Air Canada has welcomed the first of five new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft from US-based lessor Air Lease Corporation.
On January 25, 2026, Air Lease said the first Boeing 737-8 arrival was part of a long-term lease agreement with Air Canada signed in 2023 with the maiden delivery penned for 2026.
“Air Lease is pleased to deliver from our orderbook this first of five Boeing 737-8 aircraft on lease to our long-time customer, Air Canada,” said John L. Plueger, Chief Executive Officer and President of Air Lease. “This 737-8 joins Air Canada’s diverse and expanding fleet of the most modern, fuel-efficient aircraft.
According to ch-aviation, Air Lease, which is based in Los Angeles, currently has 40 Boeing 737 MAX 8s on order.
As well as Air Lease, Air Canada also has lease agreements in place with BOC Aviation for 737-8s.
The Canadian flag carrier currently operates an active fleet of 194 commercial aircraft with the MAX its most widely used aircraft.
In December 2025, Air Lease also delivered the first of four Airbus A321XLRs to Uzbekistan based airline, Qanot Sharq.
At the time AJ Abedin, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Air Lease, said: “Air Lease is proud to be the first lessor to introduce the A321XLR to Asia with our valued partner Qanot Sharq, an airline we have supported since day one. With its strong operating performance and strategic location in Uzbekistan, I believe Qanot Sharq is uniquely positioned to unlock the full potential of this game-changing aircraft.”
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