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Feds announce air accessibility summit to confront 'unacceptable' barriers

The federal government says it will host a summit on air accessibility in May.


Airbus workers at Mirabel reject latest company offer, give union strike mandate

Union representing Airbus Canada workers in Mirabel says employees have overwhelmingly rejected firm's latest offer.


Harris, the first Black pilot hired by a major U.S. airline, has died at 89

David Harris flew bombers and broke barriers in 1964 as the first Black pilot hired at a major U.S. airline.


Flair accuses financial services firm of withholding $25 million

Flair Airlines is accusing a financial services firm of withholding about $25 million in funds.


United CEO tries to reassure customers that the airline is safe despite recent incidents

Scott Kirby says the airline will review safety training for employees.


Dean Leifso to chair joint council meeting on Saugeen Airport

Brockton, West Grey and Hanover meeting on April 17 to discuss the future of Saugeen Airport.


Seat belt saved passenger's life on 737 jet that suffered a blowout, new lawsuit says

Latest lawsuit representing seven passengers filed in Washington County court.


Team ensures Inuit landing in Montreal get where they need to go

New program led by Makivvik Corp. aims to reduce risk of homelessness.


 
 
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Shrinking airfield: Canada's airline market consolidates, raising risk of fares hikes

After entertaining new entrants for several years, Canada's airline market is once again on the path to consolidation, raising the likelihood of higher fares and fewer flight options. » 
 
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Grounded planes weigh on Transat growth plans, after strike fears erode earnings

Transat A.T. has reined in summer growth plans as grounded planes continue to weigh on profit margins — after fears of a strike ate away at bookings last quarter, yielding a net loss, its CEO said. » 
 
 
 
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A closer look at the legacy of former prime minister Brian Mulroney

Air Canada privatization, NAFTA, Meech Lake, Acid Rain, GST, supporting the liberation movement in South Africa and more. » 

'False': Main contractor on ArriveCan app disputes auditor general's finding

Company says it was paid millions less than what Canada’s auditor general said last month. » 

First flight: Breton Air/Kitpu Aviation aid Eskasoni First Nation search efforts

Breton Air partnership with Wagmatcook First Nation to establish Kitpu Aviation. » 

Ottawa announces 15 Canadian participants in NATO defence innovation hub in Halifax

Ottawa announced 15 Canadian participants in a new NATO defence innovation hub in Halifax. » 

4 Wing Cold Lake's 419 Tactical Fighter Training Squadron marks cessation of operations

At Hangar 10, the RCAF 419 Tactical Fighter Training Squadron marked a significant transition. » 

Overseeing Penticton’s air traffic

How Flight Service Specialists help pilots to navigate air traffic at CYYF. » 

SpaceX comes close to completing test flight of mega rocket but loses spacecraft

SpaceX came close to completing an hourlong test flight of its mega rocket. » 

Manufacturing sales up 0.2 per cent in January: Statistics Canada

Gains partially offset by a 16.7 per cent drop in sales of aerospace products. » 

U.S. airport nasal swabbing expanding to Chicago and Miami

Program tests international travellers for COVID-19 and other infectious diseases. » 

 
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44th Annual Atlantic Region Aircraft Maintenance Conference

April 17 – 19, 2024
Location: Delta Hotels by Marriot Beauséjour, Moncton, NB
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Careers in Aviation Expo

May 4, 2024
Location: Porter Airlines, Ottawa, ON
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Alberta Aviation Conference 2024

April 28 – 29, 2024
Location: Calgary, AB
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2024 Northern Air Transport Association Conference & Tradeshow

April 29 – May 1, 2024
Location: Chateau Nova Hotel, Yellowknife, NWT
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CBAA 2024 Convention

June 18 – 20, 2024
Location: LUX FBO, Montreal Metropolitan Airport, Saint-Hubert, QC
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5th annual Canadian Wildfire Conference

October 17, 2024
Location: KF Aerospace Centre for Excellence, Kelowna, BC
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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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