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Air Canada boosts cargo capacity with aircraft overhaul
Air Canada is reconfiguring the cabins of three of its Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to give them additional cargo capacity. The first aircraft conversion is complete and is now in service, with the second and third aircraft to be completed shortly.
Airlines ramp up cargo services to battle Covid-19 pandemic
With passenger services all but grounded across Europe, North America and parts of Asia, a number of carriers - including Etihad, AeroMexico and Air Canada - are turning attention to cargo operations.
Air Canada latest airline to announce huge layoffs
Air Canada has revealed plans to cut 5,000 jobs in the coming weeks as the carrier battles the impact of the global coronavirus pandemic. The company has said the move is temporary – and that most of those affected will return once the airline ramps up its operating schedule.
Air Canada takes delivery of first Airbus A220
Air Canada has taken delivery of its first A220-300, designed, built and delivered from the Mirabel programme facilities in Canada. The first aircraft out of an order of 45 will enter service in January, making Air Canada the first airline to operate the A220-300 in North America.
Air Canada Rouge launches new Quito connection
Departing from Quito International Airport earlier, Air Canada Rouge has launched a thrice weekly non-stop flight to Toronto Pearson International Airport.
Air Canada prepares for Airbus A220 debut
In December, Air Canada will be the first Canadian airline to take delivery of this Canadian-designed and developed aircraft when it receives the first of its 45 A220s on order.
Flag-carrier invites guests to Travel like a Canadian
Canadian travellers are perceived to be some of the most accepted and loved travellers in the world and while not everyone is Canadian, Air Canada is ensuring everyone can travel like one with its latest campaign - Travel like a Canadian.
Air Canada to face competition probe in Air Transat acquisition
Air Canada will face a competition probe before the airline can complete its proposed acquisition of Air Transat. Air Transat shareholders overwhelmingly voted last week in favour of the C$720 million deal, which valued the carrier at C$18-a-share.
Air Canada sees strong second quarter but warns of Boeing 737 Max trouble ahead
Air Canada has reported second quarter EBITDA of $916, up from the figure of $739 million reported last year. At the same time, the carrier reported adjusted net income of $240 million or $0.88 per diluted share in the second quarter.
Air Canada finalises Air Transat acquisition plan
Air Canada and Transat have concluded a definitive arrangement agreement that provides for flag-carrier’s acquisition of all issued and outstanding shares in the private carrier. The value of the all-cash transaction is approximately $520 million.
Air Canada to acquire Air Transat in $520m deal
The flag-carrier hopes the proposed transaction, valued at approximately $13 per share, will create a Montreal-based global travel services company in leisure, tourism and travel distribution.
Air Canada launches seasonal service to Bordeaux
Air Canada has announced the introduction of new seasonal Montreal-Bordeaux service between June 15th and September 15th next year. Flights will operate four days a week with Boeing 737 MAX 8 and are timed to optimise connectivity to Air Canada’s North American network.