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Air Canada Welcomes Expanded Air Transport Agreement Between Canada and Nigeria

2026-08-06 13:14:00

MONTRÉAL, Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Air Canada today welcomed the Government of Canada's announcement of an expanded Air Transport Agreement between Canada and Nigeria. Air Canada intends to launch scheduled service to Lagos in 2027 and is starting the process to obtaining the necessary government approvals to operate commercial flights to Nigeria.

Air Canada and the Air Canada Foundation Announce its Inaugural Big Dreams Grant Recipients

2026-07-29 13:04:00

MONTRÉAL, July 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Air Canada and the Air Canada Foundation today announced the two inaugural recipients of the Big Dreams Grant Program, a national community investment initiative that launched earlier this year, inspired by Air Canada's longstanding partnership with the Canadian Olympic Committee and Canadian Paralympic Committee, and by the spirit of Team Canada. New Pathways Foundation receives the Air Canada Foundation's Healthy Futures Grant for its initiative “Become” and Women's Para Hockey of Canada receives the Accessible Sports and Recreation Grant for its project “Future on Ice”. Rooted in values of inclusion, health, and national pride, the Big Dreams Program reinforces the Foundation's commitment to equity-deserving groups and expands access to sport and recreation opportunities that support that health, well-being and development of children and youth across Canada.

Air Canada Welcomes New Collective Agreement with the IAMAW Ratified by its Technical Operations, Maintenance and Operational Support Employees

2026-07-22 23:18:00

MONTRÉAL, July 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Air Canada is pleased to welcome the ratification of a new collective bargaining agreement with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW) representing the airline's 11,000 employees in the Technical Operations, Maintenance and Operational Support (TMOS) group, which includes Technical Operations, Airports and Cargo, Logistics and Supply, and Cabin Services employees. The four-year collective agreement is in effect from April 1, 2026 until March 31, 2030.

Media Advisory: Air Canada to Present Second Quarter 2026 Results

2026-07-21 13:27:00

MONTRÉAL, July 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Michael Rousseau, Air Canada President and Chief Executive Officer, John Di Bert, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and Mark Galardo, Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer and President, Cargo, will hold a conference call for analysts at 8:00 AM ET on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, to present the second quarter 2026 results and be available for analysts' questions. Following the analysts' questions, John Di Bert and Pierre Houle, Vice President and Treasurer, will be available to answer questions from term loan B lenders and holders of Air Canada bonds.

Earnings Preview: Air Canada (ACDVF) Q2 Earnings Expected to Decline

2026-07-20 11:01:17

Air Canada (ACDVF) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

Air Canada and Airbus launch joint initiative to scale domestic Canadian SAF and help reduce the life-cycle emissions of corporate travel

2026-07-20 09:30:00

MONTRÉAL, July 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Air Canada, the country's largest airline and flag carrier, and Airbus, a global leader in aerospace manufacturing with the largest commercial aircraft industrial footprint in Canada, are uniting their shared commitment to aviation decarbonisation. To lead the way in advancing these goals, the two aviation pioneers are proud to announce their intent to establish a jointly funded Sustainability Co-Investment Platform. This agreement states a shared objective to invest up to approximately C$13.7 million (US$10 million), through the platform to support a commercial-scale Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) industry in Canada. Both companies are confident that, with a supportive public policy framework in place, this investment can serve as a catalyst for the broader Canadian SAF ecosystem.

Air Canada Elevates In-Flight Rest and Comfort with New Bedding and Amenities

2026-07-15 13:00:00

MONTRÉAL, July 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Air Canada is introducing a new collection of premium bedding and thoughtfully designed amenities to elevate rest and comfort for customers on international flights.

Better in Both Worlds: Air Canada's Aeroplan and World of Hyatt Join Forces, Bringing Members More Ways to Earn and Redeem

2026-07-15 10:30:00

MONTRÉAL, July 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Air Canada's Aeroplan and World of Hyatt announced today a collaboration that will give members more ways to earn and redeem rewards across travel experiences. Bringing together two of the travel industry's beloved loyalty programs, the collaboration expands member benefits across a combined network of more than 1,300 destinations and 1,500 hotels. Whether flying with Air Canada or settling in at participating Hyatt hotels and resorts, members will enjoy greater flexibility and seamless opportunities to earn and use points throughout their travel journey.