Air Canada reaches tentative IAMAW deal

Air Canada has reached a tentative four-year collective agreement with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW), representing around 11,000 employees across the airline’s Technical Operations, Maintenance and Operational Support (TMOS) group. The agreement covers employees in technical operations, airports and cargo, logistics and supply, and recognises their contributions and skills. If ratified, […]

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SAS CEO to depart for Air Canada in 2027

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SAS has announced that President and CEO Anko van der Werff will leave the airline at the beginning of 2027 after accepting the role of CEO at Air Canada. The Board of Directors said van der Werff will remain in post until his departure, ensuring leadership stability while the airline continues to deliver on its

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EPCOR will support Air Canada’s GTCP131-9A APU fleet

EPCOR and Air Canada sign new APU support agreement

MRO & Production

EPCOR B.V., part of the Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) centre of excellence for Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) repairs, components, asset management services and predictive maintenance, has signed a new long-term agreement to support Air Canada’s GTCP131-9A APU fleet. The agreement marks a new chapter in the long-standing partnership between

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First Airbus A321XLR for Air Canada taking off in Hambur

Air Canada takes delivery of first A321XLR

Aircraft & Engines

The first of 30 Airbus A321XLR aircraft for Canada’s flag carrier, Air Canada, has been delivered. The aircraft is leased from SMBC Aviation Capital. This delivery marks a key milestone in the airline’s fleet renewal strategy, enabling it to bridge the gap between short-haul narrow-body and long-haul wide-body operations. With this addition, Air Canada becomes

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President and Chief Executive Officer of Air Canada, Michael Rousseau

Air Canada CEO Rousseau to retire in 2026

People

The Board of Directors of Air Canada has announced that Michael Rousseau will retire by the end of the third quarter of 2026, following nearly two decades of dedicated leadership that has strengthened the airline’s position both domestically and internationally. Rousseau will continue to lead the company and remain on the Board until his departure.

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Image of an Airbus A350-1000 in Air Canada livery

Air Canada orders eight A350-1000s to power long-haul growth

Aircraft & Engines

Air Canada has confirmed a firm order for eight Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, marking a significant upgrade to its long-haul fleet strategy and reinforcing its commitment to Airbus wide-body aircraft. The order had previously been recorded as undisclosed in November 2025. The A350-1000’s strong operating economics and lower unit costs are expected to provide Air Canada

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Air Canada elevates the North American travel experience with a comprehensive fleet upgrade

Air Canada unveils extensive cabin renewal programme

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Air Canada has unveiled its most extensive cabin renewal programme to date, covering Air Canada mainline, Air Canada Rouge, and Air Canada Express. This multi-year investment reshapes the onboard experience with refreshed interiors, next-generation technology, and thoughtful touches shaped by passenger and employee feedback. Central to the upgrade is the industry’s most comprehensive fast, free

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Air Canada prepares for a new era with Airbus A321XLR arrival

Other News

Air Canada’s network planning team is eagerly awaiting the arrival of its first Airbus A321XLR. The aircraft will open new markets and reshape the airline’s medium-haul international network. For years, the team has been studying data to decide where this new aircraft can have the greatest impact. With the first delivery approaching, those plans are

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Travelport and Air Canada have signed a new content distribution agreement

Air Canada flags softer Q3 on strike impact, cuts 2025 outlook

Financial

Air Canada has provided an early look at its third-quarter 2025 performance, signalling a significant hit from August’s cabin-crew strike and trimming full-year guidance as a result. For the quarter ending September 30, 2025, the airline now anticipates operating income of CA$250–300 million and adjusted EBITDA of CA$950 million–CA$1.0 billion, well below last year’s third-quarter

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

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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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Air Canada reaches tentative IAMAW deal

SAS CEO to depart for Air Canada in 2027

EPCOR and Air Canada sign new APU support agreement

Air Canada takes delivery of first A321XLR

Air Canada CEO Rousseau to retire in 2026

Air Canada orders eight A350-1000s to power long-haul growth

Air Canada unveils extensive cabin renewal programme

Air Canada prepares for a new era with Airbus A321XLR arrival

Air Canada flags softer Q3 on strike impact, cuts 2025 outlook

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

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