Air Canada will add seven international routes and five new destinations in summer 2027 as it expands across Europe, Asia and Latin America. The airline’s new services comprise: Vancouver–Guangzhou: three weekly Boeing 787 flights, year-round from 4 May, subject to approval Toronto–Oslo: four weekly Airbus A321XLR flights from 2 June to 11 October Toronto–Shannon: three […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban3 SeptAir Canada will introduce a seasonal nonstop route between Toronto and Oslo on 3 June 2027, creating the first direct air service between Canada and Norway. The route will operate four times weekly on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays until late October. Air Canada will use a 182-seat Airbus A321XLR. Flights will depart Toronto at […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban3 Sept
They're all in Europe, Africa, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East. Find them all here!
Air Canada teases five new international routes for Summer 2027 with $44,000 in prizes. Here are the clues and most likely destinations.
Air Canada is teasing five new routes launching in summer 2027 with a clue-filled video. Here's a breakdown of the possible hints and destinations.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig1 Sept
In this video, we'll look at why Air Canada selected up to 16 Airbus A350-1000s over Boeing's delayed 777X, what the aircraft offers that the 777-9 currently can't, and why this decision could signal a much broader shift in how airlines plan their future long-haul fleets.
The end of the route means that Air Canada's links to Africa have halved. See what's happening here!
The A321XLR has promised to revolutionize the narrowbody market, but cracks are already beginning to show over at Air Canada
Air Canada on August 28, 2026 announced a new mobility aid travel policy designed to make travel simpler, more consistent and less stressful for customers who travel with mobility aids, including customers participating in adapted sports. The new policy gives customers requiring the use of mobility aids, or travelling with adaptive sports equipment greater flexibility […]
World Airline News•Bruce Drum28 Aug
In March 2026, we saw an Air Canada Jazz CRJ-900 collide with a fire truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport (LGA), claiming the lives of two pilots, and injuring dozens of others.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig28 Aug
Only two controllers remained in the LaGuardia tower when the CRJ-900 collided with a fire truck, killing both pilots
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier28 AugTwo air traffic controllers reportedly left their posts early on the night an Air Canada Express aircraft collided with an airport fire truck at New York LaGuardia Airport, killing both pilots. Flight AC8646, carrying 72 passengers and four crew members from Montreal, had just landed on 22 March when it struck the emergency vehicle as […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban27 Aug
Why Canada's air force is facing a structural issue with retaining its trained personnel as it transitions to F-35s and may expand with Gripens.
In this week's show, Gordon and Jay discuss two industry giants that are due to speak at the Skift Global Forum 2026 in New York between September 22-24. The conversation kicks off with Air Canada before turning to Virgin Atlantic. For the latest agenda and to book your ticket, visit live.skift.com Watch This Episode
Airline Weekly•Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat20 Aug
It isn't all bad news, as some other routes will return next year. Find out more here!
Could the carrier's decision be bad news for the American planemaker?
Air Canada reported record second-quarter operating revenues of CA$6.3 billion for 2026, supported by strong demand across its network. The Canadian flag carrier posted adjusted EBITDA of CA$719 million, at the top end of its guidance range for the quarter. It recorded an operating loss of CA$215 million, including CA$388 million in labour-related and other […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm17 Aug
Much of this growth is centered around the Canary Islands.
Air Canada reported strong second-quarter 2026 results driven by solid demand, achieving record operating revenues of $6.3 billion despite higher costs.
AviationSource News•Len Varley16 Aug
Diving deeper into the Canadian flag carrier's limited-time offering.