In a message dated 9/24/2003 5:43:22 PM Pacific Daylight Time, jmgammon@xxxxxxxxxxxx writes: << Was this from their own order, or is it one of the two Air Canada machines that were awaiting delivery? They were in doubt for delivery to AC due to the bankruptcy issue. Rumour has it that AC would now prefer A340-600s as 747 replacements >> Although the 346 is no 744 replacement (even airbus says it is a 74 classic replacement) it is a better choice for dense routes than the 345. The 345 is just good for its ultra long range. Looks like no YYZ-HKG non-stops