Air Canada selects boeing 777s and 787 Dreamliners
Apr 25, 2005, 4:26 am
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Air Canada selects boeing 777s and 787 Dreamliners
Hot off the press! ^
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050425/mo146.html?.v=1
Air Canada selects boeing 777s and 787 Dreamliners; Modern, efficient and comfortable airplanes to renew and modernize fleet - Agreement includes 32 firm orders, plus additional options and purchase rights
Monday April 25, 6:03 am ET
MONTREAL, April 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - ACE Aviation Holdings Inc., the parent company of Air Canada, and Boeing today announced a wide-body fleet renewal plan for the airline that includes up to 36 Boeing 777s and up to 60 Boeing 787 Dreamliners. Air Canada will use the airplanes to modernize its existing fleet and improve operating efficiencies, creating one of the world's youngest and most simplified airline fleets.
The wide-body renewal plan includes firm orders for 18 Boeing 777s, plus purchase rights for 18 more, in a yet-to-be-determined mix of the 777 family's newest models: the 777-300ER, the 777-200LR Worldliner (the longest range airplane in the world), and the newly announced 777 Freighter. Air Canada's 777 deliveries are scheduled to begin next year with the arrival of three 777- 300ERs in 2006. The carrier's first 777-300ERs will operate its Vancouver- Tokyo service.
The renewal plan also includes firm orders for 14 ultra-efficient new Boeing 787 Dreamliners, plus options and purchase rights for an additional 46 airplanes. Air Canada's first 787 is scheduled for delivery in 2010.
"Our decision to modernize our fleet with the 777 and 787 Dreamliner will move Air Canada into a clear leadership position among North American international carriers with the world's two newest and most efficient twin- engine, long-haul airplanes," said Robert Milton, Chairman, President and CEO of ACE Aviation Holdings. "No other carrier in North America is in a position to order the latest and most capable variants of the 777, the 200LR, and the 300ER and also the 787. The superior customer comfort and operating economics of these aircraft will put us in the company of the leading European, Middle East and Asia Pacific carriers.
"Our analysis of these aircraft pointed to overwhelmingly attractive economics. We have estimated the fuel burn and maintenance cost savings alone on the 787 to be approximately 30 per cent versus the 767s they will replace. Particularly important in the current high fuel price environment is that the savings on these two line items alone will be more than twice the incremental ownership costs in acquiring these aircraft. Our only disappointment is that Boeing will not be able to deliver us our first 787 aircraft until 2010.
"The agreement with Boeing is very attractive financially as the operating cost of the 777 and 787 will be significantly less than our current airplanes they will replace, the acquisition costs will be spread over several years, and the asset values of the aircraft we will replace and sell are significant. As we are planning to dispose of more than 60 wide-bodies over the next decade, the net cash outlay for acquisition of these new aircraft is expected to be greatly reduced. The average age of the Boeing 767s to be replaced will be approximately 22 years."
The order is subject to several conditions including final documentation. The companies expect to finalize the agreement by mid-year.
Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO, Alan Mulally, noted the significance of the timing of the Air Canada order. "The timing of Air Canada's decision is critical for locking in rapidly disappearing early delivery positions for the 787, which is essentially sold out through 2010," said Mulally. "Air Canada also has secured three of the very few remaining near-term delivery slots for the 777."
The 777 and 787 are uniquely suited to meet Air Canada's current route structure and growth plans, which include long-range, non-stop routes for both passengers and cargo, with an increasing emphasis on growing markets in Latin America and China. Operating in the same fleet, the 777 and 787 will allow Air Canada to tailor capacity to seasonal demand with two aircraft types that fly the same speed and range yet offer different seating capacities.
"The new aircraft improves Air Canada's ability to manage its capacity more in line with the dynamic marketplace by giving it a constant stream of efficient aircraft guaranteeing its ability to take advantage of growth opportunities, such as China, or through retirement of older aircraft, shrink its capacity while improving the mix of extremely fuel efficient aircraft," said Montie Brewer, President and CEO of Air Canada.
"The success of the new Asia and Latin America routes introduced over the past year point to further international expansion as key to increasing shareholder value," said Brewer. "This new equipment will permit us to lock in and expand our market penetration in an area which is already yielding very positive economic returns. This, coupled with the flexibility negotiated both in terms of delivery and financial options, should assure that we are at the forefront of North American carriers in terms of the profitability of international operations."
The delivery of three 777s in 2006 will allow Air Canada to implement its recently announced expansion of services to China using existing wide-body aircraft. Air Canada will introduce daily Toronto-Shanghai non-stop service in summer 2006 and will increase flights to daily service between Toronto and Beijing. Daily Vancouver-Guangzhou non-stop service is planned to begin summer 2007. From its main Toronto hub, Air Canada also expects to start Toronto- Guangzhou cargo service in 2007 and plans to eventually add Tianjin to its freight operations. The expansion of passenger and freight services to China has been made possible by the new bilateral air agreement between Canada and China.
From its main hub in Toronto, Air Canada currently operates non-stop flights to Hong Kong, Tokyo, Seoul and Delhi. From its Asia Pacific gateway in Vancouver, Canada's flag carrier serves Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya and Seoul with daily non-stop flights.
"We are proud to be a part of Air Canada's plans for future growth and look forward to supporting the airline fully as it begins to incorporate our 777s and 787s into its fleet," said Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO, Alan Mulally.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050425/mo146.html?.v=1
Air Canada selects boeing 777s and 787 Dreamliners; Modern, efficient and comfortable airplanes to renew and modernize fleet - Agreement includes 32 firm orders, plus additional options and purchase rights
Monday April 25, 6:03 am ET
MONTREAL, April 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - ACE Aviation Holdings Inc., the parent company of Air Canada, and Boeing today announced a wide-body fleet renewal plan for the airline that includes up to 36 Boeing 777s and up to 60 Boeing 787 Dreamliners. Air Canada will use the airplanes to modernize its existing fleet and improve operating efficiencies, creating one of the world's youngest and most simplified airline fleets.
The wide-body renewal plan includes firm orders for 18 Boeing 777s, plus purchase rights for 18 more, in a yet-to-be-determined mix of the 777 family's newest models: the 777-300ER, the 777-200LR Worldliner (the longest range airplane in the world), and the newly announced 777 Freighter. Air Canada's 777 deliveries are scheduled to begin next year with the arrival of three 777- 300ERs in 2006. The carrier's first 777-300ERs will operate its Vancouver- Tokyo service.
The renewal plan also includes firm orders for 14 ultra-efficient new Boeing 787 Dreamliners, plus options and purchase rights for an additional 46 airplanes. Air Canada's first 787 is scheduled for delivery in 2010.
"Our decision to modernize our fleet with the 777 and 787 Dreamliner will move Air Canada into a clear leadership position among North American international carriers with the world's two newest and most efficient twin- engine, long-haul airplanes," said Robert Milton, Chairman, President and CEO of ACE Aviation Holdings. "No other carrier in North America is in a position to order the latest and most capable variants of the 777, the 200LR, and the 300ER and also the 787. The superior customer comfort and operating economics of these aircraft will put us in the company of the leading European, Middle East and Asia Pacific carriers.
"Our analysis of these aircraft pointed to overwhelmingly attractive economics. We have estimated the fuel burn and maintenance cost savings alone on the 787 to be approximately 30 per cent versus the 767s they will replace. Particularly important in the current high fuel price environment is that the savings on these two line items alone will be more than twice the incremental ownership costs in acquiring these aircraft. Our only disappointment is that Boeing will not be able to deliver us our first 787 aircraft until 2010.
"The agreement with Boeing is very attractive financially as the operating cost of the 777 and 787 will be significantly less than our current airplanes they will replace, the acquisition costs will be spread over several years, and the asset values of the aircraft we will replace and sell are significant. As we are planning to dispose of more than 60 wide-bodies over the next decade, the net cash outlay for acquisition of these new aircraft is expected to be greatly reduced. The average age of the Boeing 767s to be replaced will be approximately 22 years."
The order is subject to several conditions including final documentation. The companies expect to finalize the agreement by mid-year.
Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO, Alan Mulally, noted the significance of the timing of the Air Canada order. "The timing of Air Canada's decision is critical for locking in rapidly disappearing early delivery positions for the 787, which is essentially sold out through 2010," said Mulally. "Air Canada also has secured three of the very few remaining near-term delivery slots for the 777."
The 777 and 787 are uniquely suited to meet Air Canada's current route structure and growth plans, which include long-range, non-stop routes for both passengers and cargo, with an increasing emphasis on growing markets in Latin America and China. Operating in the same fleet, the 777 and 787 will allow Air Canada to tailor capacity to seasonal demand with two aircraft types that fly the same speed and range yet offer different seating capacities.
"The new aircraft improves Air Canada's ability to manage its capacity more in line with the dynamic marketplace by giving it a constant stream of efficient aircraft guaranteeing its ability to take advantage of growth opportunities, such as China, or through retirement of older aircraft, shrink its capacity while improving the mix of extremely fuel efficient aircraft," said Montie Brewer, President and CEO of Air Canada.
"The success of the new Asia and Latin America routes introduced over the past year point to further international expansion as key to increasing shareholder value," said Brewer. "This new equipment will permit us to lock in and expand our market penetration in an area which is already yielding very positive economic returns. This, coupled with the flexibility negotiated both in terms of delivery and financial options, should assure that we are at the forefront of North American carriers in terms of the profitability of international operations."
The delivery of three 777s in 2006 will allow Air Canada to implement its recently announced expansion of services to China using existing wide-body aircraft. Air Canada will introduce daily Toronto-Shanghai non-stop service in summer 2006 and will increase flights to daily service between Toronto and Beijing. Daily Vancouver-Guangzhou non-stop service is planned to begin summer 2007. From its main Toronto hub, Air Canada also expects to start Toronto- Guangzhou cargo service in 2007 and plans to eventually add Tianjin to its freight operations. The expansion of passenger and freight services to China has been made possible by the new bilateral air agreement between Canada and China.
From its main hub in Toronto, Air Canada currently operates non-stop flights to Hong Kong, Tokyo, Seoul and Delhi. From its Asia Pacific gateway in Vancouver, Canada's flag carrier serves Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya and Seoul with daily non-stop flights.
"We are proud to be a part of Air Canada's plans for future growth and look forward to supporting the airline fully as it begins to incorporate our 777s and 787s into its fleet," said Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO, Alan Mulally.
Apr 25, 2005, 4:34 am
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Tidbits from the AC site:
http://www.aircanada.com/en/news/video.html?src=hp_wn
http://micro.newswire.ca/release.cgi...3213-0&Start=0
Fabulous stuff! ^
(In the same breath, I wonder what the phase out plan for the 763s, 333s and 343s is...)
http://www.aircanada.com/en/news/video.html?src=hp_wn
http://micro.newswire.ca/release.cgi...3213-0&Start=0
Fabulous stuff! ^
(In the same breath, I wonder what the phase out plan for the 763s, 333s and 343s is...)
Last edited by YOWkid; Apr 25, 2005 at 5:00 am
Apr 25, 2005, 4:56 am
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YES!!!!! I can't wait to see AC's new Exec First product for the 777s!! Either way I think sometime next year I will fly to NRT from YVR to try the 773 out.... I love that plane!!
Bravo Air Canada!!!
Bravo Air Canada!!!
Apr 25, 2005, 5:05 am
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Yipee
Absoluetly the right choice of metal 
. I jsut got back from the Orient and what a difference flying the 777 from United versus AC's A340! From what one can tell about the 787. it will be even nicer when it begins to arrive in 5 years.
I presume this means Boeing is going to refurb AC's tired 767's to make them "competitive" as well.
. I jsut got back from the Orient and what a difference flying the 777 from United versus AC's A340! From what one can tell about the 787. it will be even nicer when it begins to arrive in 5 years.I presume this means Boeing is going to refurb AC's tired 767's to make them "competitive" as well.
Apr 25, 2005, 6:12 am
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Must say the 777 and 787 look mighty nice in AC colours....
http://www.aircanada.com/en/about/media/facts/logo.html
http://www.aircanada.com/en/about/media/facts/logo.html
Apr 25, 2005, 6:15 am
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Now AC can finally redo their 763 interiors...
We were told at the YYZ Do that any order for Boeing jets would also include a refurbishing of existing 763 fleet interiors to the standard of the new 777 and 787 interiors as part of the package. This was obviously a key element in selecting Boeing [and another reason why CP/AC interior commonality has been delayed], but certainly the disappointing preformance of the A340-500s has a major role in this shift back to the American supplier. We should soon get to see what the new J seats look like too, as these are slated to start to be installed before the end of the year.
Apr 25, 2005, 7:20 am
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Originally Posted by Shareholder
We were told at the YYZ Do that any order for Boeing jets would also include a refurbishing of existing 763 fleet interiors to the standard of the new 777 and 787 interiors as part of the package.
^ ^ ^