Air Canada has revealed its new “Glowing Hearted” cabin designs for the Airbus A321XLR and Boeing 787-10 at the Aircraft Interiors Expo 2026 in Hamburg, featuring Canada’s first lie-flat business seats on a single-aisle aircraft. The upgrades introduce 14 Aurora lie-flat Signature Class suites on the A321XLR, enabling premium service on long, thin transatlantic and transcontinental routes with lower costs than widebodies.
The A321XLR, with 14 business and 168 economy seats using Collins Aerospace’s Meridian+ product, enters service this spring, initially on domestic transcontinentals before expanding. This marks a strategic shift, unlocking new markets while competing on high-value narrowbody operations.
On the 787-10, 42 business class seats include four exclusive Signature Plus suites with two-meter beds, quartzite tables, guest seats, and retractable privacy panels for groups. The configuration totals 332 seats: 42 business, 28 premium economy, and 262 economy, targeting core intercontinental demand by late 2026.
Both aircraft feature 4K OLED screens (13-27 inches by cabin), Bluetooth audio, high-powered USB-C/AC outlets, ergonomic seats with tablet holders, and larger bins. Premium economy adds extended privacy wings.
These cabins extend to retrofits on A320/A321 mainline and Air Canada Express fleets, standardizing a Canadian-themed experience emphasizing comfort and connectivity across the network.