Air Canada has announced an agreement with BOC Aviation Limited to lease eight Boeing 737-8 aircraft. The planes will arrive over the course of this year and go into service in 2025.
"We look forward to these aircraft entering into service next year, upon the completion of some required modifications. These eight, brand-new, fuel- and cost-efficient 737-8s will provide more fleet flexibility and additional capacity while supporting one of our sustainability goals of mitigating emissions," said AC CEO Michael Rousseau.
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"We are pleased that Canada's flag carrier, Air Canada, is working with us once again as it strengthens its network," said Steven Townend, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of BOC Aviation.
"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% latest technology orderbook."
The eight aircraft are scheduled for delivery this year 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 Air Canada’s narrow-body, two-cabin standard at a later date.
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