/R E P E A T -- Photo and Video Opportunity: Air Canada's new 787 Dreamliner debuts in Canada - Air Canada Invites Media for a Sneak Peak at its First Dreamliner/

First Boeing 787 to enter service features fully redesigned interior

TORONTO, May 13, 2014 /CNW Telbec/ - Air Canada invites accredited media to tour its newest aircraft, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, during an Open House for invited guests to view the new aircraft on May 20, 2014. Media will get an advance look at Air Canada's new on-board product, including its next generation lie-flat pod in International Business Class and new Premium Economy cabin. There will also be an opportunity to discuss with senior executives the customer features of the aircraft and how it will drive Air Canada's international powerhouse strategy. The 251-seat aircraft on display will be the first Boeing 787 to enter service at Air Canada, which is the only airline in Canada to fly the Dreamliner, the newest, most modern commercial airliner in the world. Air Canada has firm orders for 37 Dreamliners.

When: 7:30 to 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 20, 2014
 
Where: 6420 Silver Dart Drive, Mississauga, Ontario
 
What: Opportunity to tour 787 Dreamliner, featuring Air Canada's new international product offering, with a completely redesigned interior. Air Canada officials, including qualified 787 pilots and crew, will be available to discuss the aircraft.

Media planning to attend this event are requested to kindly RSVP at media@aircanada.ca

Complimentary parking is available at our Hangar 8 parking lot or Toronto Pearson's Terminal 3 Daily Park garage.  If you park at Terminal 3 Daily Park Garage, please proceed to the Arrivals level inside the terminal, exit door A and follow the signs to the Air Canada hangar.  Be sure to bring your parking voucher as we will validate it for you at the registration desk.

SOURCE Air Canada

For further information:

Isabelle Arthur (Montréal) (514) 422-5788
Peter Fitzpatrick (Toronto) (416) 263-5576
Angela Mah (Vancouver) (604) 270-5741

Internet:   aircanada.com