Air Canada has proudly unveiled a distinctive new aircraft design celebrating Canadian athletes competing in the upcoming Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
A Flying Tribute to Canadian Athletes
The celebratory livery, featuring images of Team Air Canada Athlete Ambassadors, now adorns Fin 940, an Airbus A330. This bold design represents the strength, dedication and national pride of Team Canada. The aircraft's first scheduled flight was AC894 to Milan on November 27, 2025.
As the Official Airline of Team Canada, Air Canada will play a crucial role in transporting more than 750 athletes and delegation members to and from the Games. The airline's employee-driven Going for Gold program ensures Canadian athletes receive seamless travel support.
Leadership Celebrates National Pride
Andy Shibata, Vice President of Brand at Air Canada, emphasized the significance of the special livery. "This design is more than just graphics – it's a tribute to the strength, resilience, and heart of the athletes representing Team Canada," Shibata stated. "Bringing Canada's Olympians and Paralympians to compete on the world's greatest sporting stage is a point of pride for all of us at Air Canada."
Canadian Olympic Committee officials expressed equal excitement about the new design. Jacqueline Ryan, Chief Brand and Commercial Officer of the COC, noted that "this design emphasizes the strength and soaring ambitions of Canadian athletes" and will help rally the nation behind the team.
Meet the Athlete Ambassadors
Air Canada also announced its eight Team Air Canada Athlete Ambassadors who are featured on the special livery:
- Marie-Philip Poulin – Ice Hockey (Beauceville, Québec)
- Mikaël Kingsbury – Freestyle Skiing (Sainte-Agathe-des-Mont, Québec)
- William Dandjinou – Speed Skating (Sherbrooke, Québec)
- Cassie Sharpe – Freestyle Skiing (Vancouver, British Columbia)
- Tyler McGregor – Para Ice Hockey (Forest, Ontario)
- Ina Forrest – Wheelchair Curling (Spallumcheen, British Columbia)
- Alexis Guimond – Para-Alpine Skiing (Gatineau, Québec)
- Mollie Jepsen – Para-Alpine Skiing (West Vancouver, British Columbia)
These ambassadors and all Team Canada athletes will receive special benefits including complimentary 35K Aeroplan status and 10,000 Aeroplan points through the Podium Program, along with care packages for their journey to Italy.
