Air Canada has unveiled the cabin design and seating that will feature on its Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet.
The first of the 37 B787s that the national carrier has on order are due for delivery in the spring, and the aircraft will debut on its Toronto to London Heathrow and Zurich routes from May 1 for a two-month period.
A Dreamliner will also operate Air Canada's Toronto to Tel Aviv route from July.
The airline's first delivery of 22 larger capacity 787-9 aircraft is planned for July 2015, while all 37 B787 aircraft are scheduled to be delivered by the end of 2019.
The 251-seat aircraft will include three classes — International Business Class, Premium Economy and Economy.
Business has been revamped and will feature 20 seats, with adjustable headrests that feature a massage function, arranged in a 1-2-1 configuration.
Each seat comes with an "adjustable pneumatic cushion system that can be extended into a fully-flat sleeping position 80 inches in length" and universal power and USB outlets.
The in-flight entertainment system includes a touch handset and the screen is, at 18 inches, the largest offered by a North American airline. Passengers can also enjoy freshly brewed Lavazza espressos and cappuccinos.
Business class: The cabin will feature 20 seats in a 1-2-1 configuration
Each business seat comes can be extended into a fully-flat sleeping position
In premium economy, there will be 21 seats in a 2-3-2 configuration with a 19.5-inch seat width, seven-inch seat recline, and 38 inches of legroom.
Each seat is equipped with an 11-inch enhanced definition entertainment screen, and universal power and USB outlets.
Premium economy passengers will also be offered premium meals and priority check-in and baggage delivery at the airport.
In economy, there will be 210 slimline seats in a 3-3-3 configuration with 31 inches of legroom. Each seat will be equipped with a nine-inch entertainment screen with USB and universal power outlet within arm's reach.
Premium economy will contain 21 seats in a 2-3-2 configuration
The economy cabin will contain 210 slimline seats in a 3-3-3 configuration
Ben Smith, Air Canada's executive vice president and chief commercial officer, said: "We are very excited to introduce completely redesigned seating and cabin amenities that will offer Air Canada customers the very best in comfort and contemporary design.
"With the arrival next spring of our first Boeing 787 Dreamliner, Air Canada continues to renew its international widebody fleet with the next generation of modern and fuel efficient aircraft."
Graham Smith
