Air Canada expands relationship with Sky Regional Airlines on U.S. routes

MONTREAL – Air Canada (TSX:AC.B) said Monday it will transfer 15 of its Embraer 175 regional jets to Sky Regional Airlines, Inc. which will operate them on behalf of Air Canada on short flights mainly from Toronto and Montreal to cities in the northeastern U.S. The airline also announced plans to add two new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to its fleet next year as part a move to grow its international business.