Theo Panagiotoulias (l) and Michael Rousseau (r)

Michael Rousseau elected new chairperson of Star Alliance Chief Executive Board

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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Travelport and Air Canada have signed a new content distribution agreement

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

Other News

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

Financial

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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Astrova in-flight entertainment (IFE) solution © Panasonic Avionics

Air Canada to equip over 80 aircraft with Astrova

Other News

Panasonic Avionics has signed an agreement with Air Canada to install its Astrova in-flight entertainment (IFE) solution on over 80 aircraft starting in 2025. According to the terms of the agreement, the flag carrier of Canada will see Astrova line-fitted on Air Canada’s Boeing 787-10, Airbus A220-300 and A321XLR aircraft. Additionally, it will be retrofitted

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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

MRO & Production

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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Air Canada reports strong financial performance for full-year 2023

Financial

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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The new E175 jets will be deployed across the Air Canada Express network © TrueNoord

TrueNoord leases two E175 jets to Air Canada

Aircraft & Engines

Specialist regional aircraft lessor TrueNoord has purchased two Embraer E175 jets on lease with Air Canada. The recent closing of this transaction marks the completion of TrueNoord’s acquisition of ten Embraer aircraft from Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC), first announced in January 2023. The aircraft are already deployed across the Air Canada Express network which flies

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

Financial

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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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

Air Canada’s second-quarter net income down

Air Canada to equip over 80 aircraft with Astrova

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

Air Canada reports strong financial performance for full-year 2023

TrueNoord leases two E175 jets to Air Canada

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

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