• You can download the APP at appstore.aircanada.com using your mobile device.
• You will need to use your ACaeronet Login in order to access the APP. Please note we can't help you with your ACaeronet Login, (see below for contact info).
• The APP can only be downloaded and used on iPhone, Blackberry and Android phone.
• After downloading you will need to establish "Trust" for the APP, you can do so by going to Settings/General/Profile Click on Enterprise APP > Air Canada and "Trust" the APP

Note: the Contacts and Yammer part of the APP is not enabled for retirees.

For assistance in logging into ACaeronet:

Montreal
From any location in the Montreal area, call (514) 422-HELP (4357)

Rest of North America
- From other locations in Canada and North America (including the United States) call toll-free 1-866-274-5444
- From the following Caribbean countries: Antigua, Barbados, Bermuda, Dominican Republic, Jamaica call toll-free 1-888-541-4790
- If you cannot access the toll-free number, call us directly at: (514) 422-HELP (4357)

Eighty years of aviation: It’s time to celebrate as One Team!

Air Canada has come a long way since our humble beginnings as Trans Canada Airlines * (TCA) with  our first official flight from Vancouver to Seattle on September 1, 1937.

Throughout our rich history, we have achieved many impressive milestones, have overcome periods of turbulence and have soared to incredible heights with much to celebrate and be proud of!

(Source: Daily Aug 25/17)

* Why does the Air Canada media misspell TCA’s correct title? (it should read "Trans-Canada Air Lines")

CF-TCC takes to skies again! 

MONTREAL, Sept. 9, 2017 /CNW Telbec/ - In honour of Air Canada's 80th anniversary, Air Canada's Lockheed 10A vintage aircraft is taking to the skies across Canada. After taking off this morning from Vancouver, BC, the L-10A will be making overnight stops as well as fuel stops at airports across Canada, and will be on public display at the Royal Aviation Museum in Winnipeg on September 13 and 14. More information is at: www.royalaviationmuseum.com

For more information about it's schedule and stops please follow this link.

Air Canada will launch Montreal Trudeau-Tokyo Narita Boeing 787 flights in June 2018, the latest move by the carrier to make Montreal into its third major international gateway along with Toronto and Vancouver.

Air Canada is aiming to use the B-787, of which it has taken delivery of more than 30 so far, to make Canadian hubs into transit points for international passengers, particularly US passengers traveling to points around the globe.

The Annual Central Ontario Pionairs Spring Luncheon took place on May 11th, 2017, and saw a record attendance of 167 Pionairs and guests. 

Shirlee Schacter sends this report and some photos of the event -

This year's luncheon was held at the Royal Ontario Golf Club on Trafalgar Road in Hornby, Ontario. One of the perks of the luncheon was a complimentary wine-tasting of select red and white wines which was, indeed, very popular!!

Chef Mat Woods and his staff prepared a fabulous array of hot and cold buffet selections and really kept on top in replenishing. With all the positive feedback, the Royal could become a District favorite
for years to come!!

From the "Parts & Pieces" issue October, 1988.

Air Canada signed a letter of intent for the future sale of 28 of our B-727's to Federal Express Corporation. Delivery took place during the period 1990-1993 as we received the new Airbus A320 replacement aircraft. DC-8-63 freighters fin #876 and 877 were declared surplus and were offered for sale.

From the "Horizons" magazine issue dated April 2008. (used with permission)

The final Embraer E190 C-FNAX fin 345 was delivered to Montreal from Brazil via Barbados under the command of Captains Brad Waddell and Mike MacDonald. Welcoming the last Embraer fin 345.

Pictured from left: Graham Blom, Fleet Manager Embraer, Captain Mike MacDonald, Captain Brad Waddell, Montie Brewer, Joe Jacinto and Captain Claude Saint-Martin, Manager Fuel Efficiency and Environmental Matters. 

A group of London Heathrow employees have embarked on a mission to help a school in South Africa.

The initiative stemmed from a conversation between Peter Kemp, General Manager, Customer Service - U.K. & Ireland and Fiona Puglia, Customer Sales & Service Agent when he told her that his sister and brother-in-law help run a school in Gonubie, South Africa that helps children who have lost their parents to AIDS.

Issue dated November 1981.

Shown in this photo taken in the Supply Support Expedite Office area in YUL are from the left: Dave Robinson, Aircraft Expediter; Chris Marsella, Aircraft Expediter Supervisor; Ernie Dzlewir, Aircraft Expediter and Sheila Davies, Secretary.

Issue dated July 1977.

Outgoing Ottawa ACRA President. A mini-reception was held at Ottawa airport during June 1977 to honour retiring ACRA president Janet Ferguson.

Janet was the driving force behind the inauguration of the ACRA in Ottawa and had given much time and effort in making it a success.

At the reception were, from the left: Rose Pilon, Director; Bob Johnson, Secretary/Treasurer; Vera Mahoney, Director; Murray Wadden, Personnel & Administration Supervisor; Janet Ferguson, Vice President; Paul Marcil, Passenger Service Manager; Angela Rancourt, Director of Membership; Candy Jamieson, Recording Secretary; Barry Bourassa, President. Missing were Directors Gordon George and Wayne Wilson.

1994 -

- May 3rd - A DC-10-30 departed YVR for Beijing marking Canadi>n's re-entry into the China market after a five year absence.
- June 1st - Daily service commenced between YYZ and LHR.

1988 - Wardair placed an order for (16) Fokker F-100 fan-jets with an option for (8) more. Primarily for use on the Montreal-Toronto route.

(Source: "Parts & Pieces" 10/88).

Note from Ken Pickford - (P.S. The Fokkers were of course never delivered as the order was canceled when Wardair ceased to exist the following year when it was merged into Canadian Airlines.)

Harold Rex Terpening

Rex was born in Wainwright, Alberta on July 23, 1913 and celebrated his 104th birthday on Sunday July 23, 2017 in Surrey, BC.

His final assignment was with Canadian Pacific Air Lines as Manager of Line Maintenance for the Orient & Pacific, South America, and Europe Regions, retiring at age 65 in 1978. Rex is the author of "Bent Props and Blow Pots", a history of his time in Canadian aviation, as well as being the recipient of the 10th Annual Canadian Aerophilatelist Editor’s Award in 2008 for his substantial contribution to the aviation community.

For more information on Rex, see his listing in the Canadian Aviation Hall of Fame by clicking on this link.

From the "Info:Cargo" magazine issue dated March/April 1994.

Pictured are several of the YXDFF staff admiring their Cargo Service Quality award, received for meeting their measured service targets during1993.

From the left: Jim Phelan, Trudy Sperling, Marg Johnson, Scott Gosling, Scott Wilton and Bob Drummond.

Issue dated May/June 1994.

On April 27th, 1994, Canadian and American Airlines concluded their services agreement and, with the signing, came a cheque from American for just over 246 million dollars. As the cheque was drawn on the CIBC, Toronto, Ont. branch we assume Canadian currency!

On June 24th, 24,000 pounds of computer tapes and associated data was flown from Vancouver to American Airlines computer centre in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Ronald J. Groome, who had served with the Royal Flying Corps as an instructor during World War I, set up the "Aerial Service Co" in 1919 with his partner Ed Clark.

Although the company was a failure, Groome had registered Canada's first legally licensed commercial aircraft, G-CAAA, a Curtis JN4 biplane (pictured) and on July 31, 1920 he became the first licensed commercial pilot in Canada.

PS from Ken Pickford - Canadian registrations used the British G-prefix followed by Cxxx until 1928 when CF replaced the G and the format became CF-xxx. The CF prefix changed to just C in 1974 when they were running out of CF-xxx combinations and had to continue with G, as C-Fxxx and C-Gxxx (C-Ixxx for ultralight aircraft.)

Robert McCombie, who worked with Ronald J. Groome, became the first licensed air maintenance engineer in the country. In 1927 Groome set up his second company "Universal Air Industries" at a new airfield called "Lakeview Aerodrome". Later that same year he also helped form the "Regina Flying Club", where he was to hold the position of flying instructor until his death.

In September, 1935, Groome and student Arnold Sym were killed when the control rod on the aileron of their Avro Avian failed and the aircraft crashed just outside Regina.

Etihad Airways World Football Tournament

Etihad Airways organized the largest aviation annual tournament of the year “Etihad Airways World Football Tournament 2014 “ on 05 and 06 December 2014 at Zayed Sports City. 

The event's aim was to unite teams from all over the world in a competitive but friendly atmosphere and celebrate together the national day. This, the first annual football tournament, saw two Etihad Airways teams play alongside 24 international airline teams from 17 countries, including the US, Australia, Brazil, Austria, Italy, Germany, Serbia, Seychelles, China, Portugal, France, India, Egypt, Tunisia, Lebanon, Russia and the UAE. The is no information of the winning team.

• Air Serbia, the national airline of the Republic of Serbia, won the 2nd annual Etihad Airways World Aviation Football Cup in 2015. The football tournament was held in Abu Dhabi between 11 and 12 December and saw the participation of 28 teams from international airlines including Emirates, Air Berlin, Kenya Airways and Virgin Australia.
  
  
• The 3rd Etihad Airways World Aviation Football Cup from 17 – 19 November 2016 in Abu Dhabi was organised by The Etihad Airways Sports & Social Club. We have no information of the winners.
  
  
• The 4th Etihad Airways World Aviation Football Cup from 15 – 18 November 2017 in Abu Dhabi, is being organised by The Etihad Airways Sports and Social Club.

There is no participation by any team from Canada!

Traveling to Cuba any time soon? Here are some hints from WACA (World Airlines Clubs Association)

Health Insurance
Cuba has made it obligatory for all foreign visitors to have medical insurance so please ensure you take with you proof of medical insurance.

Currency Exchange
The Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC) is the “tourist” currency used by visitors to Cuba and can only be purchased on arrival in the country. A passport is required when exchanging all currencies into CUC. Euros, Canadian dollars, Swiss Francs and Pounds Sterling can be exchanged on arrival at the airport, at a bank, at an hotel or resort. United States dollars can also be exchanged but there is a tax and commission applied plus a 10% penalty, so it is advisable to avoid exchanging United States dollars.

Credit Card Transactions
Credit card payments are accepted at hotels, restaurants, tourist shops, etc. but it is important to note that any payment by credit card will incur an additional 3% bank charge for the transaction. Credit cards issued in the United States by a United States bank, or any of its offices in other countries, are not be accepted.
(Source: WACA)

Aklak Air timetable effective April 19th 1992.
(From the collection of David Zekria)

The airline was established in 1977 and started operations in 1978. In June 1994 Aklak Air and Kenn Borek Air set up a joint venture, under the terms of which Aklak Air has access to Kenn Borek Air's fleet as and when required.

Aklak Air is wholly owned by Inuvialuit Joint Venture Company. Fleet consists of one Cessna 185 with a cancelled certificate.

On 4 November 2010, a hangar fire at Inuvik (Mike Zubko) Airport destroyed three aircraft operated by Aklak Air.

(Source: Wikipedia)

AEROMÉXICO CONNECT have leased two more ex-Air Canada E190s (068/146) from Nordic Aviation Capital.

(SpeedNews Aug/17)