AIR CANADA will boost its contingent of Airbus A220-300s with an additional 15 aircraft. Having converted options, this means its total firm order for the type has been increased from 45 to 60 at the time of Airliner World going to press. According to the flag carrier, these 15 new airframes are slated for handover in 2026.
Michael Rousseau, president and chief executive of Air Canada, said: "This expanded order for the A220, built up the road from our Montréal headquarters, is an important development in the modernisation of our fleet and a clear indication that we are emerging from the pandemic solidly positioned for the future. The A220 has become a mainstay of our narrowbody fleet, and its performance and passenger comfort are enabling us to compete effectively in the North American market."