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'Smoke screen': Canadian airlines use NDAs to keep a lid on passenger settlements

The use of non-disclosure agreements by Canadian airlines amid a record backlog of 61,000 passenger complaints.


Turkish Airlines announces order for 220 additional aircraft from Airbus

Turkish Airlines places massive order for a mix of A321 Neo, A350-900, A350-1000 and A350F jets.


Southwest reaches $140 million settlement for December 2022 meltdown

Southwest Airlines reaches agreement to settle cancelation of thousands of flights last December.


Spanish police arrest 14 airport workers after items go missing from suitcases

Police seized allegedly stolen items worth around $2.2 million from a group of airport employees.


Canada to pilot options for national emergency response agency in 2024: Sajjan

Agency may consist of regional response teams that Ottawa can call into action when disaster strikes.


US proposes replacing engine housing parts on Boeing jets

FAA proposes changes for nearly 2,000 Boeing planes to prevent repeat of fatal engine-housing breakup.


 
 
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ATAC looks forward to meeting Minister Rodriguez

The Air Transport Association of Canada eagerly anticipates meeting Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez in January. We look forward to collaborative efforts, addressing industry challenges, and forging solutions for a resilient and thriving aviation sector. » Learn more...
 
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At least one Canadian airline will be gone within two years, Porter CEO predicts

Porter Airlines CEO Michael Deluce says the travel market is too small to keep all of Canada's airlines afloat for two more years, as legacy and low-cost carriers embark on swift expansion. » 
 
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Transat sees bright skies ahead despite rising competition, falling disposable income

Transat AT CEO CEO Annick Guerard says consumers show little sign of travel wariness, but increased competition and customer financial strain have begun to thin out profit margins. » 
 
 
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Taiwan reports 2 Chinese balloons near its territory

China increases pressure on self-ruled territory it claims as its own ahead of January election. » 

Pilot and 2 passengers identified as victims of plane crash

Small plane crashed into power lines in Oregon late Saturday afternoon. » 

Statistics Canada reports manufacturing sales down 2.8%

Sales of aerospace products and parts rose 6.9 per cent to $2.2 billion in October. » 

Japan, UK and Italy formally establish body to develop a new advanced fighter jet

Three countries reach agreement to produce combat aircraft for deployment in 2035. » 

Austrian court acquits Blackwater founder over export of modified crop spraying planes

Five people were accused of exporting two aircraft allegedly refitted for military purposes without permits. » 

NTSB says JetBlue captain took off quickly to avoid an incoming plane

Federal investigators say captain pointed the jet's nose upward to avoid a head-on crash on runway. » 

 
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HAI HELI-EXPO 2024

February 26 – 29, 2024
Location: Anaheim, CA
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ATAC 90th Canadian Aviation Conference and Tradeshow

November 5 – 7, 2024
Location: Westin Bayshore Hotel, Vancouver, BC
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