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Editor's Note 
 
The first leg of Careers in Aviation Expo, taking place May 31 at Porter Airlines' YYZ hangar, is sold out. A big thank you to our exhibitors, mentors and sponsors Porter, Lufthansa Technik, NAV Canada, Diamond Aircraft and Perimeter Aviation.
- Jon Robinson, Editor, Wings
 
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Pratt & Whitney reaches tentative agreement with striking machinists

Jet engine maker reached a tentative agreement with union representing about 3,000 machinists in Connecticut.


This redundant aviation safety net helps keep planes safe when controllers lose contact

A look at some of the redundant systems that kept planes from colliding If radar and radio communications go down.


B.C. man sentenced on drug, firearm charges triggered by silencers found at airport

Investigation triggered by the discovery of illegal silencers at Vancouver International Airport.


Thunder Bay airport worked around wildfire hazard

Thunder Bay International had a close call with a five-hectare wildfire in the approach path of Runway 07.


Final boarding call for free bags at Southwest as airline abandons a cherished perk

It's the last day to book a flight on Southwest Airlines without being hit with a fee to check bags.


Runway lights weren't working as pilot tried to land at foggy San Diego airport

NTSB reports pilot who had flown across country made decision to proceed with landing but came up short.


Dave Shapiro dies in San Diego plane crash at 42

Groundbreaking music executive in the heavy metal and hard rock scene died in a San Diego plane crash.


 
 
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ATAC Board Meets in Ottawa

The ATAC Board of Directors met today in Ottawa. ATAC Directors also met with directors of the National Airlines Council of Canada. Shared concerns and the importance of presenting a common voice dominated the discussions.

ATAC stressed the importance of having Transport and Internal Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland attend its Canadian Aviation Conference in November and asked to meet with her as soon as possible to discuss ATAC priorities. » Learn more…
 
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Justice Department reaches deal to allow Boeing to avoid prosecution over 737 Max crashes

U.S. Justice Department reached a deal with Boeing to avoid criminal prosecution for allegedly misleading regulators about the 737 Max jetliner before two of the planes crashed and killed 346 people, according to court papers. » 
 
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Charting a course for the future of Canadian regional airports

Tim Anderson shares an insightful article on the challenges facing Canadian regional airports nearly 30 years after Transport Canada handed the control of many over to municipalities. » 
 
 
 
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Meet Hercules and Ned, the border collies fending off wildlife at West Virginia’s busiest airport

The border collies and their handler make daily patrols along the milelong airfield to ensure birds and other wildlife stay away. » 

Should the future of Fort Simpson's island airport go to a vote?

Two airlines who use NWT airstrip say its lease must be renewed to preserve critical piece of local infrastructure. » 

Discourse over funding for Cornwall Regional Airport continues

Cornwall and the Township of South Glengarry discuss future funding for the Cornwall Regional Airport. » 

No pilot for 10 minutes during a Lufthansa flight in 2024 because of fainting incident

Lufthansa flight went without a pilot for 10 minutes after the co-pilot fainted while alone in cockpit. » 

Jury convicts New York-Paris flight stowaway who slipped past gate agents

Woman sneaked onto flight without a boarding pass by slipping past security and gate agents at JFK. » 

Japan's air force confirms the deaths of 2 crew in a training plane crash

Air force chief confirmed the deaths of two service members whose T-4 training aircraft crashed last week. » 

Carney says Canada in talks with U.S. on 'Golden Dome' missile defence

Prime Minister confirmed Canada is considering joining Donald Trump's Golden Dome missile defence program. » 

 
PlaneTalk: PODCAST 
 
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Episode 54: Cygnet Aviation iAPTL Training

Recorded at Aviation World near CYYZ, an in depth conversation with Lynne McMullen, President and CEO, of Cygnet Aviation. Cygnet, is a Flight Training Unit operating in Kingston, Ont., founded in 2023. McMullen discusses the challenges facing a well funded FTU start up, taking young eager minds from zero tohero in 18 months. » Listen Now

 
Events 
 
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Careers in Aviation Expo

May 31, 2025
Location: Porter Airlines, Toronto Pearson, YYZ, Mississauga, ON
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BC Aviation Council Innovation: Eyes on the Horizon

June 2 – 4, 2025
Location: YKA, Kamloops, BC
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Career Expo West

October 4, 2025
Location: BMO Centre at Stampede Park, Calgary, AB
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Careers in Aviation Expo

October 25, 2025
Location: Million Air, Vancouver International, YVR, Richmond, BC
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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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