AviationTag Air Canada Airbus A319 - C-GBIK Turquoise

AviationTag Air Canada Airbus A319 - C-GBIK Turquoise

Manufacturer: Airbus

Model: A319

Registration: C-GBIK

Last airline: Air Canada

Size: 35x88mm / 10x15cm with Cardboard

With the C-GBIK, Aviationtag is enriched by another special Canada edition — and by an aircraft that not only looks back on a long career in passenger service, but later also flew in a much more exclusive role. The Airbus A319-114 with MSN 831 made its maiden flight on May 7, 1998 and was delivered to Air Canada in the same month, May 29, 1998. This makes this aircraft part of a generation of A319s that have helped shape North American short- and medium-haul traffic for many years.

The history of the C-GBIK became particularly exciting in its later chapter: From September 2015, the aircraft was used in the current configuration — i.e. in an environment intended for sports teams, entertainment groups and corporate clients. This is exactly what gives this machine its special appeal: it was not only a classic airliner, but became part of a much more selective travel world. Among other things, a mission with the Montreal Canadiens on board is documented.

A particularly striking moment followed in 2021, when this very C-GBIK was on the road in the Canadian election campaign as the "Trudeau 2021" aircraft. In doing so, it not only transported passengers, but also became a visible part of a political chapter in recent Canadian history. It is precisely this combination of classic airline history, VIP and special charter assignments that makes the C-GBIK an edition with extraordinary narrative depth.

As an Aviationtag, this edition stands for more than just upcycled aircraft material. It carries the story of an Airbus A319 that has stretched from regular scheduled service to the world of special missions, professional sports and political visibility. For collectors, the C-GBIK is therefore not just a Canadian edition, but a piece of aviation history with a real character