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Editor's Note 
 
Statistics Canada said return trips by Canadian residents by air from the U.S. in May fell 24.2 per cent compared with a year ago to 488,800, even as return trips from overseas countries rose 9.8 per cent to 1.1 million.
- Jon Robinson, Editor, Wings
 
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Air India spent years attempting a turnaround after emerging from government control

The country's flag carrier had been plagued by tragedy and financial losses under prior state ownership.


Death toll in Indian plane crash climbs to 270 as search teams find more bodies

Search and recovery teams continued scouring the site of one of India’s worst aviation disasters.


News that one man survived the Air India plane crash weighs on some other sole survivors

Tens of thousands of people have searched for details about Vishwashkumar Ramesh since Thursday's crash.


CF-18 jets intercept plane violating restricted air space above G7 site in Alberta

Fighter jets deployed to intercept private plane that violated restricted airspace above Kananaskis.


Plane spotters and protesters mark the arrival of G7 leaders in Calgary

Airplane enthusiasts set up at YYC in hopes of seeing some exciting aircraft.


Russian drone and missile attack on Ukrainian capital kills 15, injures 156

Barrage demolishes nine-story Kyiv apartment building in deadliest attack on capital this year.


Airports close across the Mideast as the Israel-Iran conflict shutters the region's airspace

Dozens of airports have stopped all flights or severely reduced operations, leaving thousands stranded.


Israel condemns black partition walls around its pavilions at Paris Air Show

France's government ordered black partition walls erected around Israeli defense exhibits.


Transat bets on Caribbean, Europe as travellers spurn U.S.

Transat A.T. bets on new routes to Caribbean, Mexico and Europe rather than U.S. destinations.


 
 
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WestJet launches inaugural Sudbury to Calgary route

It was a perfect day in Sudbury – and specifically at Greater Sudbury Airport – to welcome WestJet’s inaugural Calgary to Sudbury flights. » 
 
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Manitoba confirms intent to purchase De Havilland Canadair 515 waterbombers

Manitoba confirmed its intent to purchase three De Havilland Canadair 515 aircraft, which are being built just outside of Calgary in Wheatland County. » 
 
 
 
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Number of Canadians returning from U.S. trips down again in May: StatCan

International arrivals by air and automobile down 16.7 per cent from May 2024. » 

Air India flight returns to Hong Kong due to a midair technical issue

Air India flight returned to Hong Kong on Monday shortly after takeoff due to technical issue. » 

Aimia reaches settlement deal with the Canada Revenue Agency

Aimia expects refund of about $27 million in connection with 2013 audit of Aeroplan. » 

JetZero plans to build $4.7B plant in North Carolina, aims to create 14,500 jobs

California startup intends to build factory at Greensboro’s airport, investing $4.7 billion. » 

WestJet hit with 'cybersecurity incident,' says operations running safely

"Cybersecurity incident" affected access to some of servers and software systems. » 

European Union leaders say Canada will sign a defence procurement pact this month

Canada is likely to sign a defence procurement agreement with the continent in Brussels. » 

All regions will get ‘fair share’ of defence windfall: industry minister

Mélanie Joly said provinces are not in competition for $9.3 billion in additional spending. » 

JetBlue flight from Chicago rolls off runway and into grass in Boston

A JetBlue flight landing at Logan International rolled into the grass on Thursday. » 

Trump's FAA administrator pick questioned about safety and pilot training standards

Bryan Bedford faced tough questions in confirmation hearing. » 

Regional carrier Silver Airways says it's shutting down operations

Silver Airways announced shut down after a failed attempt at restructuring. » 

 
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