Air Canada's New Airbus A321XLR Aircraft Takes Flight

Air Canada's new Airbus A321XLR aircraft takes flight

Would you take a long-haul flight on a narrow-body aircraft?That's the gamble 25-plus airlines have now made, ordering more than 500 total frames of the revolutionary new Airbus A321XLR aircraft.With a range of up to 4,700 nautical miles (just over 5,400 miles), longer than New York to Rome, the impressive capabilities of this aircraft open up new route possibilities that may not warrant a wide-body aircraft, as well as giving airlines the flexi…

Air Canada's Glowing Hearted Era Begins as First Airbus A321XLR Commercial Flight Takes Off

New Air Canada aircraft to feature Glowing Hearted cabin, including lie-flat seats, a first for a Canadian airline on a single-aisle aircraft A321XLR is scheduled t…

Air Canada’s Glowing Hearted Era Begins as First Airbus A321XLR Commercial Flight Takes Off

New Air Canada aircraft to feature Glowing Hearted cabin, including lie-flat seats, a first for a Canadian airline on a single-aisle aircraftA321XLR is scheduled to make its inaugural international flight on June 15 from Montréal to Toulouse

Air Canada’s Glowing Hearted Era Begins as First Airbus A321XLR Flight Takes Off

Air Canada today marked the entry into scheduled service of its first Airbus A321XLR. The 182 passengers onboard AC413 from Montréal to Toronto experienced the start of a whole new chapter in how - and where - Air Canada customers can fly. “Air Canada is building one of the most capable fleets in the industry. The entry into service of the first Airbus A321XLR marks a transformative moment for Air Canada and the beginning of an exciting new era …

Air Canada puts its first Airbus A321XLR into revenue service

Air Canada on June 9, 2026 marked the entry into scheduled service of its first Airbus A321XLR. The 182 passengers onboard AC413 from Montréal to Toronto experienced the start of a whole new chapter in how – and where – Air Canada customers can fly. Air Canada’s new Glowing Hearted cabin standard is making its debut on […]

Air Canada launches Airbus A321XLR service, introducing lie-flat seats on single-aisle transatlantic flights

Air Canada has entered a new phase of fleet modernisation with the start of commercial service for its first Airbus A321XLR, becoming the first Canadian airline to operate the type. The aircraft made its inaugural passenger flight on 9 June 2026 between Montréal and Toronto and is scheduled to operate its first international service on […]