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Air Canada takes delivery of first Airbus A321XLR for long-range narrowbody rollout

Air Canada has received its first Airbus A321XLR in Hamburg on April 24, 2026, leased from SMBC Aviation Capital. The carrier plans to bring the aircraft into service for transatlantic and transcontinental routes, with 29 additional A321XLRs expected to join before the decade ends.

2026-04-24T09:22:47.323524-07:00

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NTSB preliminary findings: LaGuardia CRJ-900 runway collision tied to fire-truck tracking and runway-entering timing

2026-04-23T11:49:58.064547-07:00

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FAA investigates second recent close call at JFK involving parallel approaches by American and Air Canada regional jets

2026-04-22T05:35:18.212607-07:00

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Embraer signs collaborative E175 inventory planning and spare parts support deal with Jazz Aviation for Air Canada Express

2026-04-22T08:20:52.796002-07:00

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Air Canada takes delivery of first Airbus A321XLR for long-range narrowbody rollout Air Canada has received its first Airbus A321XLR in Hamburg on April 24, 2026, leased from SMBC Aviation Capital. The carrier plans to bring the aircraft into service for transatlantic and transcontinental routes, with 29 additional A321XLRs expected to join before the decade ends.

2026-04-24T09:22:47.323524-07:00

Air Canada takes delivery of first Airbus A321XLR for long-range narrowbody rollout

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NTSB preliminary findings: LaGuardia CRJ-900 runway collision tied to fire-truck tracking and runway-entering timing The NTSB has issued preliminary findings in its investigation of the March 22 LaGuardia collision involving a Jazz-operated Air Canada Express CRJ-900 and a Port Authority fire truck. Investigators highlighted difficulties tracking the involved vehicle and a closing timeline in which the fire truck entered Runway 4 shortly before impact.

2026-04-23T11:49:58.064547-07:00

NTSB preliminary findings: LaGuardia CRJ-900 runway collision tied to fire-truck tracking and runway-entering timing

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Embraer signs collaborative E175 inventory planning and spare parts support deal with Jazz Aviation for Air Canada Express Embraer has signed a collaborative inventory planning contract with Jazz Aviation, covering spare parts inventory support for Jazz’s 25 Embraer E175 regional jets operating in Canada for the Air Canada Express brand. The agreement makes Jazz the first Canada customer for Embraer’s Collaborative Inventory Planning program.

2026-04-22T08:20:52.796002-07:00

Embraer signs collaborative E175 inventory planning and spare parts support deal with Jazz Aviation for Air Canada Express

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Air Canada puts Panasonic Avionics Astrova IFE into service on its A321 fleet Panasonic Avionics’ Astrova in-flight entertainment (IFE) solution has entered service with Air Canada on board the carrier’s A321 aircraft. The rollout extends Astrova’s deployment track record as airlines move toward more modern, app-enabled cabin entertainment experiences.

2026-04-22T07:50:13.809166-07:00

Air Canada puts Panasonic Avionics Astrova IFE into service on its A321 fleet

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FAA investigates second recent close call at JFK involving parallel approaches by American and Air Canada regional jets The FAA is investigating a loss-of-separation incident at New York JFK involving two passenger jets—American Airlines’ regional aircraft and an Air Canada E175—during parallel approach operations. It is the second near-miss reported at the airport in recent days, prompting renewed scrutiny of approach spacing and procedures.

2026-04-22T05:35:18.212607-07:00

FAA investigates second recent close call at JFK involving parallel approaches by American and Air Canada regional jets

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Air India–WestJet interline partnership to add 30+ North America destinations via Toronto and Vancouver Air India and WestJet have signed an interline agreement enabling single-ticket itineraries and seamless connections between India and Canada/the U.S. via Toronto (YYZ) and Vancouver (YVR), opening access to more than 30 WestJet destinations across the two countries.

2026-04-18T07:14:47.456798-07:00

Air India–WestJet interline partnership to add 30+ North America destinations via Toronto and Vancouver

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Air Canada suspends summer JFK flying for nearly five months as jet-fuel economics deteriorate Air Canada will suspend daily service to New York JFK for nearly 5 months over the summer, citing soaring jet-fuel costs. The carrier has also reduced capacity and suspended six routes, saying some services are no longer economically viable as the fuel-price shock reshapes airline planning.

2026-04-17T09:58:26.722410-07:00

Air Canada suspends summer JFK flying for nearly five months as jet-fuel economics deteriorate

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Airbus confirms Airspace launch partners for A220 with Air Canada and Lufthansa; Qantas added At Aircraft Interiors Expo 2026, Airbus said it will roll out the Airspace inflight cabin across the A220 with launch customers including Air Canada, Lufthansa and Qantas. Airbus also outlined a reconfigurable economy layout, including a designated personal wheelchair position with a companion seat option.

2026-04-14T06:39:49.148083-07:00

Airbus confirms Airspace launch partners for A220 with Air Canada and Lufthansa; Qantas added

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Air Canada takes delivery of first Airbus A321XLR for long-range narrowbody rollout

NTSB preliminary findings: LaGuardia CRJ-900 runway collision tied to fire-truck tracking and runway-entering timing

FAA investigates second recent close call at JFK involving parallel approaches by American and Air Canada regional jets

Embraer signs collaborative E175 inventory planning and spare parts support deal with Jazz Aviation for Air Canada Express

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