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Ottawa eyes charging airport security with vaccine verification

Federal government considers handing responsibility for verifying vaccination status to CATSA.


YVR aiming for net zero carbon by 2030

Vancouver International Airport moves up its goal of becoming net zero by 20 years.


Unsupported `sickout’ claims take flight amid Southwest woes

How Southwest Airlines found itself at the centre a vaccine mandate culture war.


Former Boeing pilot involved in Max testing indicted

Federal grand jury supports charges of pilot accused of deceiving safety regulators.


After Alitalia’s demise, ITA airline launches with new look

Italy’s new national airline, ITA Airways, makes its inaugural flights last Friday.


Businesses see higher inflation, wages and job changes

Bank of Canada releases survey results on consumer expectations for year ahead.
 
 
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Coldstream bringing Airbus Firecat to Aerial Firefighting Conference

Adding to a dynamic wildfire Static Display, Coldstream Helicopters plans to bring one of its Airbus Firecats to the Oct. 26 Aerial Firefighting Conference at Abbotsford YXX. » Learn More
 
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Flair set to grow schedule 33% in Canada and U.S.

Flair Airlines plans to continue its ULCC growth with the deployment of four new 737 MAX aircraft in April and May 2022, which would bring its fleet to 16 by next Spring. » Learn More
 
 
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Mid-Canada Mod Center celebrates 25 years

MC2 develops into one of Canada’s premier avionics integrator and support centres. » Read more...

Diamond Aircraft to develop all-electric trainer

Diamond Aircraft outlines plans to develop an all-electric training aircraft, the eDA40. » Read more...

William Shatner, TV’s Capt. Kirk, blasts into space

90-year-old William Shatner and three crew members blast into space. » Read more...

Boeing tells workers they must get COVID 19 vaccine

Seattle Times reports Dec. 8 deadline for vaccination at The Boeing Co. » Read more...

EU mulling ways to end jet lease to Belarus’ airline

EU leaders accuse Belarusian government of facilitating illegal flow of migrants. » Read more...

Pilot in deadly California crash repeatedly warned to climb

ATC warned pilot more than a half-dozen times before deadly crash. » Read more...
 
Events 
 
Aerial Fire Conference

2nd Annual Aerial Firefighting Conference

October 26, 2021 (Limited tickets as per regulations)
Location: Abbotsford International Airport, Airside Events
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Peterborough Aerospace Summit

October 28, 2021, 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Online
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