Source: KLM The new aircraft will fly the Dutch flag airline's routes to the Americas  KLM plans to renew its older generation long-haul fleet with Airbus A350 family aircraft in the coming years. The Airbus A350 is acknowled­ged as the most fuel efficient and silent aircraft of its generation. These new wide-body aircraft have substantial benefits in terms of reducing CO2 emissions and noise impact. Procurement is subject to the recommendations of the KLM Works Council. “Today marks a very special day for KLM. We have taken a big step towards our future with the proposed decision of purchasing new aircraft. We can make our fleet significantly cleaner, quieter and more fuel-efficient with the A350s. This is important, because we are [...]

Source: WestJet WestJet to sponsor the most anticipated Battle of Alberta this NHL season WestJet, today in partnership with The National Hockey League (NHL®), announced it will serve as the official airline of the 2023 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic™ on Sunday, October 29, 2023. Returning to its city of origin in Edmonton, the 2023 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic™ will be hosted at the iconic Commonwealth Stadium at 5 p.m. MT in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the outdoor NHL game. "Hockey has always been a part of our province's vibrant identity and there is no better way to celebrate this beloved Canadian pastime than through the tradition of the NHL Heritage Classic™," shared John Weatherill, WestJet Group [...]

Source: WestJet Chief Executive Officer, Alexis von Hoensbroech updates parliamentarians on policy priorities to improve travel in light of industry concerns WestJet Group Chief Executive Officer, Alexis von Hoensbroech, this week, is meeting with key government officials and parliamentarians to provide an update on the airline's successful summer performance. Alongside record-setting demand, that surpassed pre-pandemic levels, the WestJet Group maintained stable operations, delivering upon its commitment to meaningful improvements. WestJet Summer Performance "Following the pandemic, as travel demand returned in full force, the aviation industry faced immense challenges and WestJet was not immune. We responded to these hurdles with a commitment to do better, investing in our guests, our people and technology across all touchpoints of the travel journey, to [...]

Source: Canadian North Canadian North, an Inuit-owned company, proudly announces the appointment of Shelly De Caria as Vice President of Sales, Marketing & Distribution, effective today. Inuktitut as her second language, Shelly underscores Canadian North’s commitment to community and Inuit leadership.   Bringing over a decade of experience to the role, Shelly originated from Kuujjuaq, Québec, and has been a key driver in building strong relationships with stakeholders and customers alike. She has been instrumental in spearheading Canadian North’s community investment programs, notably the Canada Goose Resource Centre and a targeted annual holiday toy drive for children in remote and northern communities.   “Shelly brings a blend of community understanding and experience to this role, positioning her as a natural [...]