Approved aircraft add-ons for use with Virtual Air Canada Airline
Virtual Air Canada Airline Airline pilots may use any of the approved aircraft add-ons listed below for their flights. This list includes both free and payware options for Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS) and X-Plane platforms.
Important Aircraft Type MatchingWhen operating flights, you must use the aircraft type that matches your booked flight:
The aircraft type you fly must match what is scheduled for the route (e.g., if booked for an A320, you cannot substitute a 737 MAX 8)
Substitutes are allowed only if specifically mentioned in the aircraft lists below or confirmed with Virtual Air Canada Airline staff
Having an Air Canada livery on a different aircraft type does not make it an acceptable substitute unless it’s an approved substitute
Using incorrect aircraft types without approval may result in your flight being rejected
This ensures operational accuracy and maintains our virtual airline’s authenticity. Always verify the scheduled aircraft type in your flight booking before selecting your simulator aircraft.
The Fictional Fleet is purely optional and pilots may fly it at their discretion. We’ve included popular aircraft models in our fictional fleet so pilots could use them as substitutes for some of the long-haul flights. However, we encourage pilots to primarily fly Air Canada’s real-life fleet. When flying with the fictional fleet, please ensure you are using the correct aircraft type and liveries.
The Airbus A340-300 is now available in our fictional fleet for international long-haul operations. This four-engine widebody aircraft is designed for extended long-haul routes and offers pilots a unique flying experience with classic quadjet operations.
Available Now: The A340 is available for booking through the Pilot Portal with dedicated SimBrief profiles.
The Airbus A350-900 is now available in our fictional fleet for international long-haul operations. This aircraft is designed for extended long-haul routes and offers pilots an enhanced flying experience with modern avionics and fuel-efficient operations.
Available Now: The A350-900 is available for booking through the Pilot Portal with dedicated SimBrief profiles.
When using substitute aircraft or any aircraft from the approved list, it’s important to properly configure your Simbrief flight planning:
After booking a flight through Pilot Portal, you must manually select the appropriate aircraft profile in Simbrief
Choose a Simbrief aircraft profile that matches the actual aircraft you plan to fly, not necessarily the scheduled aircraft
For substitute aircraft, select the Simbrief profile that most closely matches your simulator aircraft’s performance characteristics
Ensure your OFP (Operational Flight Plan) reflects the correct fuel calculations for your chosen aircraft
This step is critical for accurate flight planning and ensures your fuel calculations, flight time, and other parameters align with the aircraft you’re actually using.
