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Air Canada has confirmed its decision to acquire five additional Airbus A220-300 aircraft, increasing its total order from 60 to 65 units. This move is part of the airline's strategy to modernize its fleet and enhance service on both new and existing routes.
John Du Bert, Executive Vice President and CFO of Air Canada, stated: "The A220 has delivered on its promises for Air Canada...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..."
Air Canada's relationship with the A220 began when it placed orders for 45 A220-300s in 2016, later adding another 15 in 2022. The airline first received this model on December 20, 2019, becoming the first North American operator of the aircraft type between Montreal and Calgary.
