Air Canada’s Mark Galardo on Growth, Innovation & the Future of Canadian Aviation — A Conversation with John Kirk

by John Kirk November 05, 2025

I had the opportunity to speak with Mark Galardo, Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer, and President of Cargo at Air Canada, during a visit to the company’s headquarters in Montreal. We discussed the next evolution of Air Canada — including the arrival of the new A321 XLR jets with an impressive 8,700 km range, expansion plans out of Toronto’s Billy Bishop Airport, and the carrier’s mid- to long-term revenue targets.

The big question: Will Air Canada move to fixed-position seats on some aircraft? Watch and hear what he has to say.

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