Air Canada finalizes terms of $800 million substantial issuer bid
Air Canada has finalized the terms of its previously announced substantial issuer bid (the “offer”) under which it will offer to purchase for cancellation up to $800 million of its Class A variable voting shares and Class B voting shares...
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Air Canada Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results
Air Canada has reported its second quarter 2026 financial results and provided updated full-year 2026 financial guidance. Michael Rousseau, President and Chief Executive Officer, said: “Air Canada delivered record second-quarter operating...
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Air Canada announces minority equity investment in Aeroplan led by Blackstone, La Caisse
Air Canada has announced that funds managed by Blackstone and La Caisse, together with other leading Canadian institutions, are making a $2.5 billion minority equity investment in Aeroplan Inc. The transaction terms provide that the investor...
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Air Canada team supporting wildfire relief in Northern Ontario
With wildfires continuing to affect communities across Northern Ontario, Air Canada, the Air Canada Foundation, and Air Canada Cargo are working alongside long-time humanitarian partner GlobalMedic to help deliver critical support to frontline...
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Air Canada plans to launch service to Lagos in 2027
In welcoming the expanded Air Transport Agreement between Canada and Nigeria, Air Canada said that it intends to launch scheduled service to Lagos in 2027, noting that it is starting the process to obtaining the necessary government approvals to...
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Air Canada extends suspension of Dubai, Tel Aviv flights
Air Canada has announced that it has extended the suspension of its flights to and from both Dubai and Tel Aviv. The carrier said that the extension of the suspension was due to the situation in the Middle East, and as a result, its flights...
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Air Canada elevates its in-flight rest and comfort experience
Air Canada is introducing a new collection of premium bedding and thoughtfully designed amenities to elevate rest and comfort for customers on international flights. Launching across all cabins beginning this month (July), the collection...
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Air Canada welcomes ratification of new deal with IAMAW workers
Air Canada is welcoming the ratification of a new collective bargaining agreement with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW) representing the airline’s 11,000 employees in the Technical Operations,...
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Air Canada, Airbus team up on Canadian SAF initiative
Air Canada and Airbus are uniting their shared commitment to aviation decarbonization. To lead the way in advancing these goals, the two aviation companies have announced their intent to establish a jointly funded Sustainability Co-Investment...
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Air Canada’s Aeroplan, World of Hyatt making it better in both worlds
Air Canada’s Aeroplan and World of Hyatt are teaming up to give members more ways to earn and redeem rewards across travel experiences. Bringing together two of the travel industry's beloved loyalty programs, the collaboration expands member...
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