Below, we explore each economy’s 2025 position and how its aviation industry reflects (and sometimes shapes) that economic reality.
Air Canada
Air Canada Rouge (RV) faced a major operational disruption after a Toronto departure returned to the gate when screams were heard from the cargo hold.
For travelers, 2026 promises more choice, more comfort, and more personality in the skies. And that may be the most meaningful upgrade of all.
A Nova Scotia law firm has reached an $18 million settlement in the class-action lawsuit over the March 29, 2015, crash landing of Air Canada (AC) Flight 624 at Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ).
Air Canada launches nonstop Toronto to Rio flights, boosting Canada–Brazil connectivity with seasonal Dreamliner service.
An Air Canada (AC) passenger went viral after claiming she was served a six-month-expired in-flight meal while departing from Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ).
Air Canada (AC) will significantly expand its Summer 2026 transatlantic schedule, adding new nonstop services from Montréal (YUL), Toronto (YYZ), and Halifax (YHZ) to Berlin (BER), Nantes (NTE), Ponta Delgada (PDL), and Brussels (BRU).
Air Canada launches its most extensive cabin renewal yet, enhancing comfort, connectivity, and consistency across its North American fleet.
Air Canada will suspend its Montreal flights to Delhi and Tel Aviv for Summer 2026, shifting both routes to Toronto and offering affected passengers alternative options or refunds.
With more than 200 aircraft in service and over 100 on order, Air Canada is reshaping its fleet for the next decade.