The 777-200LR (Longer Range) became the world's longest-range commercial airliner when it entered service in 2006. It holds the world record for the longest nonstop flight by a commercial airliner and has a maximum range of 9,380 nautical miles.

Air Canada is the flag carrier and largest airline of Canada. The airline, founded in 1936, provides scheduled and charter air transport for passengers and cargo to 178 destinations worldwide. It is the world's eighth largest passenger airline by number of destinations, and the airline is a founding member of Star Alliance.

In Nov 2005, Air Canada entered into an agreement to renew its widebody fleet with Boeing with an order for 18 B777s and 14 Boeing 787s. Deliveries of the 777s began in March 2007.