Accepted First Delivery In 2019, Airline Has 65 Total On Order

Air Canada has placed an order for five more of the single-aisle Airbus A220-300, making a total of 65 of the latest-generation jetliners it has on order since accepting its first one in December 2019. The airline placed its first order for 45 aircraft in 2016 and a second order for 15 more in 2022.

Air Canada was the launch operator of the A220-300 in North America in 2020 and now flies them to more than 70 destinations. The aircraft are assembled in Mirabel, Quebec. The A220 carries between 100 – 150 passengers in the widest cabin in its class, and it also has the lowest fuel consumption and longest range, out to 3,600 nm, in its size category.

John Di Bert, EVP and Chief Financial Officer at Air Canada said: “The A220 has delivered on its promises for Air Canada in its five years in service. It has allowed us to open new routes and better serve existing routes with an aircraft that has the right economics to support our profitable growth strategy.

“It is also very popular with customers. We are pleased to add an additional five of these aircraft, built in Mirabel, Quebec, right up the road from our Montreal headquarters and to further support Canada's aerospace sector.”

Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, EVP Sales Commercial Aircraft at Airbus said: “This is Air Canada's third order for the A220 in a few years. We are committed to working closely with the flag carrier as we support its fleet renewal programme. The A220 is the most efficient aircraft in its size category, offering superior comfort with a spacious cabin and the range to fly numerous destinations on the carrier’s network.”

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