Air Canada has announced the appointment of Anko van der Werff, currently serving as Scandinavian Airlines CEO, as its next President and Chief Executive Officer.
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Aviation Business News•Craig Waters8 Jul
Anko van der Werff, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), has informed the airline’s board that…
AeroTime•Miquel Ros8 Jul
Air Canada announced today that Anko Van der Werff will become its next President and Chief Executive Officer, and a member of the Board, by the end of January 2027. Mr. Van der Werff, currently President and Chief Executive Officer at Scandinavian Airlines, succeeds Michael Rousseau, who previously announced his retirement after 19 years with Air Canada.
The outgoing Air Canada CEO couldn't speak French. His successor speaks that and five more languages.
Skift Airlines•Gordon Smith8 Jul
Several weeks ago, we learned how Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau would be ”retiring.” This followed the Air Canada accident at LaGuardia, where Rousseau was under fire in Quebec for his inability to speak French, a consistent theme of his tenure.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig8 JulAir Canada announced on July 8, 2026 that Anko Van der Werff will become its next President and Chief Executive Officer, and a member of the Board, by the end of January 2027. Mr. Van der Werff, currently President and Chief Executive Officer at Scandinavian Airlines, succeeds Michael Rousseau, who previously announced his retirement after […]
World Airline News•Bruce Drum8 JulNorway’s historic qualification for the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals has prompted both Scandinavian carriers to add special non-stop flights from Oslo to Miami, allowing hundreds of supporters to attend the national team’s clash with England. SAS has scheduled a dedicated round-trip service using a 266-seat Airbus A330. The flight will depart Oslo on 10 July […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban7 JulSAS AB Chief Executive Officer Anko van der Werff is emerging as a frontrunner to lead Air Canada, according to people familiar with the matter, succeeding Michael Rousseau, who said in March he’d leave after a public outcry over his omission to speak French in a corporate video. Van der Werff has led the Scandinavian […]
With new investment from Air France-KLM Group, it looks like SAS' new owners have big plans for the Scandi carrier and specifically its Copenhagen hub.
Airline Weekly•Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat2 JulScandinavian airline SAS has strengthened its long-haul growth plans with a firm order for 18 Airbus A330-900 aircraft, marking a significant step in the carrier’s ongoing fleet renewal programme. The agreement was signed during a ceremony in Copenhagen by SAS President and CEO Anko van der Werff and Airbus Executive [read more]
UK Aviation News•UK Aviation News1 Jul
Scandinavian Airlines has announced the largest investment in the history of the company by shaking hands on a deal for as many as 40 Airbus A330 family aircraft.The deal features both brand-new A330-900s and leased older A330-300s.
Scandinavian carrier SAS has placed a firm order with Airbus for 18 A330-900 aircraft as part of its ongoing fleet renewal strategy. The agreement was signed during a ceremony in […]
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has signed a firm order for 18 Airbus A330neo aircraft, marking a further step in its growth and fleet renewal strategy.
AviationSource News•Len Varley30 JunScandinavian carrier SAS has ordered 18 Airbus A330-900 aircraft to support its fleet renewal and long-haul growth strategy. The agreement was signed in Copenhagen by SAS CEO Anko van der Werff and Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus Executive Vice President Sales, Commercial Aircraft. The new aircraft will enable SAS to expand its international network, increase capacity […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm30 JunCopenhagen, Denmark, 30 June 2026 – Scandinavian carrier SAS has placed a firm order with Airbus for 18 A330-900 aircraft as part of its ongoing fleet renewal strategy. The agreement was signed during a ceremony in Copenhagen by Anko van der Werff, SAS CEO and Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus EVP Sales of the Commercial Aircraft business. The […] The post SAS orders 18 Airbus A330neo to accelerate growth and fleet modernisation first appeared on PLANEtalking .
The deal includes A330-900neos and A330-300s.
AirlineGeeks•Zach Vasile30 Jun
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS)has been undergoing some major changes in recent times,following its restructuring. The airline transitioned from Star Alliance to Sky Team, got an investment from Air France-KLM, and is also hoping to become a more globally competitive airline, increasinglyfocusing on its Copenhagen hub.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig30 JunPR: SAS today announced the largest investment in the company’s history, marking a significant step in the airline’s long-term ambition
Air Insight•Addison Schonland30 JunAviationNews – Scandinavian carrier SAS has placed a historic firm order for 18 Airbus A330-900 aircraft as part of a massive $10 billion fleet modernization...