Airlines

Air Canada to fly every model in the 787 Dreamliner family, orders 18 Boeing 787-10s

Boeing and Air Canada announced that the carrier has chosen the 787 Dreamliner to modernize and expand its fleet, placing an order for 18 787-10 widebody jets with an option to purchase 12 more. Air Canada, the country’s flag carrier, will use the new fuel-efficient planes as part of a larger drive to decrease carbon emissions while extending its global route network.

The 787 contributes to Air Canada’s ambitious environmental goals over the next several decades by reducing fuel consumption and boosting efficiency by up to 25% compared to prior-generation jets. The carrier is well-positioned to optimize its fleet as it adds international routes in new and old markets, using the route flexibility and operating economics of the Dreamliner family.

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Currently, 38 787 aircraft, including 30 787-9 and 8 787-8 aircraft, are operated by Air Canada. The family’s largest aircraft, the 787-10, has a range of 6,330 nautical miles (11,730 km) and can accommodate up to 336 passengers.

By choosing the 787 Dreamliner family, Air Canada is promoting job creation and economic development for the whole Canadian aviation sector. With more than 550 vendors, Canada is one of Boeing’s major global supply hubs. The 787 programme is supported by more than a dozen Canadian vendors, including Boeing’s Winnipeg aerospace composite production facility. Boeing supports more than 14,000 direct and indirect jobs and provides Canada with an annual economic benefit of CAD $4 billion.

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The 787 family has established more than 370 new nonstop routes since commercial service started in 2011, and more than 1,760 orders from 87 customers—including more than 870 repeat orders from 56 repeat customers—have been placed. More than 295 orders and commitments have been placed for the 787 over the past year. Four airlines currently operate or will soon operate fleets with all three 787 Dreamliner types, making up nearly half of all operators.

Airlines

Sanctions & Engine Issues Ground Half of Russia’s A320neo fleet

Russia’s aviation sector, already strained by Western sanctions, faces another setback as nearly half of its Airbus A320neo family aircraft are grounded due to unresolved engine issues.

This development highlights the growing challenges for russia commercial aircraft in maintaining their fleets under the weight of global restrictions and limited access to spare parts.

Out of the 66 Airbus A320neo and A321neo jets in Russia, 34 are now out of service, according to the Kommersant business newspaper. These planes are powered by engines manufactured by Pratt & Whitney, a subsidiary of RTX Corporation.

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The engines are affected by a previously identified defect in the metal used for certain parts, prompting accelerated inspections and maintenance.

Sanctions have compounded the issue, blocking the supply of essential components from major manufacturers like Boeing and Airbus. Without proper maintenance, experts warn that these aircraft may face decommissioning as early as 2026.

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Airlines like S7, which operates a significant portion of these grounded jets, plan to conserve the engines for future use during peak travel seasons. However, reports suggest that over 20 of S7’s Airbus planes have engines that have already reached the end of their operational lifespan. Recently, russia seeks assistance from kazakhstan’s airlines to bolster its domestic flights.

While some A320neo and A321neo planes in Russia are equipped with French-made LEAP engines, which are seen as less problematic, the challenges remain daunting.

The situation underscores the long-term impact of sanctions on Russia’s aviation sector and the increasing difficulties in keeping its modern fleets operational.