NEWSJun 19, 2023Raytheon Technologies Announces Next Steps in Hybrid-Electric Propulsion TestingRaytheon Technologies (RTX) kicked off this year's Paris Airshow announcing a significant milestone in its pursuit for widespread sustainable aviation. The company has finally completed a rated power test of its one-megawatt (1MW) electric motor intended to be fitted to Raytheon's De Havilland Dash 8-100 demonstrator as part of its hybrid-electric project.Read More →
ROUTESJun 16, 2023Air Canada Plans Return to SingaporeAir Canada is beginning a slow expansion into the trans-Pacific market from it's Vancouver (YVR) hub via the opening of a new route between Vancouver and Singapore. The route has been scheduled around the already operating Singapore Airlines flights between YVR-SIN, creating a full week schedule with flights departing every day to Singapore. Read More →
ROUTESJun 05, 2023Air Canada Connects World's Largest Aerospace Hubs, Expands to Toulouse and CopenhagenOn the same day, June 1, 2023, Air Canada inaugurated two routes simultaneously from their growing Montreal (YUL) hub. The first route, Montreal to Toulouse is important to aerospace manufacturing giant Airbus, as the company has aircraft production lines in both Toulouse and Montreal (at Mirabel airport). The second route, Montreal to Copenhagen, is seasonal and is aimed at tourists going between the two storied cities.Read More →
NEWSMay 25, 2023Air Canada Cargo Launches New Freighter Service at Punta Cana International AirportAir Canada and its cargo division, Air Canada Cargo, successfully completed their inaugural commercial flight to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, utilizing a Boeing 767 freighter aircraft.Read More →
ROUTESMay 20, 2023Air Canada Launches Toronto-Yellowknife Service, Adds New Flights From Saint JohnAir Canada has launched a nonstop Toronto-Yellowknife service and new flights from Saint John to Toronto and Montreal. Both launches are happening at times when there is large amounts of tourism. Read More →
NEWSMay 18, 2023U.S. Gun Violence Prompts Travel Warnings From Multiple CountriesIn response to the recent surge in mass shootings in the United States, several countries have warned travellers planning to visit American destinations concerning the threat of gun violence.Read More →
ROUTESMay 13, 2023WestJet Launches Direct Flights Between Winnipeg and AtlantaWestJet has launched direct flights between Winnipeg in Atlanta. There is increasing demand for trans-border flights to the US from Winnipeg. This is WestJet's second US service to launch after flights to Los Angeles launched last October.Read More →
NEWSMay 11, 2023Customer Satisfaction Survey Ranks Air Canada and WestJet Below AverageThe findings of a recent survey revealed that Air Canada and WestJet, Canada's two largest airlines, received lower-than-average customer satisfaction ratings for their economy-class service compared to other major North American airlines.Read More →
NEWSMay 05, 2023Air Canada and Bell Collaborate to Deliver Enhanced In-Flight ExperienceAir Canada and Bell have announced a long-term partnership aimed at improving connectivity for customers on the ground and in the air. The collaboration builds upon the companies' shared goal of enhancing the customer experience, focusing on providing added benefits for newcomers and visitors to Canada.Read More →
ROUTESApr 25, 2023Emirates to Expand to Montreal Starting in JulyDubai-based mega-carrier Emirates is expected to launch service to Montreal beginning July 5. The announcement of the route comes after a recently signed interline agreement with Air Canada.Read More →
