Air Canada plans to purchase 90 new aircraft between 2024 and 2029. The airline is expanding its air cargo fleet and also aims to bring retired Boeing 767 aircraft back into passenger service. This strategy is intended to enhance Air Canada’s operational efficiency.
Air Canada aims to purchase 90 new aircraft between 2024 and 2029 as part of its five-year fleet expansion strategy. As part of this strategy, Air Canada Cargo has leased two Boeing 767-300F freighter aircraft to Ethiopian Airlines Cargo (ET). These aircraft will be retired in April 2024 and stored at Kansas City International Airport. Ethiopian Cargo will increase its fleet to 20 aircraft with these additions, enhancing its capacity to connect Africa to global markets.
Additionally, Air Canada has ordered eight converted Boeing 767-300F and Boeing 777 freighters as part of its fleet expansion plan initiated in 2022. However, due to a slowdown in the air cargo market, Air Canada plans to phase out these aircraft in 2024 and transition to a more flexible fleet structure with six converted 767-300F freighters.
Air Canada’s Boeing 767 Passenger Aircraft to Return to Service
Air Canada will reinstate its Boeing 767-300ER aircraft, which were retired due to the pandemic, for passenger service starting in February 2025. These aircraft will fly to popular destinations such as Las Vegas, Calgary, Edmonton, Montego Bay, and Phoenix from Toronto. Air Canada will offer 24 business class seats in a 1-1-1 configuration and 187 economy class seats in a 2-3-2 configuration on these aircraft.
Air Canada’s 2024-2029 Fleet Expansion Plan
Air Canada’s fleet expansion strategy includes the purchase of 90 new aircraft between 2024 and 2029. The planned new aircraft will include 30 Airbus A321XLR, 27 Airbus A220, 18 Boeing 787-10, 12 Boeing 737 MAX, and 2 Boeing 767-300ER aircraft. This expansion aims to improve the airline’s operational efficiency and optimize its route network.
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