Why Air Canada Chose the A350 Over the 777X @LongHaulbySimpleFlying

Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 5 days ago

In this video, we'll look at why Air Canada selected up to 16 Airbus A350-1000s over Boeing's delayed 777X, what the aircraft offers that the 777-9 currently can't, and why this decision could signal a much broader shift in how airlines plan their future long-haul fleets.

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Why Air Canada Chose the A350 Over the 777X

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