CP Air, once a major Canadian airline, might not be as well-remembered today, however, its history is an integral part of Canada's aviation legacy.

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The oldest passenger aircraft in the overall Air Canada fleet belongs to the Airbus A319-100 aircraft. On average, these planes are 27 years old and can carry up to 136 passengers in their current two-cabin configuration.