Air Canada
As the flag carrier of Canada and the largest airline based in the country, Air Canada has a rich history that spans over eight decades. The founding member of Star Alliance is headquartered at Saint-Laurent, Quebec, and flies to over 220 destinations across its global network, with its diverse fleet of short, medium, and long-haul aircraft. (Featured image: Vincenzo Pace - Simple Flying)
Air Canada
- IATA Code
- AC
- ICAO Code
- ACA
- Airline Type
- Full Service Carrier
- Hub(s)
- Montréal–Trudeau International Airport, Toronto Pearson International Airport, Vancouver International Airport
- Year Founded
- 1937
- Alliance
- Star Alliance
- CEO
- Michael Rousseau
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6 Largest Mainline Fleets In North America
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Air Canada's New Very High-Capacity 440-Seat Boeing 777s [Full Route List & Map]
The reduction from 450 seats is notable. See where they'll fly...
Air Canada CEO Announces Retirement Following Criticism Over LaGuardia Crash Comments
Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau's retirement announcement comes after public backlash over remarks perceived as insensitive to a LaGuardia accident.
“Today We Mourn”: Pilots Of Air Canada Flight 8646 Honored As Bodies Return Home
The return of Captain Antoine Forest and Co-pilot Mackenzie Gunther's remains to Montreal and Ottawa were met with tributes at the airport.
La Guardia Crash: NTSB Releases Footage & Additional Info Regarding Tragedy
You are probably well-aware by now that an Air Canada Express Bombardier CRJ900 crashed into a fire truck at La Guardia airport on the night of March 22nd, 2026. While, on the surface, the tragic accident that took the lives of the two aircraft pilots looks to be a straightforward case of ground-control error combined with communication issues, we’re now getting additional information to explain how such an incident could have occurred.
Air Canada Crash Survivors Still Without Belongings Until Crews Move Aircraft To Hangar
The survivors of AC8646 remain empty-handed.
No Transponder, No Warning: NTSB Details LaGuardia Alert Failure
NTSB says LaGuardia’s surface warning system was "unable to alert."
NTSB Team Still En Route To LaGuardia: Delayed By TSA Lines
The NTSB is undertaking a complete walking inspection of the LaGuardia crash site, facing a tremendous amount of debris strewn across the runway and taxiways.
Air Canada Flight Attendant Thrown 100 Meters In Jump Seat During LaGuardia Crash
A flight attendant's miraculous survival after being thrown more than 100 meters from an Air Canada Express plane during a fatal crash at LGA.
Is LaGuardia More Dangerous Than Other US Airports?
LaGuardia’s hazards are real, but its reputation may be bigger than its actual danger.
Breaking: Air Canada CRJ-900 Collides With Fire Truck At LaGuardia, 2 Fatalities Reported
Authorities have confirmed the sad news that both of the aircraft's pilots lost their lives in the crash.
Big Boost: Air Canada Adds 31% More Transatlantic Boeing 737 MAX Flights This Summer
The Canadian flag carrier will serve seven European routes with the type this year.
Air Canada Intercept: Stolen Aeroplan Miles Trigger NORAD Fighter Jet Response
US and Canadian fighters escorted the Boeing 777-300ER to Montreal.
Up To 3,300 Miles: Air Canada's 7 Transatlantic Boeing 737 MAX Routes This Year
How many of these routes have you flown on?
The New Air Canada Long-Haul Aircraft Coming In The Next Decade
Eight new A350-1000s will make up the first in Air Canada's fleet.
10-Hour Nonstop Flights: The Airbus A321XLR's Game-Changing Transatlantic Routes
The new 10 longest nonstop services are operated by three airlines...
17 Hours Nonstop: Air Canada Doubles Flights On This Ultra-Long-Haul Route
The carrier will now have two daily flights on this very long route, but there's a big twist...
Air Canada Rouge Debuts First 737 MAX 8 With Upgraded Cabins
Air Canada Rouge's first Boeing 737 MAX 8 takes flight launching services to Edmonton and Kelowna, before it expands internationally.
A New Era: Air Canada’s First Airbus A321XLR Takes To The Skies
One step closer to the first delivery!
Why The Airbus A350‑1000 Is Perfect For Air Canada's Long Haul Operations
The Airbus A350 will be a new aircraft type for the Star Alliance carrier.