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Flair launches $50 million lawsuit against leasing companies after plane seizures

Flair Airlines files $50-million lawsuit against several plane-leasing companies.

Higher cancer rates found in military pilots, ground crews

Pentagon study finds high rates of cancer among military pilots and for the first time ground crews.

Nexus trusted traveller program to fully resume by April 24 after yearlong standoff

Nexus traveller program will fully ramp back up within five weeks.

Flight attack raises questions about security, mental health

Confrontations on flights have skyrocketed since the pandemic started.

Heathrow security guards to strike for 10 days over Easter

Security guards at London's Heathrow Airport will walk off their jobs for 10 days over the Easter break.

Russia to award pilots involved in US drone incident

Move appears to signal Moscow's more aggressive stance toward future U.S. surveillance flights.

Flight `connectivity' to jump

Thunder Bay International passenger capacity numbers during this March break appear encouraging.

 
 
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Transport Canada certifies WestJet’s 737-800 freighters

WestJet Cargo received Transport Canada's approval and certification of its four 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters, equipped with CFM56-7B engines. » 
 
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How air passenger complaints ballooned to 42,000 plus

The number of air passenger complaints to Canada's transport regulator has more than tripled over the past year, soaring past 42,000 as of this month. » 
 
 
 
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Transportation Safety Board urges better medical screening guidelines for pilots

Transportation Safety Board is calling for better screening of heart-related conditions of Canadian pilots. » 

North Korea launches missile into sea amid US SKorea drills

North Korea launched a short-range ballistic missile toward the sea on Sunday. » 

Lebanon to construct new terminal at Beirut airport

Lebanon will construct a $122 million terminal at Beirut's Rafik Hariri International Airport. » 

China says deadly 2022 plane crash still being investigated

Experts are still investigating the cause of the crash of a China Eastern Airlines jetliner that killed 132 people. » 

Former Air Force officer gets prison term for Capitol attack

Retired Air Force officer stormed the U.S. Capitol dressed in combat gear and carried zip-tie handcuffs. » 

Planes in Florida close call were cleared to use same runway

ATC cleared plane to take off from Sarasota while an American Airlines jet was making its final approach to the same runway. » 

Possible Air Canada Pilots Association merger with Air Line Pilots Association

The Air Canada  Pilots Association says it has reached an agreement in principle. » 

 
 
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Careers in Aviation Expo

May 6, 2023
Location: WestJet South Bay Hangar, Mississauga, ON
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Wings Webinar, The Aircraft Luxury Tax, Tips for buyers and sellers

May 16, 2023
Location: Online, free with registration
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Vertical Flight Society Forum 79

May 16 – 18, 2023
Location: West Palm Beach, FL
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4th Annual Aerial Firefighting Conference

October 26, 2023
Location: KF Aerospace Centre for Excellence, Kelowna, BC
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ATAC Canadian Aviation Conference and Tradeshow

November 14 – 26, 2023
Location: Montreal, Quebec
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