Air Canada 777/787 Purchases

[SilverFox441]

Air Canada, long a "Prestige Customer" for Airbus, struck a blow to Airbus even as it prepares for the launch of the A380 Super Jumbo.

Air Canada has signed a deal with Boeing for a major fleet modernization effort, buying 18 Boeing 777s and 14 787s. The contract is valued at $6 Billion. The airline also has options on a further 18 777s and 46 787s.

Air Canada will continue to operate Airbus aircraft, primariy in the domestic, narrow body, market.

http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtm ... ID=8281337 (includes artists rendering of 777/787 in AC livery)

http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/news/artic ... 2&ito=1565

[Craig.]

Considering the financial state of Air Canada, the order surprises me. But a good choice. The 787 should cover all their north american operations, and the 777 its over-seas.

[Jimbo]

I wish i had that ammount of money...

[beefhole]

I wish i had that ammount of money...

Who doesn't. :-/