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Editor's Note 
 
Through the Labrador Air Access Program (LAAP) announced last week, eligible travellers can receive a 30 per cent discount on special airfare rates for two round-trip flights (or four one-way flights) for personal or leisure travel.
- Jon Robinson, Editor, Wings
 
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Two aboard small plane that crashed Sunday in Quebec's Mauricie region confirmed dead

Provincial police in Quebec have confirmed two people are dead following a plane crash near La Tuque in the Mauricie region.


Liberals’ Air Access Program for Labrador doesn’t provide meaningful help, critics say

Residents of Labrador and parts of the Great Northern Peninsula to access a subsidy to help lower the cost of air travel.


Crash victims' families prepare to make what could be their final plea for Boeing's prosecution

Families who lost loved ones in two crashes of 737 Max jetliners may get last chance to demand company face criminal prosecution.


A downturn in international travel to the U.S. may last beyond summer, experts warn

From northern border towns to major hot spots, travel destinations reported fewer foreign visitors this summer.


Delta agrees to pay $79M to settle lawsuit after jetliner dumped fuel on schools

Jet experiencing engine trouble dumped its fuel over schoolyards and neighbourhoods near Los Angeles.


Gulfstream delivers first G800

Gulfstream made its first customer delivery of the world’s longest range business aircraft.


Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy again but vows to keep flying

Budget carrier filed for fresh bankruptcy protection months after emerging from Chapter 11 reorganization.


Judge rejects Saudi Arabia's bid to dismiss claims it supported 9/11 hijackers

Federal judge rejected Saudi Arabia’s latest effort to dismiss civil claims that it supported the 9/11 hijackers.


Russia is suspected of jamming navigation on EU leader’s plane above Bulgaria

Plane carrying European Commission President hit by GPS jamming in a suspected Russian operation.


 
 
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SkyAlyne completes factory acceptance of first two Grob G 120TPs for RCAF

SkyAlyne, a joint venture between CAE and KF Aerospace, completed Factory Acceptance activities associated with the manufacturing of the first two CT-102B Astra II aircraft for the RCAF's Future Aircrew Training program. » 
 
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Simcoe veteran who led NATO air defence during Cold War celebrated as ‘hometown hero’

Larry Ashley is the son of a millworker from Simcoe who rose to run NATO’s European air defence during the Cold War and retire as the only naval officer ever to command Canada’s Air Force. » 
 
 
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Winnipeg elementary school shoots for moon with stuffie design

Stuffed animal designed by elementary schoolers in Winnipeg could be launched into space on NASA’s Artemis II mission. » 

US deportation flights hit record highs as carriers try to hide the planes, advocates say

Airlines using dummy call signs for US deportation flights and they are blocking tail numbers from tracking websites. » 

Vancouver airport says operations back to normal after navigation staffing shortfall

Staffing shortfalls at Canada's air navigation provider led to cancellations and delays last Tuesday. » 

NTSB focused on controllers after B-52 bomber and two planes nearly collided

Investigators released preliminary report on incident after bomber completed a flyover at North Dakota State Fair. » 

Tourism operators' bottom line burned by another summer of wildfires

Fewer tourists are coming to Jasper than usual, but it's not for a lack of people eager to visit the town. » 

Two small planes collide midair at an airport in Colorado, killing 1 person and injuring 3

One person was killed and three were injured when two small planes collided midair as they tried to land. » 

Australia, Canada and Philippines stage air defense drills off disputed shoal

Three warships and aircraft completed drills against simulated aerial threats in area guarded by China. » 

Carney tours Latvian military base to wrap up European trip

Prime Minister Mark Carney concluded his defence-focused European trip by visiting Canadian troops. » 

In Riga, Carney extends Canadian military mission in Latvia by three years to 2029

Canada will keep troops in Latvia for another three years to deter further Russian aggression in Europe. » 

 
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