Thu, Nov 10, 2005
Up To 96 Airplanes To Renew/Expand Fleet
Air Canada has
(finally) signed a contract with Boeing to upgrade the airline's
fleet with up to 36 Boeing 777s and 60 Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The
conclusion of the order comes six months after the airline
announced a widebody fleet renewal plan, subject to a number of
conditions.
"We're extremely pleased to move forward with the renewal of Air
Canada 's widebody fleet with these new Boeing airplanes," said
Robert Milton, president and chief executive officer of ACE
Aviation Holdings Inc., Air Canada 's parent company. "Our analysis
of these aircraft confirmed overwhelmingly attractive economics; we
estimate the fuel burn and maintenance cost savings alone on the
787 to be approximately 30 per cent versus the 767s they will
replace. This is particularly important in the current
high-fuel-price environment."
As with the previous agreement, announced in April, the new
contract with Air Canada includes firm orders for 18 777s, plus
purchase rights for 18 more, in a yet-to-be-determined mix of the
777 family's newest models: the 777-300ER, the 777-200LR Worldliner
(the longest-range airplane in the world) and the newly announced
777 Freighter. Air Canada 's new 777 deliveries will begin in
2007.
The order also includes
14 ultra-efficient new Boeing 787 Dreamliners, plus options and
purchase rights for an additional 46 airplanes. Air Canada 's first
787 will be delivered in 2010. The firm orders in the agreement are
valued at approximately $6 billion at list prices.
"Our 777s and 787s are uniquely suited to meet Air Canada's
current route structure and growth plans for long-range, nonstop
routes for both passengers and cargo," said Alan Mulally, president
and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "Operating modern and
comfortable 777s and 787s in the same fleet will allow Air Canada
to tailor capacity to seasonal demand with two aircraft types that
fly the same speed and range, yet offer different seating and cargo
capacities."
Air Canada is the 25th airline to select the 787 Dreamliner,
bringing the total number of announced firm orders and commitments
to 309. Air Canada joins a growing team of 787 launch customers
who've recognized the 787's exceptional value and superior
operating performance.
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