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Air Canada: Canada's Flag Carrier and Aviation Pioneer Air Canada, Canada's largest airline by passenger count and fleet size, has a rich history dating back to 1937. Initially operating as Trans-Canada Air Lines (TCA), a government-owned entity, it launched its first transcontinental flights in 193...
- Founded 10 April 1937 (87 years ago) (1937-04-10) as Trans-Canada Air Lines
- Headquarters Saint-Laurent, Quebec, Canada
- Key people Vagn Sørensen (Chairman), Michael Rousseau (President &
- Revenue CA$21.8 billion (2023)
- Net income CA$2.271 billion (2023)
- Subsidiaries Air Canada Cargo, Air Canada Express, Air Canada Jetz, Air Canada Rouge
- Website www.aircanada.com
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Air Canada history
Last Updated : 28/03/25, 03:46 AM
Air Canada: A History of Flight and Transformation Air Canada's origins trace back to Trans-Canada Air Lines (TCA), established in 1937 as a Canadian National Railway subsidiary. Initially connecting the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, TCA expanded rapidly, becoming Canada's national airline by 1964, o...
AIR CANADA NEWS
Air Canada plane catches fire during landing at Halifax Airport; chilling video goes viral
December 29, 2024 5:14 pm
The viral footage from the incident shows the aircraft's wings striking the runway, leading to a fire during the landing.
Air Canada flight's engine catches fire; latest in string of Boeing incidents
June 08, 2024 2:40 pm
The video footage captures the terrifying moment when the Air Canada Boeing 777 ignites in flames just after takeoff.
Indo-Canadians among those facing charges in Canada’s biggest heist
April 22, 2024 5:30 am
What happened to the gold? Police stated it was melted down, sold, and the proceeds were used to smuggle guns into Canada from the US—a lucrative illegal trade.
Air Canada forced to honour refund policy made up by AI chatbot
February 20, 2024 2:38 pm
Air Canada has been forced to honour a false refund policy made up by an AI chatbot on its website in a ruling that could set a massive precedent.
Air Canada Boeing 737 max suffers engine problem: Aviation24
December 26, 2020 11:51 am
Shortly after takeoff, the crew received an indication of hydraulic low pressure in the left engine.
Civil rights group: Air Canada forced 12-year-old girl to remove hijab during boarding
September 21, 2019 8:51 am
The San Francisco Bay Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations said in a letter sent Friday that federal and state laws were violated when an Air Canada gate agent demanded that Fatima Abdelrahman remove her religious head covering.
Air Canada flight diverted to Hawaii after turbulence, injuries reported
July 12, 2019 11:12 am
Flight AC33, carrying 269 passengers and 15 crew, was flying from Vancouver to Sydney, Australia, when the Boeing 777 aircraft "encountered unforecasted and sudden turbulence approximately two hours past Hawaii.
Air Canada temporarily suspends service to India as Pakistan closes airspace
February 27, 2019 10:24 pm
Earlier today, flight services at seven airports including Srinagar, Jammu and Leh resumed after they were briefly suspended.
Air Canada airliner almost lands on other planes in San Francisco
July 12, 2017 8:02 am
It is rare for pilots to mistake a taxiway for a runway, and when it happens, it usually involves small planes at smaller airports. Taxiways do not have the same distinctive markings and lighting as runways.
Air Canada plane diverted after passenger tries to open door
May 17, 2017 7:17 pm
The passenger named Brandon Michael Courneyea has been arrested and is facing several charges.
