Leadership   Air Canada   Airlines  
Bloomberg • Mathieu Dion

Air Canada appoints SAS CEO Anko van der Werff to replace Michael Rousseau in 2027

Air Canada has named Anko van der Werff—currently President and CEO of SAS—as its next President and CEO from the end of January 2027, with Rousseau set to retire after pressure over his French-speaking capabilities. Van der Werff will step down as SAS CEO early 2027 to lead the carrier.

Airline Geeks • Zach Vasile

Air Canada Names New CEO

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2026-07-08T05:46:01.532053-07:00
Frequent-flyer programs   PaxEx   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airlines   Delta Air Lines  
Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

Is Delta Air Lines Beginning the 'Enshitification' of International Business Class with New Basic Fares?

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: Delta Air Lines is rolling out what feels like ‘enshitification’ of international Business Class with a new basic fare option that strips away premium check-in and lounge access, slashes the luggage allowance, reduces the amount of miles you’ll earn, and prevents you from selecting a seat until check-in.

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2026-07-08T08:13:15.044918-07:00
Middle East   M&A   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Airlines   Southwest Airlines  
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Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

Southwest Airlines Chief Executive Says Carrier is Being 'Tested' By Rising Oil Prices, But Elliott Takeover Will Help it Weather Storm

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: Southwest Airlines’ chief executive, Bob Jordan, has told employees in his company-wide mid-year update that the Dallas-based carrier is being ‘tested’ by rising oil prices caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, but that big business changes forced through by activist investor Elliott have set the airline.

2026-07-08T10:59:11.479110-07:00
Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation   Orders   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Industry Leader Profiles & Interviews   Airbus  
AirInsight • Richard Schuurman

Airbus guides demand for 42.060 pax aircraft

By AirInsight: Airbus is forecasting demand for 42.060 new passenger aircraft through 2045, it says in the latest Global Market Forecast. That's down 390 on last year.

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2026-07-08T04:13:59.297549-07:00