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Editor's Note 
 
Six days from Trump's inauguration, as concerns of punishing tariffs on Canadian goods build, accompanied by trolling tactics to annex Canada, the country's elite wildfire force is without question helping our neighbours in the midst of tragedy.
- Jon Robinson, Editor, Wings
 
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Firefighters prepare for strong winds that could fuel Los Angeles fire growth

Beefed-up firefighting force staged around Los Angeles to attack flare-ups or new blazes as winds began to build Tuesday.


Los Angeles wildfire deaths rise to 24 as more fierce winds are forecast

Relative calm Sunday allowed some evacuees to return after wildfires destroyed thousands of homes and killed at least 24.


Severe weather did record damage in 2024 with more than $8B in insured losses

A new report says the cost of insured damage caused by severe weather in Canada last year hit a record high at more than $8 billion.


Icelandic discount carrier Play Airlines pulls out of Canada

Play pulling out of Canada less than two years after entering the market, running four flights per week from YHM.


Ryanair calls for alcoholic drink limit at EU airports amid legal action

Ryanair calls on authorities to limit the sale of alcoholic beverages at airports across Europe.


Northwestern Air Lease shutting down passenger service

Fort Smith-based Northwestern Air Lease is bringing an end to its passenger flights in mid-January.


What happens when NWAL's Fort Smith passenger flights end?

Air Tindi to use third party airline for Fort Smith flights as it rushes to take over from Northwestern this month.


Sister still mourning brother one year on from Fort Smith plane crash

It has been almost a year since Crystal Benwell lost her brother in a tragic plane crash just outside Fort Smith.


Black boxes from South Korea plane crash failed to record final 4 minutes, officials say

The black boxes of a jetliner that crashed in South Korea, killing 179, stopped recording before accident.


Toronto Pearson added eight new airlines in 2024

YYZ welcomed eight new airlines in 2024, more than any other large airport in North America.


 
 
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Victims' families, Trudeau mark five-year anniversary of Flight 752 downing

Victims' families and officials gathered Wednesday afternoon in the Toronto area to mark the five year anniversary of the downing of Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752, as they called on Iran to be held responsible for the tragedy. » 
 
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Northern B.C. museum honours pioneer female pilot from the early 1900s

The Museum of Northern British Columbia is showcasing the belongings of Elainne Roberge Schlageter, one of the first female pilots in Canada who paved the way for future generations. » 
 
 
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News 
 

Manitoba offers $17 million for aerospace projects, training and a testing centre

Province, in coordination with Magellan Aerospace and Red River College, aims to create more jobs and training. » 

Stowaways on planes and inside landing gear raise worries about aviation security

People have been found dead hiding in the wheel wells of planes twice in the past month. » 

Woman who stowed away on flight from New York to Paris is indicted

Russian woman who was arrested after she stowed away on a flight from New York to Paris was indicted Monday. » 

Minister says dozens of firefighters from Alberta and B.C. to deploy in California

Harjit Sajjan says dozens of firefighters from Alberta and British Columbia will help fight wildfires in California. » 

Canadian plane fighting L.A. fires out of service after colliding with civilian drone

Quebec waterbomber is out of service after colliding with a drone while fighting wildfires Thursday. » 

Cochrane helicopter ready to help fight California wildfires

Expedition Helicopters ready to fight wildfires burning in California with special category UH-60 Black Hawk. » 

A young gorilla rescued from aircraft hold recovers at Istanbul zoo

5-month-old gorilla was discovered in a box on a Turkish Airlines flight from Nigeria to Thailand last month. » 

Delta jet aborts takeoff from snowy Atlanta airport after engine problem

Four passengers were injured Friday at the Atlanta airport after a Delta jetliner aborted its takeoff. » 

State-run Pakistan International Airlines resumes direct flights to Europe after EU lifts ban

Pakistan International Airlines resumed flights to Europe on Friday following four-year ban over safety. » 

Town donates $10,000 to Moosomin airport

The Moosomin Airport project received funding from the Town of Rocanville located in Southeast Saskatchewan. » 

 
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Verticon 2025

March 11 – 13, 2025
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MRO Americas

April 8 – 10, 2025
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ATAC 91th Canadian Aviation Conference and Tradeshow

November 18 –20, 2025
Location: Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel, Montreal, QC
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