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Canada's national airline originated from the Canadian federal government's 1936 creation of Trans-Canada Air Lines , which began operating its first transcontinental flight routes in 1938. In 1965, TCA was renamed Air Canada following government approval.
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This is a list of airlines by foundation date, founded before December 31, 1930. The date of the first airline service may differ from the foundation date. Bold names and a light-green background indicate that the airline is still in operation, while light-yellow indicates a disputed claim.
AirlineEstablishedCeased OperationsCountryNovember 16, 1909March 21, 1935German Empire / Weimar RepublicAero Rt.December 22, 191019201913May 5, 1914October 5, 1916February 20, 1921News about Air Canada, pilots, strike
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This is a list of airlines of Canada which have one or more of the following; an Air Operator Certificate issued by Transport Canada, an ICAO airline designator, Canadian domestic designator, call sign, or aircraft registered with Transport Canada. Please see lists of airlines by provinces or territories for sorted lists.
Jun 25, 2024 · With a rich history dating back to 1937, Air Canada has been a pioneer in the aviation industry, introducing innovations like the world’s first computerized reservation system and playing a crucial role in repatriation efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Air Canada was incorporated as Trans-Canada Air Lines by an Act of Parliament on 10 April 1937 to provide a publicly owned air transportation service. Stock was vested in Canadian National Railways (CNR). Scheduled operations commenced on 1 September 1937 when passenger and mail service was inaugurated between Vancouver, BC, and Seattle, Washington...
Like most other airlines, Air Canada expanded dramatically in the 1960s and 1970s, but amid rising fuel costs and price wars recession hit in the mid-1970s. Before restrictions were removed for CP Air, Air Canada had 77.8% of domestic traffic. However, passengers and cargo declined drastically in the early 1980s. The company responded with pay cuts...
The government privatized the company in 1989 but its financial losses continued. In summer 1992 Air Canada and Canadian Airlines began negotiating a merger that was ultimately unsuccessful. Air Canada entered into an agreement with Continental in December 1992. In 1995 the Open Skies Agreement signed by Jean Chrétien and Bill Clinton gave carriers...
The honeymoon would not last long as Air Canada turned into a bigger target for discount carriers, notably WestJet of Calgary, Alberta. At the end of 2000, the company issued a profit warning and cut 3500 jobs. Following the events of 11 September 2001 when terrorists attacked the World Trade Center in New York, Air Canada, like much of the rest of...
The carrier that many still regard as "Canada's national airline" has come a long way since its celebrated launch in 1937. The consequences of being a full participant in the marketplace, whether from increasing competition or a cyclical economy, have left their mark and Air Canada is, it appears, in the final stages of one of the most defining and...
Feb 28, 2024 · Air Canada acquired its biggest rival, Canadian Airlines, in 2000. With nearly 87 years of history, Air Canada has gone through one name change and several livery revisions. This article explores how the airline's livery and styling have changed over time.
Oct 23, 2022 · Air Canada traces its roots back to April 1937 with the formation of Trans-Canada Air Lines (TCA). The company went on to pioneer commercial passenger aviation across Canada throughout the decades. The business changed its name to Air Canada in 1965 before becoming privatized in 1988.
