Ace Aviation Holdings and Air Canada announce Senior Management Appointments

ACE Aviation Holdings (ACE) today announced the following senior executive appointments, effective immediately:

Montie R. Brewer has been appointed President and CEO of ACE's mainline carrier, operating as Air Canada. Mr. Milton will remain Chairman of Air Canada in addition to his responsibilities at ACE. Mr. Brewer joined Air Canada in April 2002 as Executive Vice President, Commercial. In that role he was responsible for all commercial aspects of Air Canada including Air Canada Jazz, Air Canada Jetz, Air Canada Vacations, new businesses and the strategic direction of network planning, marketing and scheduling. An industry veteran, Mr. Brewer was previously Senior Vice President - Planning for United Airlines with previous airline experience gained at Northwest Airlines, Republic Airlines, Braniff and Trans World Airlines. He has planned and developed over twenty hub operations worldwide, managed low cost airline operations as President of United Shuttle and successfully restructured the route networks of three carriers.

"Montie is a true industry visionary who joined Air Canada primarily because he wanted to be part of an airline willing to change," said Robert Milton.

"His accomplishments during his time at Air Canada are impressive; in particular, he was chief architect and led the implementation of Air Canada's new business model including the airline's successful simplified fare structure. Montie was a critical contributor to Air Canada's transformation from legacy carrier to a profitable, growing, competitive company and I'm confident his innovative skills, strategic vision and passion for the industry will serve Air Canada's employees, customers and shareholders well," added  Mr. Milton.

Jon Turner, formerly General Manager, Air Canada Maintenance and Aircraft Programs, has been appointed Vice President, Maintenance, Air Canada. Since joining Air Canada's Engineering Department in 1980, Mr. Turner held a number of senior management positions including Director of Quality, Director of Fleet Management, and General Manager of Aircraft Programs. He was appointed General Manager, Air Canada Maintenance and Aircraft Programs in August 2003. The Air Canada Maintenance organization is responsible for Air Canada's core engineering, fleet management, airworthiness, vendor management, maintenance operation control as well as line and cabin maintenance.

Duncan Dee, previously Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Air Canada, has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Chief Administrative Officer, ACE. Since joining Air Canada in 1997, Mr. Dee held various positions in the Corporate Affairs and Government Relations branch and the Office of the President and CEO. He was appointed Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs in April 2004 with responsibilities for Corporate Communications, Government Relations, Community Investments, Corporate Security, Safety and Environment, and the Office of the President and CEO. In addition, he provided reporting oversight over the Corporation's IT, Alliance and Regulatory Affairs functions as well as Air Canada's sales, customer service and operations outside Canada and the United States.

Bradley Moore, formerly Vice President Customer Experience - Airports, Air Canada, has been appointed President and CEO, Air Canada Ground Handling Services, a separate limited partnership of ACE formed upon completion of Air Canada's restructuring. Mr. Moore held various senior management positions at Air New Zealand and Emirates prior to joining Air Canada in 2000 to lead and manage the airline's People and Performance Strategy. In October 2003 he was appointed Vice President, Customer Service, responsible for In-Flight, Call Centers and Customers Solutions. He became Vice President, Customer Experience - Airports in August 2004.

Claude Morin, previously Vice President, Cargo, Air Canada, has been promoted to the position of President and CEO, Air Canada Cargo, a separate limited partnership of ACE formed upon completion of Air Canada's restructuring. Mr. Morin has held a  number of senior management positions since joining Air Canada in 1985. He became Managing Director, Cargo, in 1997 and was promoted to Vice President, Cargo in March 2000 with responsibility for all aspects of the airline's cargo activities.

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