Air Canada News
Air Canada Cargo joins the CargoWise platform
Air Canada Cargo announced that it has become the first North American carrier to join the CargoWise platform as it continues to enhance its digital capabilities.
Air Canada Introduces CHOOOSE as New Carbon Offset Partner
Air Canada today introduced CHOOOSE, a global climate technology company as the airline’s new carbon offset program provider. The option to purchase verified carbon offsets is now seamlessly integrated into the airline’s Canadian and US booking websites.
Air Canada to Acquire 30 ES-30 Electric Regional Aircraft from Heart Aerospace
Air Canada today announced a purchase agreement for 30 ES-30 electric-hybrid aircraft under development by Heart Aerospace of Sweden. The revolutionary regional aircraft, expected to enter service in 2028, will generate zero emissions flying on battery power and yield significant operational savings and benefits
Air Canada Marks its 85th Anniversary
In celebration of its 85th anniversary, Air Canada today donated its historic aircraft, an original Lockheed L-10A Electra airplane to Winnipeg’s Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada. The iconic aircraft, the first fleet type flown by the carrier, made its final journey as it taxied from the Air Canada hangar at Winnipeg International Airport to the Museum at a handover ceremony. The airplane will go on permanent public display as an iconic piece of aviation history.
Air Canada Cargo Becomes First Canadian Carrier to Approve Envirotainer Releye RLP and RAP Container
Air Canada Cargo will be the first Canadian operator to use the new live monitored, temperature-controlled certified aircraft containers, the Envirotainer Releye RLP and larger RAP, as part of the AC Absolute solution. The Releye RLP and RAP containers are designed to meet the strictest requirements in pharmaceutical air freight.
Air Canada releases its annual corporate sustainability report
Air Canada has released the 2021 edition of Citizens of the World, describing how the carrier has advanced a range of sustainability programs despite the impact of COVID-19 on the global airline industry.
Air Canada Announces Longlist for Canada’s Best New Restaurants 2022
Air Canada is proud to present the 30 nominees for Canada’s Best New Restaurants. Since 2002, Air Canada enRoute has celebrated through this program the country’s best new restaurants, chefs, teams and emerging talent—and this year, the Top 10 list is back! The highly anticipated longlist is out today on CanadasBestNewRestaurants.com.
Major airlines explore carbon removal solutions
Airbus and a number of major airlines – including Air Canada, Air France-KLM, easyJet, IAG and Lufthansa – have signed Letters of Intent to explore opportunities for a future supply of carbon removal credits from direct air carbon capture technology.
Emirates and Air Canada form strategic partnership
Emirates and Air Canada today announced the signing of a strategic partnership agreement that will create more options for customers when travelling on the carriers’ networks while also enhancing the customer experience throughout the journey.
Air Canada to run daily London to Mumbai winter service
Air Canada has announced the launch of its new daily non-stop seasonal service between London Heathrow and Mumbai, starting 29 October 2022 – 24 March 2023. The new service is part of Air Canada’s resumption of flights from Toronto to Mumbai via London-Heathrow.
Air Canada to launch seasonal flights to Bangkok
Air Canada has announced the expansion of its international network with the addition of Bangkok, Thailand, the carrier’s first non-stop service to South-East Asia.
Air Canada reports first quarter 2022 financial results
First quarter operating revenues of $2.573 billion, or about three-and-a-half times first quarter 2021 operating revenues. First quarter 2022 operating loss of $550 million compared to an operating loss of $1.049 billion in the first quarter of 2021. Advance ticket sales grew about $1.2 billion in the first quarter of 2022 from year end 2021. Airbus A321XLR order increased by four to 30 aircraft with IAE to supply related PW1100G-JM engines