- Air Canada (AC) announced has converted options for 15 Airbus A220-300 aircraft into firm orders
- This brings the total number of Canadian-built aircraft it will acquire for its fleet to 60
- All of Air Canada’s A220s are built in Mirabel, Quebec
- Air Canada is Canada’s largest airline, the country’s flag carrier and a founding member of Star Alliance
- Air Canada (AC) is up 0.85 per cent, trading at C$18.90 per share at 1:05 pm ET
Air Canada (AC) has converted options for 15 Airbus A220-300 aircraft into firm orders.
This brings the total number of Canadian-built aircraft it will acquire for its fleet to 60.
Michael Rousseau, President and Chief Executive of Air Canada, commented on the news.
“This expanded order for the A220, built up the road from our Montreal headquarters, is an important development in the modernization of our fleet. It is a clear indication that we are emerging from the pandemic and solidly positioned for the future. The A220 has become a mainstay of our narrowbody fleet. Its performance and passenger comfort are enabling us to compete effectively in the North American market.”
The airline currently operates a fleet of 31 A220s, with two more deliveries expected in 2022. Six more will be delivered in each of 2024 and 2025, with 15 additional aircraft scheduled for delivery in 2026. All of Air Canada’s A220s are built in Mirabel, Quebec.
The modern and fuel-efficient A220 is playing an important role in Air Canada meeting its commitment to reach a goal of net zero emissions from all global operations by 2050. It yields a 25 per cent reduction in fuel consumption per seat. It also reduces carbon dioxide emissions by 25 per cent compared to the previous generation of aircraft. The nitrogen oxide emissions are 50 per cent below CAEP/6 standards. The A220 also delivers a 50 per cent reduction in noise footprint than previous-generation aircraft.
Air Canada is Canada’s largest airline, the country’s flag carrier and a founding member of Star Alliance.
Air Canada (AC) is up 0.85 per cent, trading at C$18.90 per share at 1:05 pm ET.
