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Statistics Canada reported that Canadian residents returning by air from the United States in April totalled 582,700, down 19.9 per cent from a year ago, even as return trips from overseas went up.
- Jon Robinson, Editor, Wings
 
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Air Canada lowers financial forecast as U.S. bookings fall sharply amid trade war

Air Canada lowered financial forecast as travellers shy away from trips to the United States amid cross-border tensions.


Travel to the U.S. takes another hit in April as Canadians vacation elsewhere

Travel to the U.S. took another hit in April with booking agents saying trade war has Canadians pulling back.


This pilot is honoured every year in a U.K. town. Will Canada recognize his bravery?

A plaque at a local hospital in the U.K. tells the story of how a little known 29-year-old pilot from Ontario saved many lives while sacrificing his own during the Second World War.


Long-haul carrier Emirates reports record profit of $5.2 billion

Emirates declared itself as the world's most profitable airline as staff get 22-weeks pay as bonus.


Trump defends the prospect of Qatar gifting him a plane to use as Air Force One

Donald Trump is ready to accept a luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet as a gift from the ruling family of Qatar.


Saudi Arabia’s low-cost carrier Flynas sells out all shares from initial public offering

Flynas within minutes sold all of $1.1 billion in shares from its IPO on Riyadh stock exchange on Monday.


New report shows NYC helicopter breaking apart in midair before crash that killed 6

NTSB released preliminary report of New York City sightseeing helicopter that broke apart in midair last month.


 
 
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Onex selling minority stakes in WestJet to Delta and Korean Air

Onex Corp. sold a minority stake in WestJet to Delta Air Lines and Korean Air in a US$550 million deal that aims to position the Calgary-based airline for growth abroad amid intensifying domestic competition and plummeting U.S. demand. » 
 
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Building the AME experience

Jessica Dizon Burns reports on the experiences of Centennial College’s team of AME students who competed at the Aerospace Maintenance Council Competition. » 
 
 
 
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White House overhaul of troubled US air traffic control system will cost 'lots of billions'

Trump administration proposes overhaul of ATC system that it said still relies on floppy disks and parts found on eBay. » 

Software update keeps Newark airport radar online but concerns and flight limits remain

A new software update prevented a third radar outage in the last two weeks at New Jersey's busy Newark airport. » 

Another Newark airport disruption as Trump's transportation secretary talks of reducing flights

Transportation Secretary says he plans to reduce the number of flights in and out of Newark's airport for the “next several weeks”. » 

Russia is responsible for downing MH17 over Ukraine in 2014

ICAO Council on Tuesday found Russia responsible for shooting down Malaysia Airlines Flight 17. » 

Canada and Europe are collaborating on defence. What that might look like.

A closer look at the major shift in transatlantic relations as Donald Trump continues to cast doubt on NATO future. » 

Budget airline begins deportation flights for ICE with start of Arizona operations

A budget airline that serves mostly small U.S. cities began federal deportation flights Monday out of Arizona. » 

India suspends flight operations from several airports as tensions flare with Pakistan

Airlines in India suspended flights from more than two dozen airports across northern and western regions. » 

 
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