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Air Canada and Abra Group sign MoU at IATA AGM to expand codeshare and cargo links across the Americas

Air Canada and Abra Group signed a memorandum of understanding at the IATA Annual General Meeting in Rio de Janeiro covering codeshare expansion and a commercial partnership designed to connect Canada with Latin America and other international markets. The MoU also includes cargo cooperation and was agreed alongside Abra Group’s broader regional partnership discussions.

2026-06-07T05:56:48.883565-07:00

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American Airlines eyes new long-haul markets after ending Doha (DOH) service

2026-06-06T13:57:46.421960-07:00

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Air Canada flags ongoing delivery “friction” for delayed Airbus A321XLRs as it begins XLR service this month

2026-06-03T13:56:36.442772-07:00

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Air Canada digital chief pushes back on “AI use cases,” arguing pilots need a shift in how the airline operationalizes artificia

2026-06-03T11:12:15.740166-07:00

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Air Canada and Abra Group sign MoU at IATA AGM to expand codeshare and cargo links across the Americas Air Canada and Abra Group signed a memorandum of understanding at the IATA Annual General Meeting in Rio de Janeiro covering codeshare expansion and a commercial partnership designed to connect Canada with Latin America and other international markets. The MoU also includes cargo cooperation and was agreed alongside Abra Group’s broader regional partnership discussions.

2026-06-07T05:56:48.883565-07:00

Air Canada and Abra Group sign MoU at IATA AGM to expand codeshare and cargo links across the Americas

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Air Canada and Abra Group sign MoU for partnership across the Americas

2026-06-07T05:56:48.883565-07:00

Air Canada and Abra Group sign

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American Airlines eyes new long-haul markets after ending Doha (DOH) service American Airlines’ commercial chief Nat Pieper says the oneworld carrier is shifting to new long-haul markets after confirming it will not resume flights to Doha following its March suspension tied to the Iran war. The carrier previously extended DOH/ Tel Aviv pauses to January 2027.

2026-06-06T13:57:46.421960-07:00

American Airlines eyes new long-haul markets after ending Doha (DOH) service

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Air Canada flags ongoing delivery “friction” for delayed Airbus A321XLRs as it begins XLR service this month Air Canada COO says the carrier still faces “friction in the system” tied to delays in Airbus A321XLR deliveries. Despite the slippage, Air Canada is scheduled to start A321XLR operations this month with the longer-range single-aisle type.

2026-06-03T13:56:36.442772-07:00

Air Canada flags ongoing delivery “friction” for delayed Airbus A321XLRs as it begins XLR service this month

Skift

Air Canada digital chief pushes back on “AI use cases,” arguing pilots need a shift in how the airline operationalizes artificia Air Canada’s digital leadership says framing AI work as discrete “use cases” is contributing to stagnation across the industry. In comments reflecting the airline’s approach, the CDO argues the problem is not identifying opportunities, but building a repeatable, operational path that turns AI into outcomes.

2026-06-03T11:12:15.740166-07:00

Air Canada digital chief pushes back on “AI use cases,” arguing pilots need a shift in how the airline operationalizes artificia

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WestJet President Diederik Pen to retire in 2027 (at the latest) WestJet President Diederik Pen will step down from his role in the first quarter of 2027, at the latest, bringing an end to his leadership through the post-Covid recovery era. The timing signals an upcoming transition planning cycle for the Canadian carrier’s senior management bench.

2026-05-31T23:19:51.382361-07:00

WestJet President Diederik Pen to retire in 2027 (at the latest)

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Air Canada cabin crew accuse Air Canada Rouge of exceeding a 50-aircraft cap in “unauthorized” fleet expansion Air Canada flight attendants allege the carrier is illegally growing its cheaper leisure subsidiary, Air Canada Rouge, by increasing fleet size beyond a stated 50-aircraft cap. The dispute signals intensifying internal and compliance pressure as the airline pushes its leisure strategy.

2026-05-22T21:40:46.307333-07:00

Air Canada cabin crew accuse Air Canada Rouge of exceeding a 50-aircraft cap in “unauthorized” fleet expansion

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Air Canada to launch nonstop Montreal–Palma de Mallorca service, boosting links between Mallorca and North America Air Canada said it will start a new direct service between Montreal and Palma de Mallorca, strengthening connectivity between Mallorca and North America. The announcement expands the carrier’s nonstop network into a major leisure gateway while improving schedule options for travelers to the Balearic Islands.

2026-05-21T11:06:01.479688-07:00

Air Canada to launch nonstop Montreal–Palma de Mallorca service, boosting links between Mallorca and North America

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Air Canada and Abra Group sign MoU at IATA AGM to expand codeshare and cargo links across the Americas

American Airlines eyes new long-haul markets after ending Doha (DOH) service

Air Canada flags ongoing delivery “friction” for delayed Airbus A321XLRs as it begins XLR service this month

Air Canada digital chief pushes back on “AI use cases,” arguing pilots need a shift in how the airline operationalizes artificia

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