A dogfight no one can win A dogfight no one can win

August 13, 2009
The Economist

AFTER five years of litigation and almost 100 bound volumes of evidence, the World Trade Organisation (WTO) is about to deliver its preliminary ruling on America's (for which read Boeing's) complaint...

Branson complains about BA tie-up Branson complains about BA tie-up

August 14, 2009
BBC News

Sir Richard Branson has called on the US government to refuse British Airways permission to agree ticket schedules and prices with American Airlines.

Air Canada wants to introduce app so iPhone can be used as boarding pass Air Canada wants to introduce app so iPhone can be used as boarding pass

August 14, 2009
Financial Post

Air Canada has plans to launch its own iPhone application, which it submitted to Apple Inc. last week and is pending approval.

Groupe Aeroplan profit falls Groupe Aeroplan profit falls

August 14, 2009
Financial Post

Groupe Aeroplan Inc. reported a 15% fall in second-quarter profit Thursday on reduced margins and higher costs.

Airlines report easing of turbulence Airlines report easing of turbulence

August 10,2009
The Financial Times

Passenger traffic on European airlines showed tentative signs of stabilisation in July after months of sharp declines...

No kangaroos, just Maritime hospitality No kangaroos, just Maritime hospitality

August 11, 2009
Cape Breton Post

A grandfather and grandson who intended to fly to Australia instead found themselves in Nova Scotia, in what is the latest example of travellers mistaking the two Sydneys that are about 28,000 kilometres apart.

 

 

 

 

More delays for Air Canada's dreamliners More delays for Air Canada's dreamliners

August 11, 2009
Financial Post

Buried in the news of Air Canada securing more than $1-billion in financing last month was that the country's largest carrier will not receive its new Boeing 787 "Dreamliners," until late 2013.

Air Canada catches updraft Air Canada catches updraft

August 5, 2009
Globe and Mail

GlobAfter a four-month race to save his airline, Calin Rovinescu now embarks on a mission he expects will take five years.

Financing gives Air Canada a lift Financing gives Air Canada a lift

July 30, 2009
The Canadian Press

Montreal - Air Canada (AC.B-T2.000.3823.46%) shares soared Thursday a day after the cash-strapped airline announced it has lined up more than $1-billion in financing.

Skies still cloudy for Air Canada, analysts say Skies still cloudy for Air Canada, analysts say

July 31, 2009
Financial Post

Shares in Air Canada (ACb/ TSX) soared yesterday on the news that the country's largest carrier had secured more than $1-billion in additional liquidity.

Ottawa’s $100M Air Canada boost draws criticism Ottawa’s $100M Air Canada boost draws criticism

July 31, 2009
Financial Post

The federal government said it opted to provide $100-million to Air Canada through the export-oriented Canada Account because the airline is dealing with "extraordinary circumstances" and Ottawa is confident of...