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Should Air Canada’s A350-1000 Order Shape Airbus (ENXTPA:AIR) Investors’ View on Long-Haul Backlog Quality?
In early February 2026, Air Canada disclosed a firm order for eight Airbus A350-1000 widebody aircraft, with rights to purchase eight more, to modernize its long-haul fleet and support future ultra-long-haul routes from Canada to markets such as India, Southeast Asia, and Australia.
This win further entrenches the A350 family as a core platform for global network carriers, reinforcing Airbus’s position in fuel-efficient, long-range widebodies at a time when airlines are prioritizing lower...