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Editor's Note 
 
Canada’s increase in military spending is beginning to reach personnel with almost 20 per cent pay hikes, as the CAF surpasses its recruiting objective by 2,000 for the first time in 10 years and about 18 per cent of all new recruits are women.
- Jon Robinson, Editor, Wings
 
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Bombardier shares up after deal for 50 jets valued at US$1.7B

Montreal plane maker secures deal for 50 Challenger and Global jets, alongside a services agreement.


What it's like to fly in a plane from the Second World War

Flying a Harvard Mark II ahead of this year’s Air Show Atlantic hosted in Slemon Park, P.E.I. in late June.


Iroquois Falls airport lands 'great event'

New aviation event aimed at drawing regional pilots and promoting local infrastructure received council’s stamp of approval.


Ex-fighter jet pilot Stephen Fuhr is on a mission to change how we arm the military

Prime minister's new point person for fixing Canada's sclerotic military procurement system.


More soldiers, more money. Canada's top soldier extols benefits of spending boost

Boost in military spending includes a pay raise for military personnel at a time of high uncertainty.


Marseille airport suspends flights due to wildfire as public warned to stay at home

Flights to and from Marseille suspended Tuesday due to a wildfire threatening southern port city.


One dead, one injured in helicopter crash west of Red Deer, Alta.

RCMP say a helicopter crash killed one person and left another with life-threatening injuries.


 
 
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Leasing companies allege Flair failed to make rent payments, ignored default notices

Plane-leasing companies that seized four aircraft from Flair Airlines in 2023 are seeking damages from the budget carrier, alleging it failed to make rent payments by the deadline and ignored repeated default notices. » 
 
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French intelligence: China used embassies to undermine sales of France's flagship Rafale fighter jet

China deployed its embassies to spread doubts about the performance of French-made Rafale jets after they saw combat in India and Pakistan's clashes in May, French military and intelligence officials have concluded. » 
 
 
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WestJet signs partnership with Saudia, increasing access to Saudi Arabia

WestJet signed an interline partnership deal to improve service to Saudi Arabia. » 

Canadian airports returning to normal operations after early morning bomb threats

Bomb threats early Thursday resulted in temporary disruptions at some airports. » 

New Jersey skydiving company says pilot tried emergency landing before crash

Pilot of a skydiving team encountered mechanical issues that prompted emergency landing. » 

Italy's Bergamo airport suspends flights after person sucked into an engine

Airport in northern Italian briefly suspended flights Tuesday due to runway incident. » 

Low-flying helicopters expected in James Bay and Hudson Bay coasts

Residents living along coasts may spot a low-flying helicopter this summer. » 

Strike by air traffic controllers disrupts travel to, from and over France

About 40% of flights were canceled Friday at all Paris airports. » 

Japan launches a climate change monitoring satellite on mainstay H2A rocket's last flight

Mainstay H-2A rocket made its final flight before it is replaced by new flagship model. » 

 
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