For an aging Boeing 767-300ER, C-FMXC has mechanically been pretty much incident free. However, during its service with Air Canada, the B763 has seen an incapacitated pilot unable to perform his duties and a passenger suffering from a heart attack. Coincidentally, both occurrences caused a flight diversion to Shannon, Ireland. More on those two incidents below.
We photographed C-FMXC while plane spotting at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) on January 1, 2018. For full-size, high resolution versions of any of the photos in the image gallery, simply click on the individual pictures. See below for more detailed information on this particular aircraft, the Boeing 767-300ER model in general and Air Canada Rouge.
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C-FMXC
C-FMXC took its first flight on March 1, 1996 and was delivered to Air Canada on March 13, 1996. The Boeing 767-333ER was then transferred to Air Canada Rouge on May 11, 2014. This B763 is now configured for a maximum total of 279 passengers with 24 seats in Premium Rouge, 36 more in Rouge Plus and 219 seats in economy class. This is one of 24 Boeing 767-300ER models in the Rouge fleet with one more slated to be transferred from the main Air Canada collection.
On January 28, 2008, C-FMXC was flying from Toronto, Ontario to London, England. The First Officer was not well upon boarding the aircraft but decided to carry on with his duties. During the flight, his condition deteriorated to the point where he had to be relieved of his duties. It was decided that the B763 should divert to Shannon, Ireland as a precaution with medical personnel available upon arrival.
A few years later, on May 6, 2011, the airliner was flying from London, England to Halifax, Nova Scotia. Again, around Shannon, the crew became aware of a passenger suffering from the symptoms of a heart attack. The aircraft diverted to Shannon 25 minutes later and the passenger was taken to a local hospital.
Boeing 767-300ER
The Boeing 767-300ER first entered service in 1988 with American Airlines and, in all, 583 were delivered and just over 400 remain today. This variant followed the initial Boeing 767, which was introduced in 1981 with United Airlines.
The B763 is 55 metres or 180 feet in length with a wingspan of 48 metres or 156 feet. At the tail, the Boeing 767-300ER stands 16 metres or 52 feet in height. The ER is for extended range and this aircraft has a range of just over 11,000 kilometres.
Air Canada Rouge
Air Canada Rouge was founded in December, 2012 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Air Canada. Really, Rouge is nothing more than a brand that is fully integrated into the main airline’s networks. Currently, there is a fleet of 49 aircraft flying to 49 destinations. The fleet consists of Boeing 767-300ER, Airbus A321-200 and Airbus A319-100 aircraft. Through the parent airline, Rouge is a member of the Star Alliance.
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