Air Canada Unretires A Pair Of Boeing 767s
Intro
You know what they say: it is hard to let go of a product that is so good when it is so good. With the ongoing delay of new aircraft worldwide, Air Canada has decided that it will be bringing back two 767s into service come 2025, and I am very excited about this.
The Details
Air Canada has placed a vast number of orders for new jets ranging from the A321XLR to the Boeing 787-10. However, most of these aircraft aren't supposed to be delivered until 2026+, leaving a gap in the market for underserved destinations.
Originally, Air Canada retired these older birds in June 2020, during the pandemic, as almost the whole aviation world did. Two of these birds, though, were kept in long-term storage in Arizona and recently flown to Hamilton to assumably prepare for flight service.
What To Expect
From a passenger standpoint, this is one of the best aircraft to fly in the skies due to the 2-3-2 configuration in economy. It seems that the aircraft in question will be operated with 24 business class seats in a 1-1-1 configuration, which is the same product as a few years ago.
It's certainly not the best business-class seat in their fleet, but it is quite nostalgic. Alternatively, I just got the opportunity to fly the 787 in business, which was fantastic.
Timelines remain fragile for the time being, but I have to say I am impressed with this inventive way of bringing back extra capacity from Air Canada. As an example, American Airlines made a huge mistake retiring the A330s, 757s, and 767s during COVID-19, and now they are left shorthanded.
My applauses to you, Air Canada
Final Thoughts
Air Canada will be bringing two 767s out of retirement in 2025 to increase capacity in their global network. With the aviation market ever growing and expanding, this is a smart move by Air Canada. From a customer standpoint, this is able to provide great economy seating in a 2-3-2, as well as a nostalgic 1-1-1 business class cabin. Very innovative AC!
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