Air Canada has unveiled new cabin interiors for its upcoming Airbus A321XLR and Boeing 787-10 aircraft, presenting the updates at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, Germany, as both types prepare to enter service after delays.
The first A321XLR is expected to be delivered in the coming weeks and enter service in May, initially on domestic transcontinental routes before expanding to longer missions. The Boeing 787-10, the larger Dreamliner variant, is scheduled to join the fleet by the end of the year.
The A321XLR will introduce lie-flat business class seats for the first time on a single-aisle aircraft in Air Canada’s fleet. The cabin will feature 14 seats in Signature Class and 168 seats in economy, targeting routes that fall between traditional narrowbody and widebody operations.
Air Canada A321XLR Economy Class | Air Canada 
Air Canada A321XLR Economy Class | Air Canada 
Air Canada Boeing 787-10 Premium Economy Class | Air Canada 
Air Canada Boeing 787-10 Economy Class | Air Canada 
Air Canada Boeing 787-10 Economy Class | Air Canada 
Air Canada Boeing 787-10 Signature Class | Air Canada
The aircraft is intended for transatlantic services from eastern Canada as well as premium domestic routes, with destinations such as Berlin, Tenerife and Palma de Mallorca.
The Boeing 787-10 will carry 332 passengers in a three-class layout, including 42 business class seats, 28 premium economy seats and 262 in economy. Among the business class offering are four larger “Signature Plus Suites” positioned at the front of the cabin, designed with additional space, a separate seat for a companion and a bed measuring about two meters in length.
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Across both aircraft, Air Canada is introducing updated seats, larger in-flight entertainment screens and expanded connectivity. All cabins will feature 4K displays with Bluetooth audio, along with USB-C and AC power at each seat. Premium economy seats gain added privacy features, while economy seating incorporates revised ergonomics and personal device holders.
Air Canada Boeing 787-10 Economy Class | Air Canada 
Air Canada A321XLR Signature Class | Air Canada 
Air Canada Boeing 787-10 Signature Class | Air Canada 
Air Canada Boeing 787-10 Economy Class | Air Canada 
Air Canada Boeing 787-10 Signature Class | Air Canada 
Air Canada Boeing 787-10 Signature Class | Air Canada
The airline is also emphasizing consistency between aircraft types, with similar materials and layouts carried across both cabins. Design elements include wood-pattern finishes, metallic accents and a muted color palette, along with subtle branding details such as red stitching. The A321XLR will feature a backlit entry area inspired by maple leaves, while the 787-10 includes a redesigned entrance area for premium passengers.
The new interiors come as Air Canada works to expand its long-haul and premium network. The A321XLR is expected to open routes that do not support larger widebody aircraft, while the 787-10 will add capacity on established long-haul services.
Both programs have faced delays, with the A321XLR affected by certification and engine-related issues and the 787-10 arriving later than originally planned.
