"Seventy-five years ago on September 1st, Air Canada's predecessor, Trans-Canada Air Lines (TCA), inaugurated its first flight carrying two passengers and mail between Vancouver and Seattle aboard a Lockheed L-10A Electra," said Calin Rovinescu, President and Chief Executive Officer. "Since then, Air Canada has grown to be the world's 15 th largest airline and Canada's flag carrier serving over 150 destinations across Canada and world wide on five continents. Through innovation and continuous improvement we have made it easier for Canadians to connect with one another and the world, thereby playing a role in Canada's development on so many fronts. We are very excited to mark our 75 year history with events and initiatives all year long, and to share some of the moments of which we are all very proud. On behalf of Air Canada's 27,000 employees, and the many thousands more who have served the airline over the decades, I thank our customers for their ongoing loyalty."