Air Canada Names Anko Van der Werff as CEO After Reshuffle
Air Canada has appointed Anko Van der Werff as its new CEO, effective by January 2027, following the retirement of Michael Rousseau.
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Air Canada has appointed Anko Van der Werff as its new CEO, effective by January 2027, following the retirement of Michael Rousseau.
SAS announced its largest investment, a $10 billion deal for 40 Airbus widebody aircraft, to bolster long-haul connectivity through Copenhagen.
SAS has placed a $10 billion order for 40 Airbus widebody aircraft to consolidate its long-haul operations at its Copenhagen hub.
SAS has placed a firm order for 18 Airbus A330-900neo aircraft to modernize its widebody fleet and bolster its long-haul hub strategy in Copenhagen.
SAS has launched a 5x weekly Copenhagen-Mumbai service using an A330-300 to expand its network, despite a regulatory delay on the inaugural flight.
Air France-KLM signed a €1 billion revolving credit facility with 12 banks to support its ongoing acquisitions of SAS and TAP Air Portugal.
Aergo Capital sold two Airbus A321-200s to FTAI Aviation and acquired an Airbus A320-200neo on lease to SAS to modernize its leasing portfolio.
SAS is finalizing an order for 15 to 20 Airbus A330neo and A350 aircraft to modernize its long-haul fleet following its successful restructuring.
Scandinavian Airlines System flight SK969 returned to Copenhagen after failing to secure necessary regulatory clearance from the Indian DGCA.
The SAS inaugural flight SK969 to Mumbai returned to Copenhagen on June 2, 2026, after failing to secure necessary regulatory clearance from the DGCA.
SAS, Aegean, Icelandair, and TUI are expanding networks with new A321LR and Boeing 737 MAX 10 aircraft to open long-haul routes and bypass airport caps.
SAS named its newest Airbus A350-900 'Frederik Viking' to honor King Frederik X, marking a milestone in its fleet renewal and 80th anniversary.
Air France-KLM may rebrand as 'The Blue Group' to better integrate new airlines as it raises its SAS stake to 60.5% and bids for TAP Air Portugal.
SAS warns of a looming European e-SAF shortage, stating a lack of production could cause a fuel shock and higher fares when EU mandates start in 2030.
European airlines are canceling hundreds of flights due to Mideast airspace closures and a jet fuel price surge, impacting spring and summer travel.
SAS canceled over 1,000 April 2026 flights after jet fuel prices doubled in 10 days due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.