DAILY NEWS
GLOBAL GROWTH WITH A CANADIAN BACKBONE
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ir Canada Cargo is doubling down on agility and expansion— growing its global footprint while reaffirming its Canadian roots. Over the past year, the carrier has added a raft of new routes, forged strategic partnerships, and invested heavily in data and sustainability, all while adapting to the nuances of the domestic
market. “Our global network has grown substantially,” said Matthieu Casey,
managing director – commercial at Air Canada Cargo. “We’ve launched new services to Beijing, Stockholm, Bangkok, Singapore and Tulum—and expanded frequencies to key trade hubs like Osaka, Seoul, Madrid, and several US cities. These new routes have strengthened key pathways for trade and commerce, enabling efficient and reliable transportation of goods across continents.” These expansions go beyond simple route additions. The new Vancouver–
Manila connection strengthens transpacific trade corridors, while the inclusion of Porto and Prague enhances east–west European flows. Regionally, new links such as Toronto–Port of Spain and Ottawa–London are bridging overlooked gaps in the North American and transatlantic freight matrix. “The strength of our combination carrier model lies in how we integrate
passenger belly space and freighter capacity,” Casey said. “This hybrid approach gives us the flexibility to respond quickly to market shifts.”
Resilience as a launchpad While the carrier is expanding rapidly across continents, Casey emphasised the domestic foundation that enables it: “Canada certainly appears front and centre in our name, and we are indeed a proud Canadian carrier, but with a strong and diverse global network. Our robust international network, coupled
with a complementary freighter network, provides diversification and the ability to adapt to changing market dynamics, while building on our strong combined network.” This strength is being matched by significant fleet investments. The airline
is set to add over 90 new aircraft in the next three years, including more Dreamliners and the long-range Airbus A321XLR. The upgrades promise not only added capacity but up to 20 percent improvements in fuel efficiency. “These acquisitions represent nearly half of our planned CAD$18 billion in
capital investments over the next three years, which are strategically aimed at meeting the increasing demand for air travel and capturing a greater share of international markets,” Casey explained. “These investments are also expected to yield substantial operational savings, including a 15 to 20 percent improvement in fuel efficiency and maintenance costs compared to the composite average of our current fleet.”
Data driven Much of this evolution is underpinned by digital transformation. Air Canada Cargo is leveraging data in every aspect of its service offerings, recognising the transformative power of data to drive innovation, boost efficiency, and deliver an unparalleled customer experience. “Smart investments in data and a clear commercial direction are central to
our business success, as they form a strategic pillar that’s reinforced across the organisation,” Casey highlighted. “As part of the Air Canada family, we place a strong emphasis on the importance of digitisation and data in empowering our customers—and us—to thrive. “Our data-driven approach enables us to anticipate market trends, optimise
logistics, and deliver tailored solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients. It’s exciting to see how our continued investment in advanced analytics
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