MONTREAL, Dec. 12,
2022 /CNW Telbec/ - Air Canada today congratulated
Jason Berry, Vice President, Cargo,
on being named Executive of the Year by Air Cargo World, one
of the longest-standing publications focused on the transportation
and logistics industries.
"This award is a very well-deserved recognition for Jason, which
I know he shares with his team. Since joining Air Canada to lead
our cargo division, he has demonstrated his ability to build and
lead a strong team that is well positioned to drive our cargo
business forward. Coming to Air Canada Cargo at the height of the
pandemic presented a unique set of challenges, and he rose to meet
them head on. He sought out new opportunities, implemented new
strategies, oversaw the introduction of our Boeing 767 freighters
and furthered investments in technology and our people to position
the business for growth and continued success," said Lucie Guillemette, Executive Vice-President and
Chief Commercial Officer at Air Canada.
Under his leadership, Air Canada Cargo posted record revenues in
2021 and continues to grow its business through critical
investments in infrastructure and technology. That includes a cold
chain facility at its global Toronto Hub, warehouse expansion in
Frankfurt and a continued
investment in digital solutions to streamline operations and better
serve its customers.
Jason joined Air Canada Cargo in January of 2021, and has
overseen a tremendous transformation that has resulted in a
thriving cargo division despite the effects of the pandemic on the
global supply chain. The most visible sign of that transformation
has been the entry into service of dedicated Boeing 767-300
freighters, with two in operation and eight more on the way. Air
Canada has also ordered two Boeing
777 freighters for delivery in 2024.
To determine the 2022 Air Cargo Executive of the Year, Air
Cargo World's editorial team elected four outstanding leaders
in airfreight based on notable contributions, such as innovation
and growth, made in 2022. Air Cargo World also received
feedback from a 300-plus reader survey, which the editorial team
used in its final evaluation.
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 and cargo-only flights with its fleet of Boeing
767-300 freighters. Air Canada has
committed to a net zero emissions goal from all global operations
by 2050.
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