Stories

The legendary Wright Brothers are rightfully a household name for their iconic maiden flight, a 12-second marvel in 1903 that resulted in their names being engraved in the history books for...

Some popular notions are hard to shake. Among the most stubborn worldwide are those related to airline meals, which call to mind the joke about the restaurant criticized for both its bad food and...

Air Canada has made it clear that artificial intelligence will be a key part of the airline’s future and has already moved forward with several initiatives that will have long-term benefits. But...

Airliners are built for cold temperatures (it’s -57°C at cruising altitude) and aviators welcome the denser air that comes with extreme cold. Frigid air at -40°C is about one third more dense...

Toronto Pearson International Airport's CDF (Central Deice Facility) is the world's largest deice facility. This 65-acre drive-through can handle hundreds of aircraft daily. The pilot radios the...

The made in Canada aircraft flew on the nation’s flag carrier across country for its first revenue flight from Montreal to Calgary on January 16, 2020. Customers and employees celebrated at...

Celebrating New Year’s babies is a time-honoured tradition, and Air Canada is puffing its chest this month over its newest family member. Like proud parents, we are delighted by the arrival of...

As one of the Air Canada Foundation’s main fundraising initiatives, loose change of any denomination is collected on board aircraft and in Maple Leaf Lounges across Canada. The 2019 efforts set...

If you're a frequent flyer, you've probably wondered about the windows from which you peer out during your flight. Passenger windows feature two acrylic panes built to withstand the significant...

Boarding an aircraft usually heralds a new adventure, brings us closer to family and friends or advances that important business deal. Sometimes, though, a flight might be less eagerly...