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Air Canada Takes Delivery of Its First A321XLR
Air Canada has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR, marking a key step in expanding its long-range narrow-body operations. The aircraft was handed over by Airbus in Hamburg. The aircraft, the first of a 30-unit order, has been leased through SMBC Aviation Capital. Powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, it features a two-class cabin with 14 lie-flat business…
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Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau to Retire
Air Canada announced that its President and CEO Michael Rousseau will step down by the end of the third quarter of 2026. According to the company, Rousseau will continue in his role and as a board member until that time. Air Canada has initiated a comprehensive succession process, considering both internal leadership development and external candidates. The board stated that,…
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Air Canada Crash: Injured Flight Attendant in Critical Condition
New details have emerged regarding the condition of Solange Tremblay, the Air Canada Express flight attendant who was seriously injured in the fatal accident at New York’s LaGuardia Airport on March 22. Her daughter, Sarah Lepine, stated that her mother survived the crash but is undergoing a long and difficult recovery due to severe injuries. According to the information shared,…
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Update on Air Canada Incident at LaGuardia
New details have emerged in the investigation following the collision between an Air Canada Express CRJ-900 and an ARFF vehicle at New York’s LaGuardia Airport. National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy stated that interviews have been conducted with air traffic control personnel who were on duty at the time of the incident. She noted that the workload of the…
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New Details Emerge in Air Canada Crash
New details have emerged regarding the fatal accident at LaGuardia Airport in the United States. According to a statement released by the National Transportation Safety Board, the air traffic controller cleared a fire vehicle to cross the runway just 12 seconds before the Air Canada aircraft landed. Officials noted that this short time frame was not sufficient to prevent the…
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Air Canada Plane Collides with Fire Truck, Pilots Killed
An Air Canada CRJ-900 passenger plane collided with an ARFF (airport fire) vehicle while taxiing on the runway after landing. The AC8646 flight from Montreal struck a fire truck identified as “Truck 1” near Taxiway E while slowing down on Runway 4. At the time of the collision, the plane’s ground speed was approximately 21–24 knots. Casualties and Injuries According…
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Air Canada Orders 16 A350-1000 Aircraft
Air Canada has announced a firm order for eight Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, along with purchase options for an additional eight, as part of its plan to strengthen its long-haul fleet. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2030. According to the company’s statement, the new aircraft are expected to support the launch of new long-haul routes and gradually replace certain aircraft…
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Air Canada Suspends Cuba Flights
Air Canada Announces Suspension of Cuba Flights Following our report published yesterday regarding disruptions in Jet A1 fuel supply across Cuba, Air Canada has publicly shared its decision concerning operations to the island. The fuel shortage is reported to be affecting nine international airports nationwide, including the capital Havana. Air Canada became the first airline to announce a complete suspension…
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Ground Handling Worker Trapped in Cargo Hold on Air Canada Rouge Aircraft
A ground handling error on an Air Canada Rouge Airbus A321 at Toronto Pearson International Airport was narrowly averted after passengers noticed something was wrong during taxi. On flight AC1502, scheduled to operate from Toronto to Moncton, passengers reported noises coming from beneath the cabin to the flight crew. The aircraft subsequently stopped taxiing and returned to the gate. Checks…
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Air Canada To Launch New Long-Haul Routes By Year-End
👉🏻Canada has become the world’s sixth-largest long-haul air travel market as of September. Compared to pre-pandemic levels, departures have risen by 7%, with Montreal Airport standing out with a 20% increase. 👉🏻By the end of the year, five new routes will be added. Air Canada will launch flights from Montreal to Santiago, while Air Transat will begin Toronto–Istanbul services following…
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