# Air Canada recently confirmed a firm order for eight Airbus A350-1000 aircraft.

*business · news · 2026-04-10 · Simple Flying*

## Key points

- Air Canada has ordered eight Airbus A350-1000s, ending its all-Boeing widebody strategy.
- The A350-1000 enables nonstop routes like Toronto-Sydney and Montreal-Singapore, previously impossible with the 777-300ER.
- A350-1000's composite airframe and Trent XWB-97 engines cut fuel consumption per seat by 25%.
- Cabin altitude on the A350-1000 is 6,000 feet, improving passenger comfort versus the 777's 8,000 feet.
- Predictive maintenance via digital twin technology will reduce AOG incidents and improve fleet reliability.

**Companies:** Air Canada, Airbus
**Countries:** Canada, France, United Kingdom

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