MONTREAL — Air Canada’s first-ever A321 XLR is on full display in a new video released in celebration of its inaugural flight.

Departing recently from Hamburg, the aircraft is described by the airline as “sleek, efficient and built for long-range productivity,” allowing Air Canada to open new markets that are beyond the reach of narrowbody aircraft.

To watch the video, click here.

As previously reported by Travelweek, the A321 XLR is expected to enter full commercial service by summer 2026. Air Canada’s first new route with the new aircraft is Palma de Mallorca, Spain, which will join the network in June 2026. The A321 XLR will also be deployed on flights from Montreal to Toulouse, Dublin and Edinburg this summer.

The aircraft will serve as the launch platform for several new design features that will be rolled out across Air Canada’s fleet in the coming years.