Air Canada Cargo Announces Expansion of Freighter Network into The United States, Adds New Latin American Route
MONTREAL, October 6, 2022 – Air Canada Cargo today announced that starting in November, it will expand its freighter network into the United States for the first time, with flights to Dallas and Atlanta. The addition of these key US markets is a significant milestone for Air Canada Cargo and allows Air Canada Cargo to […]
Air Canada to Launch New, Non-stop Transborder Routes to the U.S. from Halifax and Vancouver
Halifax-Newark, Vancouver-Houston flights convenient for customers MONTREAL, Oct. 3, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ – Air Canada today announced new, daily transborder flights between Halifax-and-Newark and Vancouver-and-Houston. The year-round routes will start in December and conveniently link these major urban markets, as well as provide easy onward connections through Air Canada’s and its partner United Airlines’ global networks. “With these new routes from Halifax and Vancouver, Air […]
Air Canada Introduces CHOOOSE as New Carbon Offset Partner
Option for customers to purchase carbon offsets now integrated seamlessly into the flight booking process through Air Canada’s North America websites MONTREAL, Sept. 27, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ – Air Canada today introduced CHOOOSE, a global climate technology company as the airline’s new carbon offset program provider. The option to purchase verified carbon offsets is now seamlessly integrated into the […]
Air Canada Welcomes Government of Canada Decision to Lift Mask, Testing and ArriveCan Requirements
Further streamlining is needed to benefit travellers, economy MONTREAL, Sept. 26, 2022 /CNW/ – Air Canada today welcomed the Government of Canada’s decision to lift remaining COVID-19 restrictions, including requirements for wearing masks on aircraft, testing and quarantine, and the compulsory use of ArriveCan beginning October 1, 2022. “Air Canada welcomes the removal of these restrictions, acknowledging that air travel is safe and […]
Air Canada Wins for Best Corporate Social Responsibility Strategy at Canadian HR Awards
MONTREAL, Sept. 20, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ – Air Canada was recently recognized at the annual Canadian HR Awards with the Payworks Award for Best Corporate Social Responsibility Strategy. This honour recognizes an organization for successfully establishing corporate social responsibility in its culture through its people and the role HR had in the strategy and execution of such […]
Air Canada Wins Workplace Health and Safety Awards for Culture and for Technology at OHS Honours
Leading national workplace media brands, OHS Canada and Talent Canada, present Air Canada with OHS Culture and Best Use of Safety Technology awards Editor’s Note: A video featuring employees commenting on the OHS Honours awards can be found here. MONTREAL, Sept. 16, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ – Air Canada has been recognized for its safety-first culture and its innovative use of […]
Air Canada to Acquire 30 ES-30 Electric Regional Aircraft from Heart Aerospace
Electric-hybrid aircraft advances carrier’s 2050 net-zero emission goal MONTREAL, Sept. 15, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ – Air Canada today announced a purchase agreement for 30 ES-30 electric-hybrid aircraft under development by Heart Aerospace of Sweden. The revolutionary regional aircraft, expected to enter service in 2028, will generate zero emissions flying on battery power and yield significant operational savings and […]
Air Canada Becomes First Airline to Receive IATA Recertification For the Safe Transportation of Live Animals
MONTREAL, Sept. 14, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ – Air Canada has become the first airline to be re-certified by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for the safe transport of live animals by Air Canada Cargo. IATA awarded Air Canada Cargo with the Center of Excellence for Independent Validators for Live Animals Logistics (CEIV Live Animals) recertification following […]
Air Canada Marks its 85th Anniversary, Donates CF-TCC, Historic Aircraft From its Original Fleet to Winnipeg’s Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada
MONTREAL, Sept. 7, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ – In celebration of its 85th anniversary, Air Canada today donated its historic aircraft, an original Lockheed L-10A Electra airplane to Winnipeg’s Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada. The iconic aircraft, the first fleet type flown by the carrier, made its final journey as it taxied from the Air Canada hangar at Winnipeg International Airport to […]
Air Canada Cargo Becomes First Canadian Carrier to Approve Envirotainer Releye RLP and RAP Containers
MONTREAL, September 1, 2022 – Air Canada Cargo will be the first Canadian operator to use the new live monitored, temperature-controlled certified aircraft containers, the Envirotainer Releye RLP and larger RAP, as part of the AC Absolute solution. The Releye RLP and RAP containers are designed to meet the strictest requirements in pharmaceutical air freight. […]