Air Canada will begin cancelling flights on Thursday as a potential strike looms after the union representing its flight attendants issued a 72-hour strike notice. The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), representing 10,000 flight attendants, reached an impasse in contract talks.

• The strike is set to begin at approximately 01:00 EST (05:00 GMT) on Saturday.
• CUPE states Air Canada "refused to address" core issues like wages and unpaid work, while the airline rejected a counteroffer seeking “exorbitant increases” and binding arbitration.
• The flight disruption could affect 130,000 daily customers, including 25,000 Canadians, during the peak summer travel period.
• Flights for Air Canada Express will not be affected; customers with cancelled flights will receive a full refund.

Kenya Airways (KQ) plans to acquire 16 more aircraft, increasing its fleet from 34 to 50, to boost regional and global competitiveness and cover fixed costs. This strategic expansion comes as KQ reported its first half-year profit since 2013, with a profit after tax of Sh 513 million in the first half of 2024.

• KQ aims to expand its fleet from 34 to 50 aircraft, an increase of 16 planes.
• The Chief Executive Officer, Allan Kilavuka, emphasized the need for a centralized aviation strategy, citing Ethiopian Airlines' success with a fleet of 156 aircraft.
• Kenya Airways posted a profit after tax of Sh 513 million in the first half of 2024, marking a significant turnaround from a Sh 21.7 billion loss in the same period last year.

Kenya Airways (KQ) plans to establish a flying school to boost pilot training capacity and diversify revenue streams, as announced by CEO Allan Kilavuka. This initiative is part of the airline's strategy to achieve sustained profitability following years of financial challenges.

• KQ posted a profit after tax of Sh513 million in the first half of 2024, its first half-year profit since 2013.
• The CEO Allan Kilavuka stated the school will facilitate more pilot training "for our own sake and also for the world."
• The airline is still seeking a strategic investor and targeting up to Sh259 billion in fresh capital.