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Air Canada surpasses expectations with strong Q3 results

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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Travelport and Air Canada have signed a new content distribution agreement

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

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’s second-quarter net income down

Air Canada has reported second-quarter operating revenues exceeding CA$5.5 billion and an adjusted EBITDA of CA$914 million. Demand remained strong, with load factors surpassing historical averages, and the airline improved its on-time performance by 10 percentage points compared to the previous year, despite increased flight activity. The airline transported 11.6 million customers during the quarter

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Air Canada’s A320- family aircraft will get a major cockpit and avionics system upgrade © Airbus

Airbus, Air Canada ink deal for A320-family cockpit and avionics upgrade

Airbus has signed an agreement with Canada’s largest airline, Air Canada, for a significant cockpit and avionics system upgrade package for its A320-family in-service aircraft. The multi-year upgrade programme encompasses the enhanced electronic instrument system (EEIS2), head-up display (HUD), and various other avionics functions. It will be fitted on up to 76 aircraft. The HUD

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Travelport and Air Canada have signed a new content distribution agreement

Air Canada reports strong financial performance for full-year 2023

Air Canada has demonstrated robust financial performance in the fiscal year 2023 compared to 2022, with notable improvements across key metrics. The airline’s operating revenues reached CA$21.833 billion, marking a significant 32% increase driven by a 20% growth in operated capacity. Operating expenses rose to CA$19.554 billion, up 17%, primarily attributed to higher capacity and

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Air Canada posts Q3 operating revenues of more than CA$6.3 billion

Air Canada has released its third quarter 2023 financial results. The carrier posted operating revenues of CA$6.344 billion an increase over CA$1 billion from the third quarter of 2022 driven by higher passenger revenues. Operated capacity increased 10% from the third quarter of 2022, about one percentage point below the projection provided in Air Canada’s August 11, 2023, news release.

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Travelport and Air Canada have signed a new content distribution agreement

Air Canada and Travelport sign new content distribution agreement

Travelport, a global technology company that powers travel bookings for hundreds of thousands of travel suppliers worldwide, and Air Canada, Canada’s flagship carrier, have renewed their content distribution agreement, which includes New Distribution Capability (NDC) content and servicing. With this agreement, Travelport-connected agencies worldwide will continue to have access to the widest range of products

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