SEATTLE, Sept. 25,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Air Canada
announced today the carrier is selecting the 787 Dreamliner to
further modernize and grow its fleet with an order for 18 787-10
widebody jets, with the option to purchase 12 more. The flag
carrier of the country, Air Canada will deploy the new
fuel-efficient airplanes as part of its broader strategy
to reduce carbon emissions while expanding its global route
network.
"Air Canada has made investing in the passenger experience a
core priority. Our experience shows customers greatly enjoy flying
on the Dreamliner, so we are pleased to offer them a larger version
of this popular aircraft, which will premiere a new,
state-of-the-art interior cabin design. As importantly, the 787 is
highly fuel efficient and will generate operational savings as well
as support our sustainability goals of reducing emissions," said
Michael Rousseau, president and CEO
of Air Canada.
Reducing fuel use and improving efficiency by up to 25% compared
to previous generation jets, the 787 helps advance Air Canada's
ambitious environment goals over the next several decades. The
carrier is positioned to optimize its fleet as it adds
international routes in new and existing markets, further
benefiting from the Dreamliner family's route flexibility and
operating economics.
"With the 787 Dreamliner family, Air Canada will soon operate
one of the most modern, efficient widebody fleets in the world,"
said Stan Deal, president and CEO of
Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "The 787-10 will provide Air Canada
with greater flexibility and commonality across its expansive
network, connecting Canadians to destinations around the
world."
Air Canada currently operates a
fleet of 38 787s, including eight 787-8 and 30 787-9 jets. The
largest model in the family, the 787-10, can carry up to 336
passengers with a range of 6,330 nautical miles (11,730 km).
With the selection of the 787 Dreamliner family, Air Canada is
supporting economic growth and jobs across the Canadian aviation
industry. Canada is among Boeing's largest international
supply bases with more than 550 suppliers. There are more than a
dozen Canadian suppliers supporting the 787 program, including
Boeing's aerospace composite manufacturing facility in Winnipeg. Each year, Boeing contributes
CAD ~$4 billion in economic benefit
to Canada while supporting more
than 14,000 direct and indirect jobs.
Since revenue service began in 2011, the 787 family has opened
more than 370 new nonstop routes around the world and received more
than 1,760 orders from 87 customers – including more than 870
repeat orders from 56 repeat customers. Over the last year, the 787
has received more than 295 orders and commitments. Nearly half of
all 787 Dreamliner operators fly more than one variant and four
airlines operate, or will operate, fleets with all three
variants.
As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops,
manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products
and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. As a
top U.S. exporter, the company leverages the talents of a global
supplier base to advance economic opportunity, sustainability and
community impact. Boeing's diverse team is committed to innovating
for the future and living the company's core values of safety,
quality and integrity. Learn more at www.boeing.com.
Adam Mertz
International Sales Communications, Boeing Commercial Airplanes
adam.j.mertz@boeing.com
+1 (206) 240-1786
Boeing Media Relations
media@boeing.com
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