- 450 cities
- 50 countries
- 6 continents
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World-class fleet
Air Canada’s growing freighter fleet reflects our commitment to service and our goal to be at the forefront of the aviation industry.
With dedicated Boeing 767 freighters now in the fleet and many more on the way, we remain focused on building a freighter program that complements our global passenger network and ensuring shippers have access to reliable, year-round capacity.
Global investments
With continuous investments globally to improve operations, products, and services to our customers, Air Canada Cargo is committed to modernization programs worldwide.
Recent renovations at the London Heathrow facility are the latest of several significant Air Canada Cargo investments in 2022, which includes an expansion of its facilities in Frankfurt and the signing of a long-term lease in Vancouver that will see Air Canada Cargo more than double its space at its key trans-Pacific hub. The new Vancouver facility is expected to come on-line in 2024.
State-of-the-art facilities
Our global hub at Toronto-Pearson is the home of our new state-of-the-art Cold Chain Facility with over 30,000 ft2 of temperature-controlled storage space. This is part of an integral multi-year modernization program at the facility.
Digital transformation
Our customers are at the centre of our business.
Key investments in our website and digital properties, data and analytics, APIs, AI, and more, allow us to continually enhance our customer experience. With a focus on ongoing innovation, we develop applications and utilize technology to improve operational and business processes and deliver quality service.
Industry recognitions & awards
We are active in many industry initiatives and assume a position of leadership in moving the air cargo industry forward.50th annual Air Transport World Airline Industry Achievement Awards
2024 Cargo Operator of the Year
Aviation Achievement Awards 2024
Exceptional Cargo Service
Quest for Quality – Gold Award Winner
2023
2021
2020
Heavy Lift Awards 2023
Finalist – Airfreight Solution of the Year
The STAT Times 2023
Fastest Growing International Cargo Airline Of The Year Finalist
Air Cargo Woman Leader Of The Year Finalist - Ms. Janet Wallace
Freightweek Sustainable Cargo Airline of the Year – Americas
2023 Finalist
2022 Winner
IATA World Cargo Symposium Air Excellence Awards:
2018 (Platinum)
2017 (Gold)
2016 (Diamond)
2014 (Gold
CIFFA Outstanding Community Contribution and Excellence in Innovation
2014
Our history
- 1937
When Trans-Canada Air Lines (TCA) carried its very first group of passengers to Seattle from Vancouver on Sept. 1, 1937, the bags of mail on board represented the beginning of Air Canada Cargo. Within two years of that flight, TCA established cargo and mail services between Vancouver, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Lethbridge, Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal.
- 1946By 1946, the airline was handling cargo under two lines of service: “Air Express” for small shipments and “Air Freight” for bulk shipments.
- 1965
When TCA rebranded as Air Canada in 1965, freight traffic was still climbing, and in addition to acquiring new freighters, the company doubled the size of its Toronto cargo hub. Air Canada also became the first airline to offer a guaranteed international small package service known as "Expedair".
- 1977In 1977, Air Canada Cargo was established.
- 2021
By 2021, Air Canada Cargo was Canada’s largest provider of air cargo transportation services as measured by cargo capacity, with a presence in over 50 countries and hubs in Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, Chicago, London, and Frankfurt.
With such a rich history and an ongoing commitment to innovation, Air Canada Cargo continues to grow and become more than a traditional air freight business.
About Air Canada
Air Canada is Canada's largest airline, the country’s flag carrier, and a founding member of Star Alliance, the world's most comprehensive air transportation network. Air Canada provides scheduled passenger service directly to 51 airports in Canada, 51 in the United States, and 88 internationally. It holds a Four-Star ranking from Skytrax. Air Canada’s Aeroplan program is Canada’s premier travel loyalty program, where members can earn or redeem points on the world’s largest airline partner network of 45 airlines, plus through an extensive range of merchandise, hotel, and car rental rewards. Its freight division, Air Canada Cargo, provides air freight lift and connectivity to hundreds of destinations across six continents using Air Canada’s passenger flights, freighter flights, and trucking services. Air Canada has committed to a net zero emissions goal from all global operations by 2050.