Air Canada And BOC Aviation Sign Agreement For Eight Jets

Canada’s flag carrier, Air Canada, has signed an agreement with BOC Aviation to lease eight new Boeing 737-8 jets. The single-aisle jets are scheduled for delivery before 2024 comes to a close. However, they will undergo modifications before entering service next year.

Air Canada confirms that the aircraft will initially have a single Economy class layout. Later, they will be revamped to feature a two-class cabin. All the new jets leased from BOC Aviation will be powered by CFM LEAP-1B engines.

Here’s what Michael Rousseau, President & CEO of Air Canada, said in an official release:

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.