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Editor's Note 
 
Expected tariff impact on air travel continues as J.P. Morgan points to data showing international visitors to U.S. are running about 5% lower. WestJet and Porter released summers schedules with big increases in domestic and transatlantic services.
- Jon Robinson, Editor, Wings
 
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CFIB to work with new government and opposition in dealing with tariff battle

Business group looks forward to working with the new Liberal government and opposition to help deal with the tariff battle.


Boeing doesn't expect the US trade war with China to slow its recovery

Boeing CEO said he doesn’t expect the U.S. trade war with China to forestall company's financial recovery.


Man, 30, shot dead by police at Toronto's Pearson Airport: SIU

A 30-year-old man was shot dead by police outside Toronto's Pearson Airport on Thursday morning.


Judge orders Air Canada to pay passengers $10M in damages in class action

Class-action lawsuit alleged passengers charged more than ticket price advertised.


Air Canada realigns senior executive responsibilities

Air Canada continues New Frontiers strategy with new aircraft to begin arriving in late 2025.


Porter outlines summer planes, adds MRO in Halifax

Porter Airlines is expanding maintenance operations by leasing a hangar at Halifax Stanfield.


WestJet strengthens domestic schedule for summer 2025

WestJet announced what it described as a major expansion of its domestic network.


 
 
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Elections Canada pauses vote counting with majority still in question

Elections Canada decided early Tuesday morning to pause the marathon counting of special ballots with a handful of ridings still too close to call. » 
 
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FAA finds safety concerns at Las Vegas airport in review spurred by midair collision in Washington

A federal review of helicopter safety around some of the busiest U.S. airports revealed dangerous flying conditions at the Las Vegas airport. » 
 
 
 
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Skyservice enhances aircraft connectivity for Gulfstream G280

STC approval for installing Gogo Galileo HDX System on Gulfstream G280 aircraft. » 

Air Canada to serve as launch customer for Airbus Airspace cabin

Air Canada will serve as launch customer for Airspace cabin on the A220 family of aircraft. » 

Rob Holland, famed aerobatic pilot, dies in crash before Virginia airshow

Famed aerobatic pilot wowed airshow crowds and championship judges with tight spirals, meticulous loops and inventive sequences in the sky. » 

Trade war and leery travelers have airlines trimming flights and withdrawing guidance

Major U.S. airlines are reducing their flight schedules and revising or withdrawing their profit outlooks. » 

A Thai police plane crashes in the sea, killing all 6 on board

A small police plane crashed into the sea near a popular beach town in Thailand. » 

Surveillance video shows New York-to-Paris flight stowaway slipping past gate agents

Woman glommed onto a group of ticketed passengers as they passed gate agents, video shows. » 

Council reviews defence minister’s support letter for AME-S training initiative

City of Cold Lake received formal response from Bill Blair regarding partnership request. » 

 
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