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As wildfires continue to affect communities across Northern Ontario, Air Canada, the Air Canada Foundation, and Air Canada C

On May 2, Air Canada, the Air Canada Foundation and Autism Services of Saskatoon welcomed families to Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (YXE Saskatoon Airport), for its first Autism Aviation Day of 2026 and the first ever held in …

Air Canada has thousands of uniformed employees proudly wearing the company’s iconic Rondelle. But when those uniforms come to the end of their life, they aren’t simply tossed in the trash.

The Paralympic Games embody the resilience, determination, and spirit that define the power of sport. This March, sixteen-year-old Blake carried those same qualities with him to Milan. A dedicated high-performance hockey player, Blake’s life …

Our first Airbus A321XLR lifted off for its inaugural flight in Hamburg and we want you to soar along. Sleek, efficient and built for long‑range productivity, this jet is ready to go …

Each February, Black History Month invites us to honour the stories, achievements, and contributions of Black communities across Canada. At Air Canada, this moment is more than a commemoration, it is a continuation of our commitment to uplifting …

Air Canada’s network planning team has been eagerly anticipating the arrival into its fleet of the airline’s first Airbus A321XLR, which will bring with it opportunities to open new markets.

The Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX), in partnership with the Professional Clothing Industry Association Worldwide (PCIAW), recently held its first ever PCIAW Fashion Show at the APEX/IFSA Global EXPO 2025 in Long Beach. A team of Air …

As a global organization that connects Canada and the six inhabited continents 24/7, reaching new frontiers requires dedication and professionalism. In our previous leadership series Leading From The Front, members of Air Canada’s executive …

On this day, Charles Taylor, the first aviation mechanic in powered flight was born in 1868. It is fitting that this week’s Leading from the Frontline episode highlights the important work in aircraft safety that Aircraft Maintenance Engineers …

For a global organization that connects Canada and the six inhabited continents 24/7, reaching new frontiers requires dedication and professionalism. In our leadership series Leading From The Front, we asked members of Air Canada’s …

On the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Netherlands, of which brave Canadian soldiers played a key role between the fall of 1944 and the spring of 1945, 20 Canadian Second World War veterans returned to Europe in May 2025 to take part in …

At Air Canada, linguistic duality that reflects the country’s two official languages is embedded as a fundamental customer service element through our global operations. In sharing the best of Canada with the world, our award-winning inflight …

At Air Canada, the well-being of our employees goes beyond simply being an HR program — we’ve made it fundamental to our culture.Dr. Jim Chung is Air Canada’s Chief Medical Officer, and he oversees all medical and wellness programs globally.“One of …

With a crew of nine flight attendants and pilot, all with Indigenous heritage, the Boeing 777 had onboard numerous members of the First Nations Major Projects Coalition (FNMPC) from across BC and the Yukon travelling to the 8th Annual FNMPC …

For the past 35 years, Air Canada has bestowed a special honour on employees who demonstrate the best of what it means to work at Canada’s flag carrier.Known as the Excellence Awards, they are Air Canada’s highest form of honour, annually …

Air Canada proudly flies the country’s flag around the world, and is a proud supporter of hockey, Canada’s national game. 

Kimberly Ballantyne, 40 (Opaskwayak Cree Nation, Manitoba) is completing her Commercial Pilot License at Harv’s Air in Winnipeg. She is a single mother and the first indigenous pilot from her community. While working at Manitoba Aerospace, she …

One year ago, Air Canada became the first airline in North America to adopt the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program. The globally recognized initiative employs the use of a discreet sunflower symbol that a person can voluntarily use to signal they …

At airports around the world where Air Canada flies, the airline is instantly identifiable by the bright red rondelle on the tails of its aircraft. That symbol, which is uniquely Canadian, took flight 60 years ago today, on January 1, 1965.Known as …

The 2024 season of Dreams Take Flight concluded with the last flight of the year departing from Calgary on November 19, whisking deserving children away for an unforgettable day at a theme park in California. Over the last 12 months, more than …

History was made on December 20, 2019, when Air Canada took delivery of its first Canadian designed and built Airbus A220-300. A few weeks later, Air Canada revealed this game-changing aircraft to the public in a ceremony at its Montreal …

On November 30th and December 1st, the Air Canada Foundation was the presenting partner of Welcome Hall Mission’s event, Noël pour tous. Under the theme “Travel to Santa’s Kingdom presented by the Air Canada Foundation,” 2,000 underprivileged …

Last week, Air Canada was proudly sponsoring the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) Congress that was held in Vancouver, BC.Among the 3-day program was the Future Leaders Luncheon, presented by David R., Vice President Government and …

Air Canada Cargo recently helped transport a white-nosed coati from Toronto Zoo to Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium after the animal was seized from a private home in Eastern Ontario.Illegal wildlife trade (IWT) poses risks to ecological and …

Yesterday was an exciting day at the Air Canada headquarters as we welcomed young women to our Montreal base to discover the world of global aviation. An annual event in the autumn, we hold an open house to female students and young women aged 15 …

Did you know Air Canada employs over 75 employees across the fields of data science and operations research, machine learning and data engineering? You might think it’s strange that an airline employs so many experts in a domain as relatively new as …

Yesterday, Air Canada had the privilege of hosting the weather segment of Quebec morning show, Salut Bonjour at its Montreal headquarters. As the proud presenting partner of Passeport de rêve, a draw to benefit Opération Enfant …

Don’t underestimate the power of empowering others" – Valérie Durand, Head of Investor Relations and Corporate Sustainability.Last week, Air Canada was the proud Official Airline of the One Young World Summit in Montreal which was the result of a …

“Welcome to Canada. Welcome home,” is what Canada’s newest citizens heard from GlobalFest’s Chief of Operations, Ken Goosen, in Calgary’s Elliston Park last Tuesday. The ceremony has been held every year at the festival since 2014, marking its 10th …