Air Canada 787-8
Air Canada's 787-8 fleet are Boeing 787-8s with delivery in 2014. All planes have a capacity of 251 passengers (20 business, 21 premium economy and 210 economy). This series has a range of 14,200 to 15,200 km, designed for trans-continental flight.
This series provided the inaugural flight on July 15th, 2014 from Toronto to Tokyo. Toronto to Tel Aviv service was replaced with 787s in August 2014. Prior to international service, this series provides domestic service typically from Toronto to Halifax or Vancouver.
| Engine | Range | Cruise Speed | Seating |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Electric GEnx-1B | 14,200-15,200 km | 913 km/h | 20 business, 21 premium economy, 210 economy |
Interior Details
Standard (788)
- 20 Business Class suites
- 1-2-1 lie-flat suites
- 2 bathrooms
- Seat-back entertainment
- Power ports and USB
- Complementary snacks and drinks
- 21 Premium Economy seats
- 2-3-2 recliner seats with extra legroom and width
- 1 bathroom
- Seat-back entertainment
- Power ports and USB
- Complementary snacks and drinks
- 210 Economy Class seats
- 3-3-3 standard seats
- 4 bathrooms
- Seat-back entertainment
- Power ports and USB
- Complementary snacks and drinks
History
The initial order for Boeing 777-300ER aircraft was made in November 2005, alongside an order for Boeing 777-300ER, Boeing 777-200LR and Boeing 787-9 aircraft. The order was for 60 Boeing 787 aircraft of mixed variety (14 firm, 46 purchase rights). The original delivery date was expected to be 2010. They were purchased to replace the Boeing 767-300ER fleet. [1]
In 2007, the firm order was increased to 37, with planned delivery through to 2014, leaving options at 23.[2]
Due to delays in the 787 program, initial delivery was deferred to 2012 in 2008.[3] In 2009, this delay was extended to early 2013. [4] In 2011, the first delivery date was set to 2014. [5]
The split of fleet between -8 and -9 was revealed in 2013. Originally, the split was planned for 15 787-8 and 21 787-9.[6] In 2015, the order split was changed to 8 787-8 and 29 787-9.[7]
| Fleet Count Timeline | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Details
New Aircraft
| Fleet Number | Registration | Thumbnail | Construction Number | Line Number | Airframe First Flight | Delivery | In-Service First Flight | In-Service Final Flight | Configuration | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 801 | C-GHPQ | 
|
35257 | 160 | 22 Apr 2014 | 18 May 2014 | 23 May 2014 (YYZ-YHZ) |
| ||
| 802 | C-GHPT | 
|
35258 | 170 | 23 May 2014 | 16 Jun 2014 | 19 Jun 2014 (YYZ-YHZ) |
| ||
| 803 | C-GHPU | 
|
35259 | 174 | 10 Jul 2014 | 27 Jul 2014 | 28 Jul 2014 (YYZ-YYC) |
| ||
| 804 | C-GHPV | 35260 | 220 | 21 Aug 2014 | 25 Sep 2014 | 5 Oct 2014 (YYZ-YUL) |
| |||
| 805 | C-GHPX | 35261 | 230 | 1 Oct 2014 | 3 Nov 2014 | 7 Nov 2014 (YYZ-CPH) | ||||
| 806 | C-GHPY | 35262 | 235 | 18 Oct 2014 | 30 Nov 2014 | 1 Dec 2014 (YYZ-YVR) |
| |||
| 807 | C-GHQQ | 
|
35263 | 254 | 10 Dec 2014 | 30 Jan 2015 | ||||
| 808 | C-GHQY | 
|
35264 | 265 | 27 Jan 2015 | 28 Feb 2015 | 1 Mar 2015 (YYZ-YVR) |
|
References
- ↑ https://www.aircanada.com/content/dam/aircanada/portal/documents/PDF/en/annual-report/2006_ar.pdf
- ↑ https://www.aircanada.com/content/dam/aircanada/portal/documents/PDF/en/annual-report/2007_ar.pdf
- ↑ https://www.aircanada.com/content/dam/aircanada/portal/documents/PDF/en/annual-report/2008_ar.pdf
- ↑ https://www.aircanada.com/content/dam/aircanada/portal/documents/PDF/en/annual-report/2009_ar.pdf
- ↑ https://www.aircanada.com/content/dam/aircanada/portal/documents/PDF/en/annual-report/2011_ar.pdf
- ↑ https://www.aircanada.com/content/dam/aircanada/portal/documents/PDF/en/annual-report/2013_ar.pdf
- ↑ https://www.aircanada.com/content/dam/aircanada/portal/documents/PDF/en/annual-report/2015_ar.pdf
