03 November, 2024

Up to eight young Canadian women studying to be commercial pilots or aircraft maintenance engineers may be able to apply for scholarships to pursue their training in 2025.

Air Canada and CAE, two Montreal-based global aviation companies confirmed the opening for applications for the Captain Judy Cameron Scholarship, fostering the next generation of women in non-traditional airline careers.


Up to eight young Canadian women studying to become commercial pilots or aircraft maintenance engineers will be awarded scholarships to pursue their training in 2025. Among them, four recipients training to become commercial pilots will join the CAE Women in Flight program as ambassadors.

"As we go into our sixth year of the Captain Judy Cameron Scholarships, I am proud to see that past recipients are now first officers and flight instructors from across Canada. Meeting scholarship recipients at the Northern Lights Aero Foundation gala each year is the highlight of the evening for me. These young women are the future of aviation. They have not only shown determination and excellence in their training, but they have also encouraged other women by mentoring and volunteering. Thanks to Air Canada and to CAE for supporting them in their journey," said Judy Cameron, Boeing 777 Captain at Air Canada (retired), and Director, Northern Lights Aero Foundation.

"At Air Canada, we are incredibly proud of the strides taken by the past recipients of the distinguished Captain Judy Cameron Scholarship. This initiative is important as we continue our work developing and supporting the next generation of aviation professionals. The success of this scholarship is already being seen, with past recipients achieving their goals of becoming Pilots or Aircraft Maintenance Engineers," said Murray Strom, Senior Vice President, Flight Operations and Maintenance at Air Canada.

"Attracting more women to a career in the flight deck is a priority of CAE's Women in Flight program, especially as the there is a projected need for 63,000 commercial pilots in North America by 2032. We are proud to play a part in broadening the appeal of a career in aviation and supporting underrepresented groups through initiatives like the Captain Judy scholarships for aspiring women pilots. As Women in Flight Ambassadors, CAE's recipients will also become role models for the young women who will form the next generation of aviation professionals." said Marie-Christine Cloutier, CAE's Vice-President, Performance, Strategy and Marketing.

The annual Captain Judy Cameron Scholarships, established in honour of Air Canada's first female pilot to help foster the next generation of women following in her trailblazing footsteps, are awarded in conjunction with the Northern Lights Aero Foundation.

The Captain Judy Cameron scholarships were launched in 2019 and initially awarded to four recipients. In 2023, Air Canada and CAE joined forces to double the number of recipients and award eight scholarships to eligible students.

Judy Cameron became the first female pilot hired by Air Canada, Canada's largest airline, in April 1978 at the age of 23. She was the first woman to graduate from Selkirk College's Aviation Technology Program in 1975. Throughout her flying career of 40 years and over 23,000 hours, she has flown the DC-3, Twin Otter, Hawker Siddeley 748, DC-9, Lockheed 1011, Airbus 320, Boeing 767 and Boeing 777 to the far corners of the world. She became a captain in 1997 and in 2010, she became the first female captain in Canada of a Boeing 777, the largest aircraft in Air Canada's fleet. She retired in 2015, received the Elsie MacGill Northern Lights award in the Flight Operations category that year, and in 2016 she was chosen by the 99s (International Organization of Women Pilots) to be on its Canadian postage stamp. Today, Captain Cameron continues her volunteer work mentoring and supporting the next generation of female pilots with the Northern Lights Aero Foundation.

Air Canada proudly launched the Captain Judy Cameron Scholarship in her honour in 2019.



02 November, 2024

Air Canada Reports Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results

."Air Canada reported solid results for the third quarter on key metrics, with operating revenues of $6.1 billion and operating income of $1 billion. Adjusted EBITDA of $1.5 billion and our adjusted earnings per share of $2.57 were both ahead of market expectations. We delivered on our ongoing operational improvement program, with quarterly on-time performance rising eight percentage points over the same period in 2023. I thank all our employees for their care and dedication in safely moving nearly 13 million customers in the quarter, including our Olympic and Paralympic athletes to the summer games in Paris," said Michael Rousseau, President and Chief Executive of Air Canada.

"Summer is our peak season and this year our pilot contract negotiations added complexity. We proactively offered options and flexibility to customers, and I am proud that we concluded a mutually beneficial agreement without significant disruption to customers and with a contained revenue impact. I thank our customers for their loyalty and reiterate our promise to keep providing industry-leading products and services to them.

"The demand environment remains favourable. We have adjusted our full year guidance and underlying assumptions to account for the evolution of the fuel price environment and for certain contract-related adjustments. We are delivering on our commitments and are confident in our future. We are now announcing a new share buyback program, addressing some of the dilution experienced from financing decisions necessary during the pandemic, and returning value to shareholders. This additional step, after paying down our debt and funding our growth, is consistent with our capital allocation roadmap and our strategic plan, which we will detail at our Investor Day on December 17, 2024," said Mr. Rousseau.

*Adjusted CASM, adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization), adjusted EBITDA margin, leverage ratio, net debt, adjusted pre-tax income (loss), adjusted net income (loss), adjusted earnings (loss) per share, and free cash flow are referred to in this news release. Such measures are non-GAAP financial measures, non-GAAP ratios, or supplementary financial measures, are not recognized measures for financial statement presentation under GAAP, do not have standardized meanings, may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other entities and should not be considered a substitute for or superior to GAAP results. Refer to the "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" section of this news release for descriptions of these measures, and for a reconciliation of Air Canada non-GAAP measures used in this news release to the most comparable GAAP financial measure.

Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results

The following is an overview of Air Canada's results of operations and financial position for the third quarter 2024 compared to the third quarter 2023.

  • Operating revenues of $6.106 billion decreased $238 million or 4%, resulting from lower passenger revenues.
  • Operated capacity increased 3%, lower than the capacity guidance of 4%-4.5% increase communicated in Air Canada's news release dated August 7, 2024. This was primarily due to fleet constraints and to adjustments made to the operating schedule.
  • Operating expenses of $5.066 billion increased $137 million or 3%. The increase was largely due to higher costs in most line items due to capacity growth and was partially offset by certain contract-related adjustments recorded this quarter.
  • Operating income of $1.040 billion, with an operating margin of 17.0%, declined $375 million.
  • Adjusted EBITDA of $1.523 billion, with an adjusted EBITDA margin* of 24.9%, declined $307 million.
  • Net income of $2.035 billion, which included a favourable tax asset recognition of $1.154 billion, and diluted earnings per share of $5.38 compared to $1.250 billion and $3.08 per diluted share, respectively.
  • Adjusted net income* of $969 million and adjusted earnings per diluted share* of $2.57, compared to $1.281 billion and $3.41 per diluted share, respectively.
  • Adjusted CASM* of 12.15 cents decreased 0.4%, primarily due to the impact of contract-related adjustments recorded in the third quarter of 2024.
  • Net cash flows from operating activities of $737 million increased $329 million.
  • Free cash flow* of $282 million increased $147 million.
  • Net debt-to-adjusted EBITDA ratio* (leverage ratio) was 1.0 at September 30, 2024, compared to 1.1 at December 31, 2023.

Outlook

For the full year 2024, Air Canada is updating its guidance to account for updated expectations of jet fuel prices and the impact of contract-related cost adjustments. Full year 2024 guidance is as follows:

Metric

2024 Guidance

Prior 2024 Guidance

ASM capacity

Approximately 5% increase versus 2023

5.5% to 6.5% increase versus 2023

Adjusted CASM

Approximately 2% increase versus 2023

2.5% to 3.5% increase versus 2023

Adjusted EBITDA

Approximately $3.5 billion

$3.1 billion to $3.4 billion

Major Assumptions

Air Canada made assumptions in providing its guidance—including moderate Canadian GDP growth for 2024. Air Canada also assumes that the Canadian dollar will trade, on average, at C$1.36 per U.S. dollar for the full year 2024 and that the price of jet fuel will average C$1.00 per litre for the full year 2024.

Normal Course Issuer Bid

Air Canada is also announcing today that the Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX") has accepted notice of its intention to make a normal course issuer bid ("NCIB") allowing it to purchase for cancellation up to 35,783,842 of its Class A variable voting shares and Class B voting shares (collectively the "Shares") in accordance with the rules of the TSX.

Air Canada believes that purchases of Shares under the NCIB will allow it to address some of the shareholder dilution experienced from financing decisions necessary during the pandemic. Air Canada further believes that the market price of its Shares from time to time may not fully reflect the underlying value of its business and future business prospects. In such circumstances, the purchase of Shares under the NCIB may be an attractive and appropriate use of its available cash, consistent with Air Canada's priority of investing in its growth, maintaining balance sheet strength and generating shareholder value through a balanced capital allocation strategy.

Air Canada is authorized by the TSX to purchase up to 35,783,842 Shares under the NCIB, being about 10% of the public float of its Shares. As at October 22, 2024, the number of outstanding Shares totalled 358,493,006, of which 357,838,424 Shares represented the public float. Purchases under the NCIB are authorized during the period from November 5, 2024 to November 4, 2025. Decisions regarding the amount and timing of purchases of Shares will be based on market conditions, share price and other factors. Air Canada may elect to modify, suspend or discontinue the NCIB at any time.

Purchases will be made through open market transactions on the TSX or Canadian alternative trading systems, if eligible, or such other means as securities regulatory authorities may allow, including block purchases, pre-arranged crosses or exempt offers, as well as private agreements under an issuer bid exemption order issued by a securities regulatory authority. Air Canada will pay the market price at the time of acquisition for any Share purchased, plus brokerage fees, or such other price as may be allowed. Any purchases made under an issuer bid exemption order would be at a discount to the prevailing market price of the Shares or otherwise in accordance with the terms of the order. 

Within the past 12 months, Air Canada has not purchased any of its Shares. The average daily trading volume ("ADTV") of the Shares on the TSX was 2,143,460 Shares for the six-month period ended September 30, 2024. Under TSX rules, Air Canada may accordingly purchase up to 535,865 Shares on the TSX on any trading day, being 25% of the ADTV. Air Canada may also, once weekly, purchase a block of Shares not directly or indirectly owned by insiders, which may exceed such daily limit, in accordance with TSX rules. All Shares purchased pursuant to the NCIB will be cancelled.

Air Canada will enter into an automatic share purchase plan (the "Plan") with its designated broker to be effective on the commencement date of the NCIB. The Plan will allow for the purchase of Shares at times when Air Canada would ordinarily not be active in the market due to regulatory restrictions, self-imposed blackout periods or otherwise. Purchases by the designated broker made under the Plan, if any, will be based on parameters established by Air Canada in accordance with the rules of the TSX, applicable securities laws and the terms of the Plan. Shares may in Air Canada's discretion be purchased under the NCIB outside of the self-imposed black-out or other restricted periods in compliance with the rules of the TSX and applicable securities laws.

ALOHA Collection and Hawaiian Airlines Commemorate 95 Years with heritage design collaboration

Exclusive gear with Hawaiian Airlines 95th Anniversary designs now available for purchase online and in store

The storied history of Hawaiian Airlines, HawaiÊ»i’s longest-serving carrier that introduced commercial air travel to the Islands in 1929, is being commemorated through an exclusive retail partnership with ALOHA Collection, the original splash-proof accessories brand. Starting today, in collaboration with luxury retailer DFS HawaiÊ»i, a special edition Hawaiian Airlines 95th Anniversary Collection is available at the ALOHA Collection’s store in Honolulu’s Ala Moana Center, DFS WaikÄ«kÄ«, DFS Daniel K. Inouye International Airport and at www.Aloha-Collection.com.

The 11-piece collection features vintage takes on ALOHA Collection fan-favorite accessories. A new, aviation-inspired style called the Flight Bag honors the 1970s era of the Hawaiian Airlines’ brand, which in 1973 introduced a montage of warm, sunrise-hues and the first iteration of Hawaiian’s iconic Pualani, a distinct symbol of the carrier’s history and one of the few feminine figures to front an airline. Made from ALOHA’s signature KEEP IT LIGHT® Nylon, Flight Bag is lightweight and packable, making it a perfect stowaway you won’t want to leave home without. 

“This colorful collaboration is the perfect opportunity for our guests and ALOHA Collection fans to join our anniversary celebration with beautiful accessories that show their love for our brand no matter where they go, from island hopping at 25,000 feet to beach-front shopping in WaikÄ«kÄ«,” said Alisa Onishi, senior director of brand and community at Hawaiian Airlines.


 

Items in the Hawaiian Airlines 95th Anniversary Collection retail between $20-74, and include:

American Airlines to offer largest-ever schedule to Italy in 2025

US mega carrier American Airlines will offer more flights to Italy than ever before next summer when the firm will increase flights to Rome (FCO), Naples (NAP) and Venice (VCE).


“As Italy continues to remain popular for summertime travel, American is making it easier than ever for customers to shop, dine or unwind in their favourite destinations,” said Brian Znotins, American’s Senior Vice President of Network and Schedule Planning. “Whether revelling in the history of Rome or relaxing on a beach on the Mediterranean, American’s network will offer more ways for customers to plan their perfect itinerary.”

Tickets will be available for purchase starting Nov. 4 on aa.com and American’s mobile app.

Experience la dolce vita in Italy

Building upon its new NAP service that launched this year, American will become the only airline flying nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to NAP in 2025. The airline will offer more seats to NAP than any other U.S. airline, giving customers comprehensive access to the gateway to mouthwatering cuisine, historical ruins and the sunshine of the Amalfi Coast.

American will offer its first-ever nonstop flight from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to VCE starting June 5. Complementing existing service from Philadelphia (PHL), the airline will offer convenient one-stop connections to VCE from more than 230 destinations in North America.

The timeless appeal of Rome will be easier to visit with expanded summer service from Miami (MIA) and PHL. Announced in September, American’s new service between MIA and FCO will now start in June instead of July as previously announced. And, complementing daily year-round service from PHL, American will operate a second daily summer flight to FCO. American will operate flights from FCO to more destinations in the United States than any other U.S. airline, giving customers the flexibility to choose a schedule that gets them where they want to go when they want to go.

 

Departure AirportArrival AirportService NotesAircraft Type
Chicago (ORD)Naples (NAP)Daily service will begin May 6Boeing 787-8
Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW)Venice (VCE)Daily service will begin June 5Boeing 787-8
Miami (MIA)Rome (FCO)Daily service will begin June 5Boeing 777-200
Philadelphia (PHL)Rome (FCO)Second daily service will begin June 5Boeing 787-9 and 787-8

Explore more of Europe with our partners

Together with American’s joint business partners, customers will have more ways to explore their familiar favourites or new neighbourhoods across Europe and beyond. Next year, American will expand service to partner hubs with additional daily flights from DFW and MIA to London (LHR) and new service between ORD and Madrid (MAD). Thanks to these partnerships, customers can create seamless itineraries to more than 175 destinations in Europe.

American recently announced additional nonstop service to Europe, including resuming service to Edinburgh, Scotland (EDI), next year. The airline will also launch more flights to Athens, Greece (ATH), and Milan (MXP) next year.

As a leading global airline, American Airlines offers thousands of flights per day to more than 350 destinations in more than 60 countries. The airline is a founding member of the oneworld® alliance, whose members serve more than 900 destinations around the globe.



Vince "Air Canada" Carter's Legacy Soars with High-Flying Tribute

Air Canada is joining forces with Vince Carter to celebrate his career as the Toronto Raptors prepare to retire his jersey tomorrow evening. Adding to the excitement, Air Canada has unveiled a special Vince Carter livery in honour of his impact on basketball in Canada.

Carter, known for his gravity-defying dunks, earned the nickname "Air Canada" during his seven seasons with the Toronto Raptors. This connection was solidified as he played in the arena where, at the time, Air Canada was the inaugural naming sponsor, tying the athlete, the airline, and Canadian basketball together in a memorable way.

"Everyone at Air Canada is beyond excited to celebrate Vince Carter's trailblazing career," said Andy Shibata, Vice President, Brand at Air Canada. "As national carrier the country's national airline, we're proud of our long-standing support for Canada's teams and exceptional athletes. Vince Carter's legacy shows that in addition to his number taking its place in the rafters, it also is meant to fly."

Porter Airlines expanding Montréal & Ottawa hubs with new seasonal US routes

Porter Airlines’ growth continues with the inauguration of three new seasonal routes from Ottawa International Airport (YOW) and Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to the United States.

Nonstop service to and from Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) from both Ottawa and Montréal-Trudeau begins this weekend. Porter is the only carrier operating the Ottawa - Las Vegas route.

Daily, nonstop service between Montréal and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) also starts this weekend. The new route is Porter’s first directly connecting Montréal and Florida.

IAG Cargo releases new winter schedule.

The new IAG Cargo winter schedule delivers a 5% increase in weekly rotations to Africa and the Middle East, including the return of services from London to Jeddah.

Seven additional flights per week to Miami from London Heathrow and a resumption of the same service to Dublin

Latin America to see three more weekly flights to Sao Paulo from London Heathrow  



The new 2024-25 winter schedule announced by IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG),  includes increased services to key destinations worldwide

The new schedule will see IAG Cargo deliver a 5% increase in weekly rotations to Africa and the Middle East, including the return of the London Heathrow (LHR) / Jeddah (JED) route operating six times a week. Key transatlantic routes will also see a boost in capacity, including an additional seven flights to Miami (MIA) from London Heathrow each week, representing a two-fold increase, and a resumption of the same service from Dublin (DUB), which will run three times weekly.


Beginning at the end of October 2024, IAG Cargo’s global customer base will benefit from the additional capacity until the end of March 2025.


Latin America will see three more weekly flights to Sao Paulo (GRU) from London Heathrow and an additional three services per week from Madrid (MAD). This extra capacity will be supplemented by six more services each week to Buenos Aires (EZE) from Madrid and Barcelona (BCN), as well as four more weekly rotations from the Spanish capital to Santo Domingo (SDQ).

Camilo Garcia Cervera, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, IAG Cargo, said:  “The final three months of the calendar year are always an incredibly busy time for air cargo, and the increased frequency and capacity across our global network will boost the options available to our customers who trust IAG Cargo to deliver its vital role in the supply chain.”

Out of London, IAG Cargo offers capacity to six continents with over 600 weekly wide-body services. Additionally, Dublin serves as a gateway to North America, boasting over 80 weekly wide-body rotations. The business now offers over 240 weekly wide-body services connecting Madrid and Barcelona with destinations across North America, Latin America and the Caribbean.

 


Porter scores four star top APEX award

.Porter Airlines has been rated a 2025 Four Star Major Airline by passengers, certified by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX).

The APEX Five Star and Four Star Airlines Awards are the only global awards based entirely on neutral, third-party passenger feedback. They are a result of passenger ratings of almost one million flights across nearly 600 airlines around the world, certified by APEX in partnership with TripIt® from Concur®.

“Receiving this rating is further validation that our distinct approach to service is resonating with more passengers as we continue expanding across North America,” said Kevin Jackson, president, Porter Airlines. “With no middle seat on any flight, complimentary premium snacks, fresh and healthy meal options, free beer and wine served in glassware, and free, fast WiFi on the E195-E2, we strive to provide all travellers with the elevated economy experience they deserve.”

This year, Porter was also awarded USA Today’s Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Economy Class, Skytrax World Airlines’ North America’s Best Regional Airline, Baxter Media’s Favourite Airline - Economy Class Service, and PAX International’s Most Improved Airline in North America.

Since receiving the APEX Four Star Regional Airline rating, as well as the APEX Passengers’ Choice for Best North American Cabin Service in 2023, Porter has grown its fleet to 42 Embraer E195-E2 jets and 29 De Havilland Dash 8-400s, and continues to challenge the way passengers experience economy air travel. The airline now flies to every province in Canada, and is quickly growing throughout the U.S., including destinations in Florida, California, Arizona and Nevada.


 
 
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Air Canada and CAE, two Montreal-based global aviation companies confirmed the opening for applications for the Captain Judy Cameron Scholarship, fostering the next generation of women in non-traditional airline careers.


Air Canada and CAE, two Montreal-based global aviation companies confirmed the opening for applications for the Captain Judy Cameron Scholarship, fostering the next generation of women in non-traditional airline careers.


Up to eight young Canadian women studying to become commercial pilots or aircraft maintenance engineers will be awarded scholarships to pursue their training in 2025. Among them, four recipients training to become commercial pilots will join the CAE Women in Flight program as ambassadors.

"As we go into our sixth year of the Captain Judy Cameron Scholarships, I am proud to see that past recipients are now first officers and flight instructors from across Canada. Meeting scholarship recipients at the Northern Lights Aero Foundation gala each year is the highlight of the evening for me. These young women are the future of aviation. They have not only shown determination and excellence in their training, but they have also encouraged other women by mentoring and volunteering. Thanks to Air Canada and to CAE for supporting them in their journey," said Judy Cameron, Boeing 777 Captain at Air Canada (retired), and Director, Northern Lights Aero Foundation.

"At Air Canada, we are incredibly proud of the strides taken by the past recipients of the distinguished Captain Judy Cameron Scholarship. This initiative is important as we continue our work developing and supporting the next generation of aviation professionals. The success of this scholarship is already being seen, with past recipients achieving their goals of becoming Pilots or Aircraft Maintenance Engineers," said Murray Strom, Senior Vice President, Flight Operations and Maintenance at Air Canada.

"Attracting more women to a career in the flight deck is a priority of CAE's Women in Flight program, especially as the there is a projected need for 63,000 commercial pilots in North America by 2032. We are proud to play a part in broadening the appeal of a career in aviation and supporting underrepresented groups through initiatives like the Captain Judy scholarships for aspiring women pilots. As Women in Flight Ambassadors, CAE's recipients will also become role models for the young women who will form the next generation of aviation professionals." said Marie-Christine Cloutier, CAE's Vice-President, Performance, Strategy and Marketing.

The annual Captain Judy Cameron Scholarships, established in honour of Air Canada's first female pilot to help foster the next generation of women following in her trailblazing footsteps, are awarded in conjunction with the Northern Lights Aero Foundation.

The Captain Judy Cameron scholarships were launched in 2019 and initially awarded to four recipients. In 2023, Air Canada and CAE joined forces to double the number of recipients and award eight scholarships to eligible students.
 
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Judy Cameron became the first female pilot hired by Air Canada, Canada's largest airline, in April 1978 at the age of 23. She was the first woman to graduate from Selkirk College's Aviation Technology Program in 1975. Throughout her flying career of 40 years and over 23,000 hours, she has flown the DC-3, Twin Otter, Hawker Siddeley 748, DC-9, Lockheed 1011, Airbus 320, Boeing 767 and Boeing 777 to the far corners of the world. She became a captain in 1997 and in 2010, she became the first female captain in Canada of a Boeing 777, the largest aircraft in Air Canada's fleet. She retired in 2015, received the Elsie MacGill Northern Lights award in the Flight Operations category that year, and in 2016 she was chosen by the 99s (International Organization of Women Pilots) to be on its Canadian postage stamp. Today, Captain Cameron continues her volunteer work mentoring and supporting the next generation of female pilots with the Northern Lights Aero Foundation.

Air Canada proudly launched the Captain Judy Cameron Scholarship in her honour in 2019.



Enhanced global services with IAG Cargo's new 2024-25 winter schedule

The new IAG Cargo winter schedule delivers a 5% increase in weekly rotations to Africa and the Middle East, including the return of services from London to Jeddah.

Seven additional flights per week to Miami from London Heathrow and a resumption of the same service to Dublin

Latin America to see three more weekly flights to Sao Paulo from London Heathrow  



The new 2024-25 winter schedule announced by IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG),  includes increased services to key destinations worldwide

The new schedule will see IAG Cargo deliver a 5% increase in weekly rotations to Africa and the Middle East, including the return of the London Heathrow (LHR) / Jeddah (JED) route operating six times a week. Key transatlantic routes will also see a boost in capacity, including an additional seven flights to Miami (MIA) from London Heathrow each week, representing a two-fold increase, and a resumption of the same service from Dublin (DUB), which will run three times weekly.


Beginning at the end of October 2024, IAG Cargo’s global customer base will benefit from the additional capacity until the end of March 2025.


Latin America will see three more weekly flights to Sao Paulo (GRU) from London Heathrow and an additional three services per week from Madrid (MAD). This extra capacity will be supplemented by six more services each week to Buenos Aires (EZE) from Madrid and Barcelona (BCN), as well as four more weekly rotations from the Spanish capital to Santo Domingo (SDQ).

Camilo Garcia Cervera, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, IAG Cargo, said:  “The final three months of the calendar year are always an incredibly busy time for air cargo, and the increased frequency and capacity across our global network will boost the options available to our customers who trust IAG Cargo to deliver its vital role in the supply chain.”

Out of London, IAG Cargo offers capacity to six continents with over 600 weekly wide-body services. Additionally, Dublin serves as a gateway to North America, boasting over 80 weekly wide-body rotations. The business now offers over 240 weekly wide-body services connecting Madrid and Barcelona with destinations across North America, Latin America and the Caribbean.

 
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Applications open for 6th edition of the Air Canada and CAE Captain Judy Cameron Scholarship

Air Canada and CAE, two Montreal-based global aviation companies confirmed the opening for applications for the Captain Judy Cameron Scholarship, fostering the next generation of women in non-traditional airline careers.


Up to eight young Canadian women studying to become commercial pilots or aircraft maintenance engineers will be awarded scholarships to pursue their training in 2025. Among them, four recipients training to become commercial pilots will join the CAE Women in Flight program as ambassadors.

"As we go into our sixth year of the Captain Judy Cameron Scholarships, I am proud to see that past recipients are now first officers and flight instructors from across Canada. Meeting scholarship recipients at the Northern Lights Aero Foundation gala each year is the highlight of the evening for me. These young women are the future of aviation. They have not only shown determination and excellence in their training, but they have also encouraged other women by mentoring and volunteering. Thanks to Air Canada and to CAE for supporting them in their journey," said Judy Cameron, Boeing 777 Captain at Air Canada (retired), and Director, Northern Lights Aero Foundation.

"At Air Canada, we are incredibly proud of the strides taken by the past recipients of the distinguished Captain Judy Cameron Scholarship. This initiative is important as we continue our work developing and supporting the next generation of aviation professionals. The success of this scholarship is already being seen, with past recipients achieving their goals of becoming Pilots or Aircraft Maintenance Engineers," said Murray Strom, Senior Vice President, Flight Operations and Maintenance at Air Canada.

"Attracting more women to a career in the flight deck is a priority of CAE's Women in Flight program, especially as the there is a projected need for 63,000 commercial pilots in North America by 2032. We are proud to play a part in broadening the appeal of a career in aviation and supporting underrepresented groups through initiatives like the Captain Judy scholarships for aspiring women pilots. As Women in Flight Ambassadors, CAE's recipients will also become role models for the young women who will form the next generation of aviation professionals." said Marie-Christine Cloutier, CAE's Vice-President, Performance, Strategy and Marketing.

The annual Captain Judy Cameron Scholarships, established in honour of Air Canada's first female pilot to help foster the next generation of women following in her trailblazing footsteps, are awarded in conjunction with the Northern Lights Aero Foundation.

The Captain Judy Cameron scholarships were launched in 2019 and initially awarded to four recipients. In 2023, Air Canada and CAE joined forces to double the number of recipients and award eight scholarships to eligible students.
 
3D Wooden Map on the wall is a unique and eye-catching product that is perfect for decorating any living and workspace. Made of high-quality birch wood, the map features intricate details and contours that bring a realistic and beautiful representation of the world to your wall. The 3D design allows for a more immersive experience, making it an ideal addition to a living room, office or study. This product isn't only aesthetically pleasing but also serves as an educational tool, as it can be used to teach geography to children or to plan your next travel adventure. With easy installation and a durable design, a wooden map on the wall is an excellent investment for any decorator or traveller
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Judy Cameron became the first female pilot hired by Air Canada, Canada's largest airline, in April 1978 at the age of 23. She was the first woman to graduate from Selkirk College's Aviation Technology Program in 1975. Throughout her flying career of 40 years and over 23,000 hours, she has flown the DC-3, Twin Otter, Hawker Siddeley 748, DC-9, Lockheed 1011, Airbus 320, Boeing 767 and Boeing 777 to the far corners of the world. She became a captain in 1997 and in 2010, she became the first female captain in Canada of a Boeing 777, the largest aircraft in Air Canada's fleet. She retired in 2015, received the Elsie MacGill Northern Lights award in the Flight Operations category that year, and in 2016 she was chosen by the 99s (International Organization of Women Pilots) to be on its Canadian postage stamp. Today, Captain Cameron continues her volunteer work mentoring and supporting the next generation of female pilots with the Northern Lights Aero Foundation.

Air Canada proudly launched the Captain Judy Cameron Scholarship in her honour in 2019.



September Saw 9.4% Growth for Air Cargo

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for September 2024 global air cargo markets showing continuing strong annual growth in demand. 

•    Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), rose by 9.4% compared to September 2023 levels (10.5% for international operations) for a 14th consecutive month of growth.  


•    Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTKs), increased by 6.4% compared to September 2023 (8.1% for international operations). This continued to be largely related to the growth in international belly capacity, which rose 10.3%--extending the trend of double-digit annual capacity growth to 41 consecutive months. 

“September performance brought continued good news for air cargo markets. With 9.4% year-on-year growth, cargo volumes continued to mark all-time highs for demand. Yields are also improving, up 11.7% on 2023 and 50% above 2019 levels. All this points to a strong finish for this year. For longer-term trends, the air cargo world will be closely following the outcome of the US election for indications of how US trade policy will evolve,” said Willie Walsh, IATA’s Director General.

Several factors in the operating environment should be noted:

•    Year-on-year, industrial production rose 1.6% while global goods trade increased 2.8% for a sixth consecutive month of growth. Monthly trade grew by 1.4%, the highest in seven months. 

•    The Purchasing Managers Index (PMIs) for global manufacturing output, and the PMI for new export orders, were both below the 50-mark at 49.4 and 47.5 respectively, indicating contraction.  

•    US headline inflation, based on the annual Consumer Price Index (CPI), declined by 0.2 percentage points to 2.4% in September, marking the seventh straight month of easing inflation. In the same month, the inflation rate in the EU fell by 0.3 percentage points to 2.1%, continuing a process started in January 2023. China’s consumer inflation remained low at 0.4% in September amid concerns of an economic slowdown. 

SkyWest, the regional carrier that operates flights for other airlines in the US, reported its financial and operating results for Q3 2024, including net income of $90 million, or $2.16 per diluted share, compared to net income of $23 million, or $0.55 per diluted share, for Q3 2023.

Commenting on the results, Chip Childs, Chief Executive Officer of SkyWest, said, “Our ability to organically grow the number of available captains for the first three quarters of 2024 has opened up incremental growth vectors for us. We are making significant progress in recapturing underserved markets, increasing fleet utilization and quickly placing new aircraft deliveries into service. I want to thank our people for their amazing work as we continue to execute these opportunities, including the expansion of our CRJ550 and E175 fleets.”





01 November, 2024

More than 1.13 million passengers have travelled through Samarkand International Airport so far this year

Samarkand International Airport has reported a 41% increase in passenger numbers in the first 10 months of the year, up to the start of the industry’s traditional autumn/winter season. The figure easily outstripped the total achieved in the whole of 2023, which was itself a record number.

The fast-developing airport served more than 1.13 million passengers up until 26 October, including more than 844,000 passengers in the spring-summer period - a rise of 37% when compared to the same period last year. The airport already announced it had exceeded one million passengers in the first nine months of 2024, an increase of 308,000 customers or 43% over the corresponding total of 2023, when it passed the one million passenger mark for the first time.


The latest figures cement Samarkand’s position as the second fastest-growing airport in Europe and Central Asia according to figures from the European airport industry organisation ACI Europe, which represents over 500 airports in 55 countries in Europe and Central Asia.

The increase is being driven by further developments in the route network served from Samarkand International Airport. Already in 2024 significant expansion has seen Chinese airline Loong Air open direct flights between Samarkand and Xi'an, Utair launch direct flights to Tyumen, Uzbekistan Airways launch to the cities of Nizhny Novgorod and Irkutsk, and the regional carrier Silk Avia begin new domestic services to Fergana.

Ural Airlines began operating flights to Moscow, while Uzbek air carrier Qanot Sharq resumed flights to Tel Aviv, and the largest airline in Asia in terms of fleet - China Southern Airlines - to Urumqi in northwestern China.

STARLUX Airlines earns prestigious 2025 five star major airline award from APEX

In recognition of its unwavering commitment to excellence, Taiwan-based luxury carrier STARLUX Airlines has achieved the prestigious 2025 Five Star Major Airline Award in the esteemed global APEX passenger rankings. Based on traveler ratings from around the world, STARLUX distinguishes itself for its exceptional in-flight experience, earning praise for cabin comfort, catering quality, in-flight entertainment, connectivity services, and outstanding cabin service.

The Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) Five Star and Four Star Airline Awards stand as the only global awards entirely based on neutral, third-party passenger feedback and insights. The 2025 Awards saw an unprecedented level of passenger engagement, with over one million PNR verified flights rated across more than 600 global airlines using a five-star scale and applying even more stringent criteria than in previous years.

STARLUX CEO Glenn Chai expressed his profound pride and gratitude, saying, “At STARLUX, we are thrilled and deeply honoured to receive this prestigious award. This achievement is a testament to the tireless dedication of our entire team. Launching just two months before the pandemic and beginning full-scale operations in 2023 makes this milestone even more remarkable. Our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of service and safety has truly made a difference, and we are excited to continue providing an exceptional travel experience for our passengers.”

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