Air Canada to fly eight new Boeing 737-8 aircraft in 2025

Air Canada has announced an agreement with BOC Aviation Limited 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 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 Michael Rousseau, president and CEO at Air Canada, in a statement Tuesday (July 2). 

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 our customers enjoy in Air Canada's narrow-body, two-cabin standard at a later date. 

All eight aircraft will be powered by CFM LEAP-1B engines.

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