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Air Canada's predecessor, Trans-Canada Air Lines (TCA), inaugurated its first flight on September 1, 1937. The 50-minute flight aboard a Lockheed L-10A carried two passengers and mail between Vancouver and Seattle. By 1964, TCA had grown to become Canada's national airline; it changed its name to Air Canada.
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  • What is the history of Air Canada?

    Air Canada, airline established by the Canadian Parliament in the Trans-Canada Air Lines Act of April 10, 1937. Known for almost 28 years as Trans-Canada Air Lines, it assumed its current name on January 1, 1965. Air Canada's headquarters are in Montreal.

  • What is Air Canada known for?

    Air Canada is Canada's largest airline, the country's flag carrier and a founding member of Star Alliance, and provides direct service to six continents. It is the only international network carrier in North America to receive a Four-Star ranking from Skytrax.

  • Why did Air Canada start?

    Air Canada was incorporated as Trans-Canada Air Lines by an Act of Parliament on 10 April 1937 to provide a publicly owned air transportation service. Stock was vested in Canadian National Railways (CNR).
  • The logo began to depict a red maple leaf on the black background. Black was chosen in order to represent the wildlife, which was an integral part of the aboriginal population of Canada. The logo's creators were inspired by the color of Canadian birds and rocks of the Canadian Shield.
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