Air Canada flight attendants defy government back-to-work order

More than 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants are continuing their strike in open defiance of a federal back-to-work order, escalating a dispute that has disrupted flights and raised questions about the limits of government intervention in industrial action. The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), which represents the airline’s cabin crew, confirmed on Sunday that […]

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Travelport and Air Canada have signed a new content distribution agreement

Air Canada to ground most flights amid looming flight attendant strike

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Air Canada says it’s gradually shutting down operations ahead of a possible strike or lockout this weekend. More than 10,000 flight attendants could walk off the job on Saturday, August 16. In a statement, Air Canada said it would “begin a phased wind down of most of its operations to be completed over the next

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Lufthansa Technik extends support deals with Air Canada

MRO & Production

Lufthansa Technik and Air Canada have reinforced their longstanding partnership by renewing and extending multiple exclusive agreements for aircraft technical services ahead of schedule. The extended contracts include engine maintenance services for the CFM56-5B engines and total component support (TCS) for Air Canada’s Boeing 777 and 737 MAX fleets. Under the renewed engine maintenance agreement,

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Air Canada reports CA$102 million net loss in Q1 2025

Financial

Air Canada has reported a net loss of CA$102 million for the first quarter of 2025, as cost pressures and a slight decline in revenue weighed on the airline’s performance. The airline’s operating revenue came in at CA$5.196 billion, a modest decrease of CA$30 million or 1% compared to the same quarter in 2024, largely

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MTU will provide MRO services for Air Canada's CF6-80C2 engines © MTU Maintenance

MTU signs CF6-80C2 engine MRO deal with Air Canada

MRO & Production

MTU Maintenance (MTU) has signed an exclusive contract with Air Canada for the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of CF6-80C2 engines that power the flag carrier’s Boeing 767 cargo aircraft. The agreement marks a continuation of the strong partnership between the two companies—MTU Maintenance has been the exclusive MRO service provider for Air Canada’s CF6-80C2

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Air Canada and AFI KLM E&M have signed a ten-year contract for component support services for 58 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft

Air Canada and AFI KLM E&M sign component support deal for Boeing 787 fleet

MRO & Production

Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) and Air Canada have signed a ten-year contract for component support services for 58 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. This agreement, the first major component support contract between the two airlines, includes the creation of a dedicated pool stock in Toronto, Canada, to support Air Canada’s

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Theo Panagiotoulias (l) and Michael Rousseau (r)

Michael Rousseau elected new chairperson of Star Alliance Chief Executive Board

People

Michael Rousseau, President and CEO of Air Canada, has been elected as the new Chairperson of the Star Alliance Chief Executive Board (CEB), succeeding Scott Kirby, CEO of United Airlines, who served in the role since December 2020. As Chairperson, Rousseau will oversee the strategic direction of Star Alliance, which is the world’s largest airline

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Air Canada will launch the next phase of its digital transformation at YVR airport

Air Canada launches next phase of digital identification at YVR

Information Technology

Air Canada will launch the next phase of its digital transformation on December 3, introducing digital identification as a boarding option for nearly all domestic flights at Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Building on a successful pilot project, Air Canada and YVR are the first in Canada to implement this innovative technology, offering a modern, secure

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Air Canada surpasses expectations with strong Q3 results

Financial

Air Canada posted robust results for the third quarter, reporting CA$6.1 billion in operating revenue and a CA$1 billion operating income, despite a 4% drop in revenue from lower passenger numbers. Adjusted EBITDA reached CA$1.5 billion, with adjusted earnings per share at CA$2.57, outperforming market expectations. The airline also saw an 8% rise in on-time

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Air Canada secures last-minute deal with pilots to prevent strike

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Air Canada released on Sunday, September 15, that it had secured a tentative four-year collective agreement with its pilots’ union, avoiding an impending strike or lockout. This last-minute deal was reached just before the airline was set to start cancelling flights, with a complete shutdown planned for 12:01 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, September 18. With

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Air Canada flight attendants defy government back-to-work order

Air Canada to ground most flights amid looming flight attendant strike

Lufthansa Technik extends support deals with Air Canada

Air Canada reports CA$102 million net loss in Q1 2025

MTU signs CF6-80C2 engine MRO deal with Air Canada

Air Canada and AFI KLM E&M sign component support deal for Boeing 787 fleet

Michael Rousseau elected new chairperson of Star Alliance Chief Executive Board

Air Canada launches next phase of digital identification at YVR

Air Canada surpasses expectations with strong Q3 results

Air Canada secures last-minute deal with pilots to prevent strike

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