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Editor's Note 
 
Wings is preparing to start October with our 6th annual two-day Canadian Wildfire Conference in Kelowna, B.C., followed by the second leg of our careers expo taking place in Calgary on Oct. 4 with 60 exhibitors and more than a dozen mentors.
- Jon Robinson, Editor, Wings
 
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New SAIT certificate to funnel grads straight to employer

Gas Turbine Technician Certificate will help provide pipeline for Lufthansa Technik’s new footprint in Alberta.


Northern turbulence – Air Creebec and passengers struggle with aviation industry challenges

Air Creebec’s leadership addresses the challenges that they and other northern operators are facing.


Cyberattack disrupts check-in systems at major European airports

Targeting of boarding systems disrupted air traffic and caused delays at several of Europe’s major airports on Saturday.


Engine failure led to small plane crash in Toronto

Transportation Safety Board says engine failure is to blame for the small plane crash in Toronto.


WestJet flight attendants' union initiates contract negotiations with airline

Union representing WestJet flight attendants gives airline notice to begin contract talks.


NDP seeking to scrap labour code section that lets Ottawa shut down strikes

NDP MP said his party plans to table a private member's bill this fall to scrap section of labour code.


Spirit Airlines to furlough 1,800 flight attendants amid second bankruptcy

Move mirrors expected flight demand during Spirit's second bankruptcy in a year.


 
 
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Inside the business aircraft market

From backlogs and pre-owned inventory to deliveries and sentiment, a look at Rollie Vincent's report from this year's CBAA conference. » 
 
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Building the new MET

Evra Taylor speaks with leaders from Porter Airlines and the Montreal Metropolitan Airport as YHU is set to soar with bold business plan. » 
 
 
 
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WestJet begins repairs on plane in St. Maarten that experienced hard landing

WestJet says it is starting to repair the plane that experienced a hard landing in St. Maarten. » 

Man charged in shooting outside airport in Inuvik, N.W.T.

A man has been charged after a shooting outside an airport in the Northwest Territories. » 

Grief and Resilience in Island Lake After Tragic Floatplane Crash

A floatplane carrying five people crashed near Makepeace Lake on September 13. » 

Danish police investigate after drones flew over Copenhagen Airport for hours

Skilled pilot flew two to three large drones over Copenhagen Airport on Monday night. » 

Rome's airport opens luxurious dog hotel with pampering services

Fiumicino opens one of the first on-site dog hotels at a major European airport. » 

US orders Delta and Aeromexico to dissolve their partnership

U.S. Transportation Secretary is concerned that Mexico isn't being fair to U.S. airlines. » 

Russia appeals global aviation agency's decision blaming it for downing MH17

Russia filed an appeal to the top United Nations' court challenging ICAO's decision. » 

 
PlaneTalk: PODCAST 
 
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Aithre oxygen generation

Carbon Monoxide is a silent killer which can impact a pilot’s or flight crew’s cognitive skills and if left unchanged during flight could lead to a loss of consciousness. Jim Ruttler of Aithre, a CO alerting technology evangelist, discusses their technology. » Listen Now

 
Events 
 

Atlantic AME Golf Tournament

September 26, 2025
Location: Granite Springs Golf Club, Bayside, NS
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Canadian Wildfire Conference

October 1 – 2, 2025
Location: KF Centre for Excellence, Kelowna, 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 Canadian Aviation Conference and Tradeshow

November 18 –20, 2025
Location: Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel, Montreal, QC
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