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A New Era in Long-Haul: Air Canada to Acquire Airbus A350-1000 Widebody Aircraft to Support International Network Growth
Airline confirms an order for eight aircraft, with rights to purchase eight moreFirst delivery of this state-of-the-art aircraft is expected in 2030Aircraft unlocks a new generation of long-haul capabilitiesCabin design provides better experience for customer comfort MONTRÉAL, Feb. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Air Canada today announced the next phase of its fleet modernization program with the addition of the Airbus A350-1000 widebody aircraft. The airline will welcome eight aircraft to its fle
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