Avianor and Air Canada officially sign a long-term A220 maintenance agreement
In light of the 2024 International Aerospace Innovation Forum, Avianor is proud to announce a milestone moment between two industry leaders. An affiliate of DRAKKAR and industry leader with more than 25 years of aerospace experience in commercial and military aircraft maintenance and interior solutions, Avianor and Air Canada, a premier global airline, have officially […]
Air Canada partners with SATS for its long-awaited return to Singapore
Air Canada has awarded a passenger, ramp, and cargo handling contract to SATS as it prepares to resume flights to Singapore’s Changi International Airport for the first time in over 30 years. The airline will launch four Boeing 787-9 weekly flights connecting Vancouver and Singapore, starting 4 April 2024. READ: Dr Gert Pfeifer appointed as […]
Emirates SkyCargo and Air Canada enhance cargo interline cooperation
Emirates SkyCargo customers can now easily find and book interline cargo shipments into prime Canadian destinations, of Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver and Calgary on Air Canada flights, via key Emirates European gateways. The enhanced online booking capabilities now live, enable Emirates SkyCargo customers to book shipments that will travel on Air Canada Cargo flights on an […]
Kyte strikes strategic partnership with Air Canada
Kyte has announced a new partnership with Air Canada to enable a direct connection to Air Canada’s next-generation distribution platform, offering easy access to the airline’s comprehensive and innovative product suite. Travel sellers who choose to access their content via the Kyte API will have streamlined access to Air Canada’s NDC platform, including the full […]
Air Canada’s New Halifax – New York non-stop service takes flight
The city that never sleeps and Atlantic Canada are closer than ever with the launch of a new Air Canada service between Halifax Stanfield and New York (Newark Liberty International Airport). The new non-stop service, which begins operations four times weekly and increases to daily flights on January 8, 2023, will transport travellers from gate […]
Air Canada becomes first airline to receive IATA recertification for the safe transportation of live animals
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 successful completion of the verification […]
Statement from Jason Berry, VP Cargo, Air Canada, on Q2 results
Air Canada reported its second quarter 2022 financial results. The details are here: https://media.aircanada.com/2022-08-02-Air-Canada-Reports-Second-Quarter-2022-Financial-Results Jason Berry, vice president, cargo, at Air Canada also provided the following statement: “It has been another exciting quarter for Air Canada Cargo as we continue to strategically build our business and invest in our future. “The ongoing growth and support from the […]
CargoAi eBooking & eQuote platform adds Air Canada Cargo
Air Canada Cargo has selected CargoAi’s eBooking & eQuote platform to accelerate eBooking adoption with freight forwarders. “We’re thrilled to be announcing the partnership between Air Canada Cargo and CargoAi. Both organisations share very ambitious growth plans in the post pandemic months and years to come, as well as a relentless focus on the customer […]
Air Canada Cargo expands freighter network to Europe and Atlantic Canada
Air Canada Cargo will expand its freighter network, including the start of service to Halifax starting April 19. In addition, the entry into service of the second Boeing 767-300ER freighter will allow Air Canada Cargo to add freighter service to Frankfurt, Cologne, Istanbul, Madrid and St. John’s, starting in May. “The entry into service of […]
Air Canada adds Munich Toronto route
Following the Government of Canada’s announcement to reopen international borders on September 7, Air Canada has today unveiled additional details of its planned Munich (MUC) – Toronto (YYZ) schedule. The loosening of restrictions enables foreign nationals who have been fully vaccinated with the Government of Canada-accepted vaccines (Moderna, Pfizer, AstraZeneca, and J&J) at least 14 […]
EIA and Air Canada partner for sustainability
Edmonton International Airport (EIA) and Air Canada are signing a new partnership to reduce carbon emissions and advance a green and sustainable aviation sector. The EIA-Air Canada Sustainability Partnership aims to reduce the carbon impact of air travel with both organisations working together to test emerging green technologies at EIA’s Airport City Sustainability Campus, an […]
WFS and Air Canada join forces
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) and Air Canada are working closely with the Canadian government to transport vial caps for doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to support the country’s immunisation programme. Since December 2020, thousands of innovative plastic RayDyLyo vial caps weighing over 20 tonnes have so far been transported by WFS from Lyon Airport to […]
cargo.one to welcome Air Canada Cargo
cargo.one has entered into a letter of intent with Air Canada, through its cargo division Air Canada Cargo, to offer its capacity on cargo.one’s leading air cargo booking platform. Upon conclusion of a definitive agreement, freight forwarders will soon have access to a first-class booking experience with real-time capacity and quotes. The airline is poised […]
Air Canada reunites pets and family separated by the pandemic
Tomal Sohorab, manager of cargo solutions and business development at Air Canada Cargo spoke to ACW about reuniting pets and owners separated by the pandemic and how the Airline is taking action against the illegal wildlife trade. ACW: The pandemic has left many families separated by border closures- this includes pets as well. How has […]
ATSG and Air Canada agree conversion deal
Air Transport Services Group today announced that its Cargo Aircraft Management subsidiary has agreed to purchase two Boeing 767-300ER aircraft from Air Canada of Montreal, convert them from passenger to freighter configuration, and lease them back to Air Canada. This is the first sale-leaseback agreement between ATSG and Air Canada. The first aircraft will be […]
Qatar Airways welcomes inaugural Air Canada flight
Qatar Airways welcomed Air Canada’s inaugural flight from Toronto to Doha yesterday, establishing Hamad International Airport as the only airport in the Middle East to be operated with a scheduled service by a North American carrier. The flight was welcomed with a water cannon salute at Hamad International Airport and a ribbon cutting ceremony attended […]
Air Canada Cargo appointed Jason Berry as VP
Air Canada has announced the appointment of Jason Berry as vice president of cargo which will be effective January 1, 2021. Berry will be based at Air Canada’s Montreal headquarters, and will report directly to Lucie Guillemette, executive vice president and chief commercial officer. Air Canada today also provided an update on its cargo business […]
Drone Delivery Canada inks agreement with GlobalMedic for First Nations’ COVID-19 project
Drone Delivery Canada (DDC), with the assistance of Air Canada and the Pontiac Group, has entered into a commercial agreement with GlobalMedic to deploy DDC’s patented drone delivery solution to provide service to the Beausoleil First Nation (BFN) community in Ontario. Funding for the project was received by donors, including from OEC Group (Canada), a leading […]
Air Canada and GTA dnata keep cool in Toronto
Air Canada Cargo will extend its collaboration with GTA dnata in Toronto to cover all AC Cool Chain shipments from 16 September. From that date, in addition to pharmaceuticals, shipments booked with AC Fresh going through Toronto will be handled by GTA dnata. The facility is fully equipped for handling temperature-sensitive shipments with dedicated environments […]
Air Canada Cargo spreads its global network
In 2019, Air Canada Cargo has been busy extending its network, adding capacity on European and South American routes. Vice president Tim Strauss says the new routes have been performing well and the airline has high hopes for the planned services. Toronto – Vienna services were opened in the spring and seasonal Montreal – Bordeaux […]
Air Canada to market DDC’s drone delivery services
Air Canada has entered into a sales agency agreement with Drone Delivery Canada (DDC) to market its services. Under the terms of the agreement, Air Canada Cargo will act as a sales agent of DDC for the purpose of marketing and pursuing sales of drone delivery services across Canada on routes where it has sought […]
Tim Strauss joins Drone Delivery Canada board
Air Canada’s vice president of cargo, Tim Strauss has joined Drone Delivery Canada’s advisory board to help the company execute its commercial strategy. Strauss has 31 years of air cargo experience in both the airline and freight forwarding industries, having held leadership roles in global sales and operations at Northwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines and […]
Air Canada breaks ground for new Edmonton facility
Air Canada has broken the ground for its new facility at Edmonton International Airport, housing ground support equipment services and cargo teams. Terracap Group will construct the 50,000 square foot building, with the ground support team occupying 30,000 square feet and Air Canada Cargo utilising the other 20,000 square feet. The facility is expected to […]
60 seconds of summer with Air Canada Cargo’s Tim Strauss
Hawaiian shirt-wearing Tim Strauss joined Air Canada Cargo as head 18 months ago after a spell at Hawaiian Airlines where he was MD cargo before becoming vice president cargo in July 2014. He previously worked for Delta Airlines Cargo as MD global operations. Just don’t get any BBQ sauce on his Hawaiian shirt. ACW: Hawaiian […]
Lobster’s a tasty business at Halifax Stanfield
Millions of dollars’ worth of Nova Scotia lobster and other seafood products will be shipped overseas once again during the holiday season. “This has traditionally been the busiest time of the year for our cargo business. By the end of the month, we estimate $30 million in lobster will have been shipped from Halifax Stanfield […]
Dogs saved from death touch down to freedom
Following its closure of a tenth South Korean dog meat farm, animal protection body Humane Society International (HIS) is transporting severely neglected dogs to North America and the United Kingdom. Forty-six of the dogs arrived at Pearson Airport in Toronto and were moved to partner shelters in Quebec. Another four of the rescued dogs were […]
HAE to make investments in technology
Technology is the main area of the business that HAE will continue to make investments in and is the central focus. HAE UK & Ireland director, John Ward says staff are already working on using its self-developed web portal, which will be expanded to integrate with airline partners to give customers as many options as […]
Airlines appeal European Commission price fixing cartel fine
The airlines who were fined a total of €776 million ($904 million) by the European Commission (EC) for operating a price fixing cartel are appealing the decision. In March 2017, the EC re-adopted the cartel decision against 11 carriers after the original decision was annulled by the General Court on procedural grounds. Singapore Airlines, LATAM […]
Route network expanded at Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport has added a range of belly routes to its network which is set to boost tonnage and it brings the total number of connections to 115 at the French gateway. Among them are a twice weekly service by Air Arabia Maroc from Fez, a five time a week service by Flybe […]
Fifth year of double-digit freight growth for Lyon
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport has experienced its fifth consecutive year of double-digit freight growth transporting 59,407 tonnes due to extra capacity on freighters and passenger aircraft. Freight grew 11.8 per cent compared to 2015 helped by Air Algerie starting weekly cargo flights in November and freighter operations by Emirates. Express freight increased 12 per cent […]