Quantcast
GLOBAL INDUSTRY NEWS
Qatar Airways In Talks To Buy 20% Of Virgin Australia - Airline Ratings
Global Industry News

Air Canada leases eight Boeing jets from BOC Aviation

Policy
Webp mj5giaxbuhdg87inkyw111tm01w7
Jake Hardiman Senior Editor | Simple Flying

Air Canada has secured eight new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft from BOC Aviation, a Singapore-based lessor. This acquisition is intended to provide the airline with greater flexibility and capacity in response to rising travel demand. The new jets will feature CFM LEAP-1B engines and are expected to be delivered over the next five months, entering commercial service next year.

The introduction of these aircraft will enable Air Canada to manage its operations more efficiently while meeting both domestic and international travel demands. The MAX 8 models incorporate advanced technologies designed to enhance fuel efficiency and reduce carbon emissions.

In addition to the new MAX 8 orders, Air Canada is awaiting deliveries of other latest-generation aircraft from Airbus and Boeing. As of May 2024, the carrier's order book includes 27 Airbus A220s, 15 Airbus A321neos, and 18 Boeing 787-10s, totaling 60 pending deliveries.

Get the Newsletter
Sign-up to receive weekly round up of news from Sky Industry News
Subscribe
By submitting, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. By providing your phone number you are opting in and consenting to receive recurring SMS/MMS messages, including automated texts, to that number from our short code. Msg & data rates may apply. Reply HELP for help, STOP to end. SMS opt-in will not be sold, rented, or shared.

While initially configured for all-economy seating, Air Canada plans to upgrade the eight new jets later to match the standard configuration of its existing MAX 8 fleet. The standard configuration includes business class seats arranged in a 2-2 layout and economy class seats arranged in a 3-3 layout, with some economy seats offering extra legroom as Preferred seats.

Concurrently, Air Canada is retrofitting its Airbus A320 fleet with upgraded cockpit and avionics systems. This retrofit program aims to integrate features such as HUDs (Head-Up Displays), RNP AR (Required Navigation Performance Authorization Required), Soft Go-Around capabilities, among others. These enhancements are expected to improve pilots' situational awareness and operational efficiencies.

In terms of network expansion, Air Canada plans several upgrades for this winter season. These include launching new services or increasing capacity on existing routes by replacing narrowbody aircraft with widebody ones on high-demand routes such as those to Las Vegas, Phoenix, and Miami. Seasonal equipment upgrades will also be implemented for flights to these destinations using Airbus A330-300s, Boeing 777-200LRs, and Boeing 787 Dreamliners.

Additionally, Air Canada intends to boost its winter operations by adding services to over fifty popular destinations in the US and Caribbean. The airline also aims to increase services to India by introducing non-stop flights between Toronto and Mumbai along with improvements on other routes within India.

###

Organizations Included in this History
Simple Flying
More News

Lufthansa appoints Felipe Bonifatti as VP for Asia Pacific

Lufthansa Group has announced the appointment of Felipe Bonifatti as Vice President Asia Pacific & Joint Ventures East. Based in Singapore, Bonifatti will oversee all commercial activities, including Joint Venture sales, in the Asia Pacific region starting November 1, 2024.

Sep 26, 2024

UNI Property Services outlines strategic plan at global conference

Union leaders from over 30 countries gathered in Galway this week for the UNI Property Services Global Conference. The conference focused on building union power in the cleaning and security sectors, with delegates voting on strategic initiatives to address low wages, job insecurity, and unsafe working conditions. These initiatives will guide the sector's actions for the next four years.

Sep 26, 2024

Air France introduces free ultra-high-speed Wi-Fi across all aircraft starting in 2025

Air France is set to enhance its onboard Wi-Fi service, marking a significant move towards providing an upgraded travel experience. Starting in 2025, the airline will gradually introduce ultra-high-speed connectivity for passengers, aiming to offer a "ground-like" internet experience. This new service will be free of charge across all travel cabins and accessible by logging into a Flying Blue account. The rollout will eventually cover all Air France aircraft, replacing the current Wi-Fi offering.

Sep 26, 2024

Court rules in favor of Puerto Rico police bureau employees over withheld health benefits

Eleven civilian employees of the Puerto Rico Police Bureau (PRPB) have secured a favorable ruling in their federal class action lawsuit against both their employer and the Union of Organized Civilian Employees. The lawsuit accused these entities of illegally discriminating by removing an employer-provided health benefit from employees who chose not to join the union. These employees argued that this action violated their First Amendment rights to abstain from unwanted union affiliation, receiving legal support from National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation attorneys.

Sep 26, 2024

Air France highlights new routes partnerships at IFTM Top Resa trade fair

After a summer marked by the excitement of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Air France teams attended the IFTM Top Resa trade fair for three days filled with announcements, conferences, and meetings with tourism professionals.

Sep 24, 2024

Michigan security guards vote against mandatory union dues

A group of Michigan security guards employed by Triple Canopy, Inc. has voted to remove the power of United Government Security Officers of America (UGSOA) union officials to mandate union dues as a condition of employment. The vote, known as a "deauthorization" election, took place by mail in April and May, but the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) only recently released the full vote count.

Sep 23, 2024

Aviation Comments
Loading...

No comments available.

Trending
1

Michigan security guards vote against mandatory union dues

2

Director of Operations at Amazon Air: We ‘lead by asking questions to learn first’

3

Marriott employees request labor board vote on UNITE-HERE Local 2 removal

4

Tentative deal averts Air Canada pilots’ strike

5

MIT grad student files federal charges over forced dues for politics