Air Canada to add 8 Boeing 737-8 aircraft from BOC Aviation
by CM Staff
The eight aircraft are scheduled for delivery this year.
Air Canada aircraft
MONTREAL — Air Canada entered into an agreement with BOC Aviation for the placement of eight Boeing 737-8 aircraft.
“We look forward to these aircraft entering into service next year, upon the completion of some required modifications. These (aircraft) will provide more fleet flexibility and additional capacity while supporting one of our sustainability goals of mitigating emissions,” said Michael Rousseau, president and CEO of Air Canada.
Steven Townend, CEO and MD of BOC Aviation said, “Continued growth in passenger travel is stimulating demand for aircraft, which we have been able to address for Air Canada in this transaction with eight aircraft delivering from our 100 per cent latest technology orderbook.”
The eight aircraft are scheduled for delivery in 2024 and will undergo required modifications before entering service in 2025.
The aircraft will initially operate with a single economy class layout until they are reconfigured to fully match the onboard experience of Air Canada’s narrow-body, two-cabin standard at a later date. All eight aircraft will be powered by CFM LEAP-1B engines.
