthens widebody fleet with A350-1000 deal appeared first on Aviation Business News.
Air Canada has formalized a firm order for eight Airbus A350-1000, a transaction that previously appeared in Airbus's order book under the label of an unidentified customer. For Air Canada, the challenge is to gain economic efficiency in segments where headquarters costs and cargo performance weigh heavily. In the press release, Mark Galardo (Vice-President General and Chief Commercial Officer, and President – Fret) stresses a "natural evolution…
Air Canada to acquire Airbus A350-1000 widebody aircraft
Air Canada today announced the next phase of its fleet modernisation program with the addition of the Airbus A350-1000 widebody aircraft. The airline will welcome eight aircraft to its fleet, and has rights to purchase eight other A350-1000s, with deliveries scheduled to begin in the second half of 2030. Mark Galardo, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, and President of Cargo at Air Canada, said: “Air Canada’s acquisition of t…
Air Canada Chooses Airbus Over Boeing For Long-Haul Fleet Expansion With New Order For A350-1000s
Air Canada has rejected Boeing-made planes in its latest widebody fleet expansion, instead sealing a deal with rival European manufacturer Airbus for up to 16 of its flagship A350-1000 twin-engined jets. The deal, announced on Wednesday, is for a firm commitment for eight A350-1000s with options for eight more. Deliveries are expected to start in the second half of 2030. “Air Canada’s acquisition of the Airbus A350-1000 will further solidify our…
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