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Editor's Note 
 
Our team is busy getting ready to host the Canadian Wildfire Conference on Oct. 17 in Kelowna. By uniting ground and air leaders, we have a cool static lined up featuring wildfire trucks and five helicopters: Firehawk, S-92, Bell 429, 412, EC120.
- Jon Robinson, Editor, Wings
 
News 
 
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Air Canada pilots vote in favour of new contract, dousing strike fears

Air Canada pilots overcome concerns about entry-level pay and quality-of-life provisions for new contract.


China deploys record 125 warplanes in large-scale military drill in warning to Taiwan

China employed a record 125 aircraft in large-scale military exercises surrounding Taiwan Monday.


Boeing's lawyers argue for settlement opposed by relatives of those killed in 737 Max crashes

Lawyers argue Boeing’s punishment related to two plane Max 737 crashes would be too light for misleading regulators about a flight-control system that malfunctioned.


United Airlines adding 8 new international destinations to itinerary for next summer

United is adding eight new international destinations next summer, amounting to more than 760 weekly flights.


Pilot of larger plane was looking away from smaller plane in Atlanta airport mishap

The pilot of a larger plane was looking away from the tail of a smaller plane when the larger plane’s right wing hit it.


Economists predict inflation dipped below two per cent in September

Economists expect inflation continued downward trend last month, giving all-clear to continue cutting interest rate.


US inflation reaches lowest point in 3 years, though some price pressures remain

Inflation in the U.S. dropped last month to its lowest point since it first began surging more than three years ago.


 
 
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Twenty years after fatal Halifax cargo jet crash, safety improvements lag

The deadly crash of an MK Airlines cargo plane in Halifax on Oct. 14, 2004, heightened concerns about crew fatigue and inadequate training, but 20 years later, key safety improvements have yet to be made. » 
 
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Boeing will lay off 10% of its employees as a strike by factory workers cripples airplane production

Boeing plans to lay off about 10% of its workers in the coming months, about 17,000 people, as it continues to lose money and tries to deal with a strike that is crippling production of the company’s best-selling airline planes. » 
 
 
 
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Delta's Q3 profit fell below $1 billion after cancelling thousands of flights

Third-quarter earnings fell 26% at Delta, which struggled to overcome a global technology outage. » 

Pilot killed and passenger injured as small plane crashes in Georgia neighborhood

One person died as a result of a small plane crash Sunday night in a Savannah. » 

Martinique's airport shuts down as violent protesters overrun tarmac and try to break in

Hundreds of passengers stranded in the French Caribbean island after airport was forced to shut down. » 

Turkish Airlines flight makes emergency landing in New York after pilot dies

Jetliner headed from Seattle to Istanbul made an emergency landing in New York after the pilot died on board. » 

Pilot in deadly California plane crash didn't have takeoff clearance, airport official says

Twin-engine Beechcraft 95 crashed moments after it departed from Santa Catalina Island's airport. » 

'Emotional train wreck': Filming of Swissair Flight 111 movie hits close to home

Filming of a Swissair Flight 111 movie is taking around Halifax as a joint Canadian-Swiss production. » 

Ratan Tata, an Indian industry legend and business icon dies aged 86

Remembering Ratan Tata, chairman of Tata Group, a $100 billion conglomerate that held Air India. » 

 
Events 
 
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5th annual Canadian Wildfire Conference

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

October 22 – 24, 2024
Location: Las Vegas, NV
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Careers in Aviation Expo, West

October 29, 2024
Location: Edmonton, AB
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Canadian Aerospace Summit

November 5 – 6, 2024
Location:Ottawa, ON
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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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