Air Canada to add eight more Boeing 737-8 aircraft to its fleet
Air Canada announced that it has signed an agreement with BOC Aviation Limited to lease eight Boeing 737-8 aircraft.
“We look forward to these aircraft entering into service next year, upon the completion of some required modifications. These eight, brand-new, fuel- and cost-efficient 737-8s will provide more fleet flexibility and additional capacity while supporting one of our sustainability goals of mitigating emissions,” said Michael Rousseau, President and Chief Executive Officer of Air Canada.
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The eight aircraft are scheduled for delivery in 2024 and will undergo the necessary modifications before entering service in 2025.
These aircraft, which will join the 41 Boeing 737 MAX 8s currently operated by the airline, will initially have a single configuration (Economy) until they are reconfigured with two classes.
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