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Air Canada walks back compensation denials after thousands delayed due to tech issue

Air Canada on Friday said it made a mistake in rejecting some compensation claims from travellers.


Jazz pilot pathway program expands with Airmedic

Jazz Aviation expands its Aviation Pathways Program to 21 partners with the addition of Airmedic of Saint-Hubert.


4 children, including a baby, survived a plane crash and 40 days alone in the Amazon jungle

Search-and-rescue saga captivates a nation after four Indigenous children survive Amazon plane crash.


Picnics at Montreal's unique plane spotting park risk bird strikes: airport

Trudeau International Airport is cracking down on picnickers at its plane-spotting park.


Experts worry about Canadian water bomber expertise with rising demand, aging fleets

Some aviation experts say Canada is losing expertise in the manufacturing of water bombers as need rises.


Recipients of Northern Lights Aero Foundation’s 2023 Elsie Awards program

Eight inspiring leaders to be honoured by Northern Lights Aero Foundation this October.


American Airlines, JetBlue seek to keep some ties despite losing antitrust case

Airlines say they should be allowed to keep selling tickets on each other's flights in Northeast.


 
 
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WestJet to wind down budget airline Swoop, fold it into main operation

WestJet will wind down its Swoop subsidiary by late October and fold the budget airline under its main banner, a move coming after pilots with both brands ratify an agreement that brings them onto a level pay scale. » 
 
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Buttonville Airport to close for good

Aviation journalist and General Aviation pilot Phil Lightstone details the potential impacts of the decision to close Buttonville Municipal Airport on November 30, 2023, which sits in the heart of Greater Toronto. » 
 
 
 
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Security guards at London's Heathrow Airport to escalate strikes over pay into busy summer months

Security guards at Heathrow plan to escalate their strike action over pay into the busy summer months. » 

Lawmakers propose to weaken Obama rule requiring airlines to advertise full airfare price

Lawmakers consider rolling back an Obama-era rule requiring airlines to show total price of a ticket upfront. » 

Marlon Wayans cited after luggage dispute with United worker at Denver airport

Comedian and actor cited for disturbing the peace after a dispute over carry-on luggage. » 

Sharpe named VP at Wise Trip

PJ Sharpe is appointed as Vice President of Business Development for Wise Trip Management. » 

Major air defense exercise starts in Germany, effect on civilian flights unclear

Air deployment exercise billed as biggest in NATO's history got underway on Monday. » 

Wildfires, smoke having 'huge impact' on some tourism operators across Canada

Raging wildfires and smoky skies across much of Canada have put a damper on travel this summer. » 

Bank of Canada raises key interest rate amid stubbornly high inflation

Bank of Canada announces a quarter-percentage point rate hike, first increase since January. » 

 
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2023 CBAA Convention and Exhibition

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Careers in Aviation Expo, West

October 24, 2023
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