The exceptional versatility and performance of the A321XLR will enable Air Canada to further develop its network expansion in a sustainable way.
Air Canada has confirmed an order of additional six A321XLR aircraft with Airbus, this takes the total A321XLR fleet of Air Canada to 26, including the 20 additional A321XLRs that they are acquiring through lessors.
Michael Rousseau, President and Chief Executive Officer of Air Canada said, “Air Canada is committed to further strengthening its market-leading position, especially through investments in new technology. The acquisition of the state-of-the-art Airbus A321XLR is an important element of this strategy and will drive our core priorities of elevating the customer experience, advancing our environmental goals, network expansion, and increasing our overall cost efficiency. This order also shows that Air Canada is emerging strongly from the pandemic and is ideally positioned to grow, compete and thrive in a reshaped global aviation industry.”
Christian Scherer, Airbus Chief Commercial Officer and Head of Airbus International said, “The exceptional versatility and performance of the A321XLR will enable Air Canada to further develop its network expansion in a sustainable way with increased efficiencies and reduced CO2 emissions,” said “We thank Air Canada for its confidence in us and are delighted by the step-up in our longstanding relationship.”
The A321XLR is a perfect fit for Air Canada’s fleet, given its history of operating the entire A320-Family as well as Airbus’ long-range A330-300 widebody and more recently, Airbus’ latest-generation single-aisle aircraft, the A220. The new Airbus A321XLR, the latest generation Single Aisle jet, is an ideal replacement for older and less fuel-efficient aircraft that will allow Air Canada to add new destinations in the most sustainable way.
The A321XLR is the next evolutionary step in the A320neo Family of aircraft, meeting market requirements for increased range and payload in a single-aisle aircraft, and creating more value for airlines by enabling economically viable service on longer routes than any comparable aircraft model. It will allow services from Eastern Canada to a much larger selection of European destinations.
The A321XLR will deliver an unprecedented single-aisle aircraft range of up to 4,700nm, with 30 percent lower fuel consumption per seat compared to previous-generation aircraft as well as reduced NOx emissions and noise. The aircraft will feature the Airbus Airspace cabin, offering a next level of long-haul comfort to passengers.
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By the end of February 2022, the A320neo Family had accumulated nearly 7,900 orders from over 120 customers worldwide. A321XLR orders stood at 515 from 25 customers.
