Leadership   Air Canada   Airlines  
Bloomberg • Mathieu Dion

Air Canada names SAS CEO Anko van der Werff as next chief executive, effective early 2027

Air Canada will appoint SAS CEO Anko van der Werff as its next chief executive, with the transition set for early 2027. The move follows Michael Rousseau’s announced retirement after months of pressure tied to controversy over his limited French-speaking skills, prompting a wider search for a replacement.

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
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