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Chad Blewett is a Captain on the Boeing 737 Max for Air Canada, and one of the airline’s first Inuit Captains. I had seen the news of the wildfires near Yellowknife and was receiving updates...

Air Canada has flown over one thousand Canadians home safely from Maui over several days following the devastating wildfires on the Hawaiian island. When the deadly fires affected Maui on August...

If you flew recently from Vancouver to Toronto, you may have been sharing your Air Canada flight with an interesting and special reptile. Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada in Toronto entrusted Air...

After decades of being witness to Air Canada’s history, the airline’s corporate photographer, Brian Losito, is retiring. Over the years, his award-winning images have told the story of Air...

Air Canada Cargo recently completed its first equine transport, and it wasn’t just any horse. This one was destined for a King. King Charles III, that is. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police...

Biographies of the 2023 Captain Judy Cameron Scholarship recipients

For more than ten years, the Air Canada Foundation has partnered with reputable charitable organizations across the country that contribute to the health and well-being of children and youth. One...

Many of us are wowed by the entertainment on massive IMAX screens. But have you ever wondered how they arrive at the theatre? Well, the story behind how they get moved is just as jaw-dropping and...

In recent weeks, Air Canada has hosted a series of events that aim to provide students and young professionals a glimpse of the wide-ranging careers in aviation and encourage them to pursue...

Teams from Air Canada recently took home two top honours at a major international data hackathon held in Toronto. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) ONE Record hackathon took place...

Air Canada held a special event at its Montreal headquarters alongside Indigenous community members to unveil an Indigenous Commitment Plaque. Permanently and prominently installed at the...

Last month, hundreds of volunteers, including Air Canada employees, took part in shoreline cleanup events across Canada to mark International Coastal Cleanup Day. Air Canada was the official...

Air Canada is inviting the next generation of young women who are seeking stimulating STEM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Math) global aviation careers to its Montreal headquarters in November for a...

Air Canada’s freighter fleet is getting a fresh new look. The first newly painted Boeing 767 freighter has rolled out of the paint shop, featuring an Air Canada Cargo design that reflects Air...

A few simple words scribbled on the interior wall of a Second World War era aircraft led to an improbable connection between the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum and the relatives of a wounded...

Air Canada has operated its final cabin-loaded cargo-only flight using its fleet of temporarily converted passenger aircraft. Flight AC7272, operated with an Airbus A330-300 aircraft, touched down...

Air Canada has recently launched a new application for employees that will help reuse and recycle uniform pieces, preventing the resource-intensive fabric from ending up in landfills. On Global...

This year’s World Wildlife Day focuses on the recovery of key species for ecosystem restoration and Air Canada is pleased to announce the return and expansion of its urban beehive initiative. We...

Air Canada was recently named one of Montreal's Top Employers for the ninth consecutive year, and we also earned a spot on Forbes' list of Canada's Best Employers for the third year in a row in...

Predicting the future is a risky way to make a living, as recent events with the global pandemic have shown. But the success of any airline depends greatly on its ability to anticipate where...

Air Canada has welcomed the first of its converted Boeing 767-300ER aircraft for Air Canada Cargo into its fleet, marking a return to freighters for the airline, which has a long history of...

Air Canada successfully managed the Covid-19 crisis by acting quickly, making very difficult decisions and creating new opportunities. A prime example was cargo, where, utilizing the strength of...

Since 2016, Air Canada has been able to divert more than 1,100 tonnes of material from landfills by partnering with Canadian charities to give slightly used or even new and unused items a second life.

Although we cannot let our guard down, there is a refreshing spirit of optimism heading into autumn in Canada that the worst of COVID-19 is thankfully behind us. Everywhere, people are resuming...

Since 2015, Air Canada pilots have been using iPads in the flight decks of its aircraft, which helped eliminate cumbersome and heavy manuals, navigation charts, checklists and other materials....

After some time on layoff status, about 55 of Air Canada’s Montreal-based employees returned to work this month and are donning the Air Canada rondelle, ready to support Quebec’s large-scale...

More than most businesses, airlines must be mindful of the future. Whether assigning crews weeks in advance, scheduling and selling flights for the next year or acquiring aircraft to fly for...

Each year at Air Canada, Earth Day is a time of reflection on all that employees have worked toward in order to push the envelope in creative ways that contribute to a greener world. Over the...

Kidney transplants are part of a list of essential services that suffered an unexpected consequence at the onset of COVID-19 when the threat of the coronavirus impacted a donor’s ability to...

On March 3, Air Canada hosted a virtual forum on Illegal Wildlife Trade (IWT) in Canada’s Transportation industry. As the country’s largest airline, Air Canada’s goal was to raise awareness...

As the saying goes, everything old is new again. It’s with pride today that Air Canada officially revealed a specially painted Airbus A220-300 in the colours of the airline’s original name,...

Four women employees in non-traditional aviation roles share how they navigated a year like no other Four next generation Canadian women aviators named recipients of Captain Judy Cameron Scholarships

This is my first column as the new President and Chief Executive Officer of Air Canada, and I would like to begin by thanking all customers – past, present and future – for your loyalty and...

As part of Air Canada’s efforts to promote non-traditional aviation careers to the next generation of women, it established the Captain Judy Cameron Scholarship in honour of the airline’s...

Air Canada said that following Transport Canada’s (TC) Airworthiness Directive and January 20, 2021 lifting of the existing Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) for the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, the aircraft...

The Air Canada Foundation has, at its core, the health and well-being of children as its guiding principle. This year, more than most, has been challenging for everyone in the philanthropic...

The pandemic has upended all of our lives and decimated air travel globally. Yet it has also revealed and reinforced the importance of our society’s core values, such as helping those in need...

Earlier this month, some furry family members finally got to travel home to Australia on the wings of Air Canada after being separated from their owners for months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A...

It is sometimes overlooked that, working as we do every day with leading-edge technologies, Air Canada’s great underlying strength is its facility with science. We employ aircraft engineers,...

As part of Air Canada’s commitment to operating in a sustainable and responsible manner, the airline recently undertook a rigorous certification process with the International Air Transport...

As the holidays approach, the focus for many of us turns to giving and caring for those in our community. Giving back and supporting communities through various programs and partnerships...

The onset of COVID-19 dramatically impacted global supply chains around the world causing critical shortages of supplies needed in the fight against the global pandemic. In mid-March, Air Canada...

Event hosted by Beausoleil community marks the unprecedented launch of new cargo drone delivery service When COVID-19 immersed the world into pandemic, an unprecedented demand for medical supplies...

In August, Air Canada announced the highly anticipated details of our revamped Aeroplan program, outlining the attributes and credit card benefits members can enjoy when the new program launches...

Earning and retaining customer loyalty is essential for any business, especially in the hyper-competitive airline industry. So we took great delight in bounding further ahead of other carriers...

In August 2020, an explosion struck Lebanon’s capital of Beirut in a catastrophe that deepened an already existing humanitarian crisis amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The explosion left thousands...

The domestic Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge at Toronto Pearson Airport has reopened to customers after the implementation of a series of biosafety measures were put in place. The lounge experience...

As Air Canada continues expanding the range of touchless services in its CleanCare+ program, TouchFree Bag Check is coming to more Canadian airports. Already in place at the Toronto, Montreal,...

No business has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic on a global scale as much as the airline industry. With borders closed, government quarantines and commerce and trade locked down, air travel...

Air Canada's Rapidair flight AC439 from Montreal to Toronto on June 2, 2020 marks the end of an era as the airline retires the last aircraft from its mainline Boeing 767 fleet. The 767s have been...

Air Canada Cargo continues to ensure that essential goods are safely transported around the world, including a life-saving piece of medical equipment travelling between Montreal and London,...

In May 2020, Air Canada introduced the Air Canada CleanCare+ program, a comprehensive program for personal safety and enhanced aircraft grooming to provide customers greater peace of mind during...

As part of the Air Canada CleanCare+ programExternal site which may not meet accessibility guidelines., every aircraft is disinfected using hospital-grade productsExternal site which may not meet...

Busy little bees help bring canola and blueberries. Brought into Canada from warmer climates such as California or Hawaii in the spring, Canadian farmers depend on honeybees that have become an...

The COVID-19 pandemic may be keeping people away from restaurants in most parts of the world, but if the amount of Atlantic lobster transported by Air Canada Cargo is any indication as the fishing...

The global airline industry faced a severe drop in traffic and demand when the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak caused many countries around the world, including Canada and the U.S., to impose...

People often ask me how I deal with jet lag. One word: exercise! I pack my gym gear on every flight assignment, but even a brisk walk helps break through lethargy. I can recommend biking across...

Adversity can bring out the best in people, and this is also true of airlines. It was a year ago this month that the Boeing 737 MAX was grounded worldwide following accidents in Ethiopia and...

The latest jet to join the Air Canada fleet is superefficient, ultramodern and totally homegrown. This marvel of Canadian aerospace design and engineering is the Airbus A220, born in Mirabel,...

2019 was a transformative year for Air Canada’s ambition to become a leader in Artificial Intelligence, with the foundation laid for continued growth in this ever-evolving field. During the...

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...

Air Canada has cultivated two beehives, creating a buzz, at its Montreal head office for two consecutive years. In October, professional beekeepers from Alvéole, an urban beekeeping company,...

Today, as we pause to remember the thousands of Canadian men and women who have served and continue to serve our country during times of war, conflict and peace, the story of one Second World War...

A semi-permanent high-pressure system. The Bermuda High sits just north of the Caribbean region but domi­ nates the weather southward. Air moves clockwise and outward, spreading northeast and...

Earlier this year, we introduced you to the ways that Air Canada sees artificial intelligence (AI) playing an integral role in the airline’s future and the use of in-house AI labs. The first lab...

A core value at Air Canada is that the safety of our customers and crews come above all other considerations. A vital team that helps ensure that moto is always met is the dedicated and highly...

Keeping our aircraft stocked with enough Air Canada enRoute magazines is a special challenge each November. This is because customers, both foodies and those simply appreciative of a good meal,...

For some people, going to the airport to catch a flight can sometimes be a stressful experience. Now imagine living that experience through the eyes of someone living with autism. For one Air...

When he was in grade five, a boy was nominated by the local Boys and Girls club to go to Disney World for a day along with several dozens of other children. Recently, he learned that a colleague...

Bad weather is by far the number one reason why airports slow down. When it hits, ATC (Air Traffic Control) will implement measures such as ground stops or flow controls. If it's snowing heavily...

Hundreds of Air Canada employees have been working for years behind the scenes, planning meticulously for every detail and possibility ahead of the arrival of the newest member of our fleet, the...

Months before our new, modern Airbus A220-300 aircraft takes to the skies, dozens of pilots are immersed in training to prepare them to take the controls when we welcome our first A220-300 to the...

A key achievement of Air Canada’s transformation has been the rapid expansion of our network, with about 40 new international destinations added since 2012 alone. Each new route provides...

On arrival at Toronto Pearson International Airport, Captain Paul Albers was greeted by handshakes and kind words from nearly all customers on board his last flight, AC857 from London Heathrow....

"I’m an Air Canada Operational Control Manager in System Operational Control. I’m the main contact for day-of operations for an assigned fleet. I manage their real-time schedules, coming up...

When we think of Pride parades, some of the things that come to mind are the vibrant colours, joyful festivities and displays of love and happiness. It is an astounding progression from the first...

The way the wind blows dictates the runway used for takeoffs and landings. Flying into the wind (headwind) enhances performance; tailwinds are allowed but generally only to 10 knots. Winds blowing...

At Air Canada, safety is always our top priority. An instrumental part of ensuring the safety of our customers and our crew are our dedicated cabin crew, who undergo comprehensive training in...

Guide dogs begin their training very early in life – and for four puppies from Brisbane, Australia, their biggest step so far has taken them to Regina, Saskatchewan to work with CNIB Guide Dogs....

Customer loyalty is an essential ingredient that every business needs to succeed. It is never owned but must be constantly earned, and while it cannot be bought, it should certainly be rewarded....

Air Canada is eagerly anticipating the arrival of the first of 45 Airbus A220-300s later this year. This is the newest aircraft to join the company’s fleet, which is one of the youngest in the...

Airline adds flights representing a capacity increase of over 5,300 seats to markets impacted by Dorian In the aftermath of hurricane Dorian, the category 5 hurricane that ripped through the...

Do you know that there are about 45,000 thunderstorms every day around the globe, each of which can have an impact on air travel? At this very moment, there's at least 2,000 thunderstorms booming...

The arrival of millennials and Gen Z in the workplace at Air Canada has changed how we approach our business and become a key driver of innovation. We have 20-year-olds who are already...

Air Canada and Celebrity Chef Antonio Park joined forces to prepare destination-specific meals on flights to Asia and South America. At Chef Park’s Montreal-based restaurant, PARK, the day...

Many think airline pilot s navigate using instruments only at night and during inclement weather. Truth is, we use instruments most of the time: inertial navigation systems, GPS and ground-based...

Air Canada’s pilots now have another tool at their disposal to make your next flight as smooth as possible. Since April, pilots on aircraft equipped with Wi-Fi are able to access weather and...

Those of us who are sports fans often relish watching games where the more resourceful, cohesive and nimble team beats its more powerful rival, and size is no guarantee of success. It’s a...