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Airbus A321-200 (A321-211) · C-GITU · Air Canada

Airbus A321-200 (A321-211) illustration in Air Canada livery Illustrative image; it may differ from the actual aircraft.

Airbus A321-200 (A321-211)

A321-1602Active
RegistrationCAC-GITU
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OperatorAir Canada
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Airbus A321-200 (A321-211) in Hamburg. Operates for Air Canada.

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Technical data

ManufacturerAirbus
Engines2×
PropulsionJet
Seats196 (W16 · Y180)
Built inHamburgo, Alemania
Country of registrationCanadá
OwnerAir Canada
MSN1602
Hex / ICAO 24-bitC05BCB
VerificationIdentity verified against the official register of Transport Canada (Canada) · Oct 9, 2026

The model · Airbus A321

Figures for the A321-200 variant, the most representative of the family

Length44.5 m146 ft
Wingspan35.8 m117 ft
Height11.8 m39 ft
Range5,926 km3,200 NMWith a typical passenger load
Cruise speed828 km/h447 ktMach 0.78
Service ceiling12,131 m39,800 ftIt flies above Everest (1.4 times its height)
Maximum take-off weight93,500 kg206,132 lb
Maximum payload45,000 kg99,208 lbIts 185 passengers with baggage would weigh about 18.5 t; the rest is fuel and cargo
Typical capacity185 passengersUp to 230 in a high-density layout
Endurance7 h 09 minAt cruise speed, non-stop

With its 5,926 km range, from Toronto it could fly non-stop as far as:

LHRLondon5,707 kmBOGBogota4,367 kmPTYTocumen3,848 kmLAXLos Angeles3,494 kmSEASeattle3,307 km
Beyond its rangeAMSAmsterdam5,990 km

The type first flew in 1993 (33 years ago) · About 3,400 units built · Still in production

Figures for the type, not for this particular aircraft: each variant and each configuration changes something. They are shown in both systems used in aviation.

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Seating layout

16Premium
180Economy

196 seats in total

Airports

Airports of the airlines that have operated it

2001–2026Air Canada network of its single-aisle aircraft
Base
YYZToronto
Main destinations
YULMontréalYVRVancouverYYCCalgaryYEGEdmontonMSYNew OrleansCPHCopenhagenDENDenverFRAFrankfurt am MainLAXLos AngelesYOWOttawaYHZHalifax

Flight logbook

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Aircraft chronology

Nov 27, 2001
Delivered to Air Canada
Delivered to Air Canada as C-GITU.
Sep 29, 2012
Incident at Vancouver
On September 29, 2012, the Airbus A321-211 (Airbus) aircraft (registration C-GITU), operated by Air Canada, was involved in an incident at Vancouver due to a landing gear failure on final approach. Source: the TSB (Canada).
Source: TSB
Aug 18, 2018
Incident at Toronto
On August 18, 2018, the Airbus A321-211 (Airbus) aircraft (registration C-GITU), operated by Air Canada, was involved in an incident at Toronto due to a loss of separation. Source: the TSB (Canada).
Source: TSB
Jan 2021
Placed in storage
In January 2021, the A321-211 (Airbus) aircraft (registration C-GITU), operated by Air Canada, was placed in storage. Source: Air Canada.
Source: Air Canada
Nov 2, 2022
Incident near Edmonton International Airport
On November 2, 2022, the Airbus A321-211 aircraft (registration C-GITU), operated by Air Canada, was involved in an incident near Edmonton International Airport (Canada) due to a precautionary return or diversion. Source: Air Canada.
Source: Air Canada
Nov 13, 2022
Incident west of Toronoto-Lester B. Pearson International Airport
On November 13, 2022, the Airbus A321-211 aircraft (registration C-GITU), operated by Air Canada, was involved in an incident west of Toronoto-Lester B. Pearson International Airport (Canada) due to a hydraulic failure. Source: Air Canada.
Source: Air Canada
Dec 21, 2023
Incident at Los Angeles (LAX) International Airport
On December 21, 2023, the Airbus A321-211 aircraft (registration C-GITU), operated by Air Canada, was involved in an incident at Los Angeles (LAX) International Airport (Canada) due to a fuel problem. Source: Air Canada.
Source: Air Canada
Jun 1, 2026
Returned to service
In June 2026, the Airbus 321-211 aircraft (registration C-GITU), operated by Air Canada, returned to service. Source: Air Canada.
Source: Air Canada

Operators

2001-11-27
Air Canada
Registration C-GITU
2002-06-19
Air Canada
Registration C-GITU · Lessor: Air Canada

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BibTeX

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