Air Canada’s CEO: “Sorry for not speaking French”
Statement from Michael Rousseau, President and Chief Executive Officer at Air Canada"I want to clarify a statement I made during my exchange with the...
Air Canada ready to connect Munich to Toronto
Following the Government of Canada’s announcement to reopen international borders on September 7th, Air Canada today unveils additional details of its planned Munich (MUC)...
Canada mandates vaccination for federally regulated airline workers – Air Canada and WestJet approve
WestJet working to implement the government’s mandatory vaccination requirement for federally regulated airline employees by the end of October
The WestJet Group today welcomed the...
Air Canada and Government of Canada agree on financial package comprising loans and equity
Air Canada announced today that it has entered into a series of debt and equity financing agreements with the Government of Canada, which will...
Air Canada and Transat agree to call off merger after European Commission opposition
Air Canada and Transat A.T. Inc. ("Transat") announced today that they have mutually agreed to terminate the Arrangement Agreement for the proposed acquisition of...
Airbus A220 to fly Air Canada’s legacy Trans-Canada Air Lines livery
As the saying goes, everything old is new again.It’s with pride today that Air Canada officially revealed a specially painted Airbus A220-300 in the...
Air Canada adds A220-300 in retro Trans-Canada Air Lines livery
Fresh from the Airbus paint shop in Mirabel, Québec, Canada, a brand new A220-300 proudly recognises the Air Canada heritage with a special Trans-Canada...
Government of Canada approves proposed purchase of Transat A.T. Inc. by Air Canada
Air travel is essential to Canada's economic growth and prosperity. Travellers and businesses alike benefit from a safe, efficient and resilient air industry.The Honourable...
Air Canada Boeing 737-8 MAX suffers hydraulic fault; shuts down left-hand engine on return to service flight
On 22 December, an Air Canada Boeing 737-8 MAX (registered C-FSNQ) was returning to the air after storage at Marana Pinal, Arizona, United States...
Air Canada Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner ends up in the mud during taxi at Vancouver
On 20 December, a maintenance crew working for Air Canada was taxiing in a company Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (registered C-FVLU) at Vancouver Airport, Canada....
Qatar Airways welcomes inaugural Air Canada flight from Toronto to Doha
Air Canada will operate three weekly flights between Toronto and Doha in cooperation with Qatar Airways after the two airlines recently signed a codeshare...
Qatar Airways and Air Canada sign codeshare agreement
Agreement will enhance travel services between Toronto and Doha from 15 December 2020Qatar Airways’ global passengers will now be able to enjoy seamless one...
Air Canada will pay much less to buy Air Transat
Air Canada was to buy Transat for $720 million. If the transaction is approved, Transat shareholders will now have only $190 million to pay.Air...
Boeing grounds eight 787 Dreamliners for structural flaws
These aircraft might not withstand the physical stresses during flights
After having detected two manufacturing defects that could compromise their resistance, Boeing has asked several...
European Commission opens in-depth investigation into proposed acquisition of Transat by Air Canada
The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess the proposed acquisition of Transat by Air Canada, under the EU Merger Regulation. The...
Air Canada reconfigures passenger cabins on three Boeing 777 aircraft to transport vital supplies and necessary cargo
Three Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, the largest in Air Canada's fleet are being modified to transport cargo in the passenger cabin, doubling cargo capacity.
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[Coronavirus] Air Canada begins operating cargo-only flights carrying vital supplies, necessary goods
Shipments between Canada and Europe, South America and Latin AmericaAir Canada said today that through its Air Canada Cargo division it has begun using its aircraft to operate cargo-only...
Air Canada Airbus A319 safely lands at Toronto Airport after missing a tire
On 18 February, an Air Canada Airbus A319 (C-GAQL) operated flight AC715 between New York La Guardia, United States and Toronto, Canada. As the crew...
Air Canada Boeing 767 suffers engine stall during take-off from Madrid, Spain
On 3 February, an Air Canada Boeing 767 (C-GHOZ) departed Madrid, Spain for flight AC837 to Toronto, Canada. During take-off, however, a left-hand main...
Air Canada celebrates the arrival of its first Airbus A220, continuing its fleet modernization program
Air Canada unveiled the newest member of its fleet, the Airbus A220-300, before employees and special guests at the airline's Montreal headquarters. Built in...