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Editor's Note 
 
With the weaponization of drones it is easy to understand the public concern fuelling panic over mysterious sightings in New Jersey; now consider the proliferation of drones with about 1 million registered in the U.S. and more than 100,000 in Canada.
- Jon Robinson, Editor, Wings
 
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SkyAlyne selects CGI as technology partner for Canada’s Future Aircrew Training program

CGI signs a 25-year agreement with SkyAlyne to oversee the IT development of the FAcT program for the RCAF.


Airline execs testify on baggage fees; say reforms needed to lower travel costs

Executives in hot seat over carry-on bag fees say Ottawa needs to reform aviation system for more affordable travel.


Drone detectors in New Jersey have found 'little or no evidence' of wrongdoing, governor says

Drone-detecting devices deployed in New Jersey in the past week have found “little to no evidence” of anything nefarious or threatening, Gov. Phil Murphy said Monday.


Drone operators worry that anxiety over mystery sightings will lead to new restrictions

Drones for commercial and recreational use have grown rapidly, despite restrictions on how they can be operated.


In tumultuous history of finance minister resignations, Freeland's exit stands out

Condemning Trudeau's policies on the way out is a new level of acrimony in Canadian politics, observers say.


With Freeland out and the federal deficit up, Parliament is set to take holiday break

Members of Parliament are set to begin their holiday break later today, capping off a tumultuous fall sitting.


Air Canada to offer free Wi-Fi on flights for Aeroplan members, sponsored by Bell

Air Canada plans to offer free Wi-Fi to Aeroplan members starting next year, building on a partnership with Bell.


Bird strike disables a jetliner engine and forces an emergency landing at JFK airport

A bird strike involving an American Airlines jet disabled one of two engines shortly after takeoff from LaGuardia.


Head of the Federal Aviation Administration to resign, allowing Trump to pick his successor

Mike Whitaker will step down next month, clearing the way for President-elect Trump to name new leader.


 
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Historic plane's final trip to U.S. interrupted by emergency landing near Victoria

Coulson Aviation’s Philippine Mars, a rare and historic water bomber on its final journey from British Columbia to a museum in Arizona, was forced to make an emergency landing near Victoria due to mechanical issues. » 
 
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Transat CEO views year ahead with ‘cautious optimism’ as profits rise

Transat A.T. Inc. reported a big boost in profits in its latest quarter, driven by millions of dollars in compensation from an engine maker as well as more passengers, but the airline's ongoing financial woes cast a shadow over the past year. » 
 
 
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Which comes first, Policy or Governance?

The current state of the aviation sector requires government attention. ATAC shares the views of the National Airlines Council of Canada regarding the need to improve competitiveness. A prosperous environment would require policy, regulatory, and legislative changes.

In 2016, the Minister of Transport tabled in Parliament the Canada Transportation Act (CTA) Review Report. Sadly, Minister Garneau nor any of his successors have taken concrete action toward the recommendations of the report. If industry stakeholders and associations worked collaboratively on a National Aviation Policy, how would the government respond? Perhaps the governance of aviation matters in Canada needs to be tackled first. » Learn more…
 
News 
 
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BoC delivers jumbo interest rate cut, signals slower pace of cuts moving forward

Bank of Canada lowered its key interest rate by half a percentage point but signalled a slower pace of rate cuts moving forward. » 

Turbulence slammed Hawaiian flight because of decision to fly over storm cell, report says

Flight crew’s decision to fly over a storm cell instead of deviating was probable cause for hitting severe turbulence. » 

British departure means uncertain future for Alberta's massive Suffield military base

Canadian Forces Base Suffield, 260 kilometres east of Calgary, is the largest training area in Canada at nearly 2,700 square kilometres. » 

Flair Airlines CFO charged with manslaughter linked to fatal car crash in U.S.

Fatal crash involving an underage driver who had been drinking at Atlanta-area home. » 

Summer wildfire that hit Jasper, Alta., tops Environment Canada 2024 weather list

Jasper wildfire is Environment and Climate Change Canada’s most impactful weather story of 2024. » 

Flight takes kids to visit Santa at North Pole scene in transformed Denver airport hangar

Dozens of kids cheered on a decked-out plane when the pilot announced their destination: the North Pole. » 

Edinburgh Airport shut down by IT issue just as holiday travel season gets under way

Edinburgh Airport was shut down by an unspecified information technology issue Sunday afternoon. » 

Premiers push Ottawa to build Northern infrastructure after Arctic foreign policy

Northern premiers are pitching Ottawa to dip into its defence budget as a way to bolster Arctic infrastructure. » 

Plane crashes onto a Texas highway, sending 4 people to hospitals

A twin-engine propeller plane crashed onto a Texas highway and split in two Wednesday afternoon. » 

 
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