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Calin Rovinescu

Executive Chairman of the Board, CAE Inc.

Search every verified Calin Rovinescu interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. In a 2010 speech to the Canadian Club of Toronto, Rovinescu argued for a new Canadian aviation policy, stating that the policy framework should be amended to make Canadian airlines more competitive. He estimated that Air Canada would save approximately $1 billion if it were a U.S. airline with the same volume of business, and said he would pursue that savings aggressively. He also highlighted Toronto's geographic advantages, noting that 40% of the U.S. population is within a one-day drive or short-haul flight, and expressed that Toronto could compete with the best hubs in North America with the right desire, risk, and investment. In a 2018 interview with APEX, Rovinescu discussed Air Canada's investments, stating the airline had invested $13-14 billion in new and reconfigured aircraft, including the 787 Dreamliner and the Airbus A220. He identified the airport environment as a "weak link" for the industry, citing complications from regulatory processes, security, and customs. He described efforts to make Canadian hubs as convenient as U.S. hubs for connecting travelers, including work to avoid requiring passengers to pick up bags or undergo secondary screening when connecting through Toronto.

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“In my view, Canada needs to be much more strategic as to maintaining corporate or global champions in industries that are core drivers for our economy, such as natural resources, transportation, telecommunications, and finance. As I've said before publicly, we cannot be boy scouts running around in short pants when it comes to global competitiveness, especially when we see what other countries are doing.”

“We estimate Air Canada would save approximately $1 billion if it was a US airline with the same volume of business. This $1 billion could of course be reinvested to develop new routes, acquire new aircraft, create jobs, and build facilities.”

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