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SINGAPORE, 29 April 2026: Air Canada took delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR in Hamburg earlier this week, a next-generation single-aisle aircraft designed to fly longer routes efficiently and with greater passenger comfort. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The arrival of this aircraft, leased from SMBC Aviation Capital, marks an important milestone in Air Canada\u2019s fleet renewal and growth strategy, with a total of 30 A321XLR aircraft (15 to be leased, 15 to be acquired directly from Airbus SAS).<\/p>\n\n\n

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\u201cThe Airbus A321XLR introduces a dynamic new component to Air Canada\u2019s growth strategy, greatly expanding our flexibility to launch new international routes and improve our offering on existing markets. This game-changing aircraft will shortly be deployed across the Atlantic from Montr\u00e9al and Toronto, while also becoming a staple on key North American transcontinental markets,\u201d said Air Canada Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, and President of Cargo, Mark Galardo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBy combining transatlantic range with a significant reduction in fuel burn and CO2 emissions, the A321XLR will further empower Air Canada to unlock ambitious new routes with unprecedented efficiency. We are very proud to see our latest-designed aircraft take flight under the iconic maple leaf,\u201d said Airbus Commercial Aircraft EVP Sales Beno\u00eet de Saint-Exup\u00e9ry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The A321XLR delivery is the latest step in Air Canada\u2019s multi-year fleet modernisation programme, which focuses on customer experience, operational resilience, and fuel-efficiency improvements compared with older-generation aircraft. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to the A321XLR, Air Canada has announced orders for eight A350-1000s, with deliveries starting in 2030, and 14 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners. It also continues to take deliveries of the Canadian-built Airbus A220, with 23 aircraft remaining on its firm order of 65. Five Boeing 737 MAX aircraft on lease are scheduled for delivery in 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Source: Air Canada)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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