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 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 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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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 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 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 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 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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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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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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