Aircraft
Air Canada Commits to Moving Ahead with A220, 737 Max Buys
The government of Canada will own a portion of the flag carrier under a provision of a C$5.879 billion aid package.
Air Canada has committed to completing the acquisition of 33 Airbus A220s thanks to a government aid package aimed at increasing the airline's liquidity position. (Photo: Air Canada)
Air Canada has committed to completing the acquisition of 33 Airbus A220s thanks to a government aid package aimed at increasing the airline's liquidity position. (Photo: Air Canada)

Air Canada plans to complete the acquisition of 33 Airbus A220s and 40 Boeing 737 Max narrowbodies thanks to a C$5.879 billion ($4.682 billion) financing commitment by the government of Canada under its Large Employer Emergency Financing Facility (LEEFF) program, the airline said late Monday.