Air Canada orders 18 Boeing 787-10 jets
Boeing announced Monday that Air Canada has chosen the 787 Dreamliner to modernize and expand its fleet with an order for 18 787-10 aircraft, with the option to purchase 12 more.
“Our experience shows that customers really enjoy flying the Dreamliner, so we are pleased to offer them a larger version of this popular aircraft, which will debut a new, state-of-the-art cabin interior design,” said Michael Rousseau, the airline’s president and CEO.
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By reducing fuel consumption and improving efficiency by up to 25% compared to previous-generation aircraft, the 787 helps advance Air Canada’s ambitious environmental goals for the coming decades.
The airline currently operates a fleet of 38 787 aircraft, of which eight are 787-8s and 30 are 787-9s. The largest model in the family, the 787-10, can carry up to 336 passengers with a range of 6,330 nautical miles (11,730 km).
With the selection of the 787 Dreamliner family, Air Canada supports economic growth and employment throughout the Canadian airline industry. Canada is one of Boeing’s largest international supply bases, with more than 550 suppliers.
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