MONTREAL, Aug. 4, 2017 /CNW Telbec/ - Air Canada announced today that Calin Rovinescu, its President and Chief Executive Officer, has sold 1,645,181 Class B Voting Shares in a block trade to a financial institution, as reported in applicable securities filings. Mr. Rovinescu plans to use proceeds from the sale of shares for investment diversification, estate planning and to fund his Family Foundation for charitable giving.

Mr. Rovinescu continues to own a substantial equity interest in Air Canada through his remaining holdings of Class B voting shares and other equity securities.

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