Air Canada are set to fly their new A321XLR plane over Vancouver Island on Friday, collecting promotional video footage of the plane. (Image Credit: Air Canada)
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Air Canada filming new aircraft over Vancouver Island Friday afternoon
Oct 16, 2026 | 11:38 AM
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NANAIMO — Avid sky watchers could spot something unusual Friday.
Air Canada has announced they will be filming promotional content for their new Airbus A321XLR plane above Vancouver Island, Vancouver International Airport and the Lower Mainland on Friday, Oct. 16.
A specific flight path was not made public, however the jet will be accompanied by a twin-engine plane for the shoot and is due to take off from YVR around 3 p.m.
Those interested in tracking the flight can use online tools such as FlightRadar24 and the flight number AC7101.
