Air Lease Delivers First Boeing 737-8 To Air Canada, marking the initial delivery in a five-aircraft lease agreement that supports the airline’s ongoing narrowbody fleet restructuring and modernization strategy.
Air Canada Launches Nonstop Vancouver–Sapporo Winter Service, marking a significant expansion of the carrier’s trans-Pacific network and establishing the first-ever direct air link between North America and Sapporo, Japan. The new seasonal route will commence in December 2026, timed to capture peak winter travel demand to Hokkaido, globally renowned for its powder snow, winter festivals, hot springs, and…
Air Canada Prepares Boeing 737 MAX 8 Delivery (MSN 43357) as the carrier continues to advance its narrowbody fleet renewal strategy. The aircraft is scheduled for delivery from Boeing and will further strengthen Air Canada’s short- and medium-haul operations.
Air Canada Plans to Extend and Expand PAL Airlines Agreement to 2032, reinforcing its long-term commitment to regional connectivity in Eastern Canada. The proposed expansion would see the existing commercial agreement between the two carriers extended by an additional four years while increasing the number of aircraft operated under the arrangement.
Air Canada Prepares For Boeing 737 MAX 8 Delivery (MSN 66446) as the carrier continues to strengthen and modernize its narrowbody fleet with fuel-efficient next-generation aircraft. The upcoming delivery aligns with Air Canada’s long-term strategy to enhance operational efficiency, reduce emissions, and maintain flexibility across its domestic and short-haul international network.
Air India is reinstating its strategic codeshare agreement with Air Canada, restoring a key partnership that significantly enhances travel options between India and Canada. Effective 2 December 2025, the renewed arrangement expands connectivity for millions of travelers who rely on efficient and reliable links between the two countries.
Air Canada Launches Major Fleet Upgrade Across North AmericaAir Canada has unveiled its most extensive fleet and cabin modernization program to date, introducing a unified onboard experience across Air Canada, Rouge, and Air Canada Express. The multi-year initiative focuses on upgraded interiors, next-generation technology, and enhanced comfort, forming a key part of the airline’s strategy to…
Air Canada has released its preliminary financial results for the third quarter of 2025 and provided an updated outlook for the full year following the labour disruption in August involving the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE). The airline confirmed that the strike, though unlawful, caused significant financial and operational repercussions, including thousands of cancelled flights and…
Air Canada has unveiled plans to enhance its U.S.–Canada connectivity with the launch of new routes and increased capacity for the Summer 2026 season. Announced in Montréal on September 22, 2025, the move highlights the carrier’s strategy to strengthen its North American network while providing travelers with improved access to its global routes.
Air Canada and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) have agreed to proceed directly to arbitration on the wage component of the tentative four-year agreement covering the airline’s flight attendants. The development follows CUPE’s September 12, 2025, request to cancel mediation, with Air Canada agreeing in the interest of cooperation.
