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Canada’s Competition Bureau recommended a basket of reforms that include up to 100% foreign ownership of domestic-only airlines, reviewing the airport funding model, enhancing the role of smaller airports and shoring up service to remote communities.
- Jon Robinson, Editor, Wings
 
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Airmedic suspends operations after Quebec helicopter crash leaves four missing

Search for four people who are missing after an Airmedic transport helicopter crashed on Quebec's North Shore.


NATO leaders gather Tuesday for what could be a historic summit, or one marred by divisions

Summit could unite the world’s biggest security organization around a new defense spending pledge or widen divisions.


US strikes 3 Iranian nuclear sites, inserting itself into Israel's war with Iran

The United States attacked three sites in Iran early Sunday led by B-2 stealth bombers and the 13,500-kilogram bunker-buster bomb.


FedEx founder Fred Smith, who revolutionized package delivery, dies at 80

Smith developed the hub and spoke model with coordinated cargo flights centered on a main hub.


US strikes on Iran add to global travel disruptions and flight cancellations

The U.S. entry into Israel’s war with Iran has caused travel disruptions to pile up globally.


Pilot and passenger die in plane crash near Vermilion, Alberta

Plane was located approximately 1.2 kilometres short of the local airport runway.


Pilot killed in small plane crash raised a wheel to avoid a turtle, NTSB says

Pilot of plane that crashed near a North Carolina airport raised a wheel after landing to avoid hitting turtle.


WestJet cyberattack remains unresolved one week in, but operations unaffected

Cyberattack against WestJet remained unresolved by weekend, as questions linger about the fallout of breach.


After 40-year mystery, police say 'Mr. X' in 1985 Air India bombing is dead

B.C. police believe they solved a decades-long mystery identifying suspect thought to have helped test a bomb.


 
 
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Helping Aviation Be an Economic Driver

Assigning both internal trade and the transport to a single minister suggests that Prime Minister Carney recognizes the key role played by commercial aviation in developing Canada’s economy. Acting on his priority of “Bringing down costs for Canadians…” identified in his Mandate Letter to Ministers by lowering aviation fees and charges would confirm that. » Learn more…
 
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Watchdog recommends up to 100% foreign airline ownership amid low competition

Canada should allow up to 100 per cent foreign ownership of domestic-only airlines in a bid to lower fares and boost flight options, the Competition Bureau says in a new report highlighting the country's "highly concentrated" aviation industry. » 
 
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Decades after Air India 182 bombing, families fear memories of tragedy are fading

Forty years ago on June 23, Air India Flight 182 was blown up over the Atlantic Ocean by a bomb. Relatives of the victims fear the worst terror attack in Canadian history and its causes are being forgotten. » 
 
 
 
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Air India faces disruptions as crash prompts deeper checks and flight delays

Inspections on Dreamliner fleet following June 12 crash have led to flight delays and passenger anxiety. » 

Auditor general finds F-35 costs soared due to project delays, pilot shortages

Karen Hogan said estimated cost of Canada’s incoming fleet of stealth fighters exploded by nearly 50 per cent. » 

NTSB set to meet on door plug investigation of terrifying Alaska Airlines flight

Board will discuss what NTSB investigators have uncovered over the past 17 months. » 

Ottawa considering 'combination of approaches' to 20% military pay hike

Defence Minister's office says it's considering the introduction of retention bonuses for “stress trades.” » 

NTSB urges quick fix on Boeing plane engines to prevent smoke from filling cabin

Issue emerged after two bird strikes involving Southwest Boeing 737s in 2023. » 

Proposed hotel and restaurants may be grounded by Niagara District Airport

A bylaw, an objection from the airport and rules surrounding the two are likely to keep project in limbo. » 

Runway lights that might have helped in San Diego crash hadn't worked since 2022

Investigators said it's unclear whether pilot who was based at the airport knew lights were out of service. » 

G7 leaders agree to 'charter' on wildfires, pledging global co-operation

Leaders agree to co-operate on efforts to manage the impacts of devastating wildfires. » 

DHL Express to suspend operations countrywide amid strike, lockout

DHL Express Canada planned to shut down operations across the country. » 

 
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Reaching the pinnacle of aerobatics flight

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