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Lest we forget — Veterans Affairs Canada estimates, that as of this year, there are 3,691 surviving Canadian veterans, including 667 women and 3,024 men. Veterans Affairs also believes the number of living veterans from the Korean War is 1,909.
- Jon Robinson, Editor, Wings
 
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Diamond DA50 RG receives TC certification

Diamond Aircraft's flagship single-engine piston aircraft with retractable gear received Transport Canada type certification.


Air travellers face frustration as FAA's further drop in flights takes effect

After already canceling more than 7,900 since Friday, the goal for cutting flights is set to rise to 6% on Tuesday.


Boeing won't face criminal charge over 737 Max crashes that killed hundreds of people

A federal judge in Texas granted the government’s request to dismiss the criminal conspiracy case against Boeing over two 737 Max crashes that killed 346 people.


Baby boomers lead shift away from U.S. visits; younger people go ‘quiet travelling’

Number of Canadians returning from the U.S. by car and plane fell by roughly a third in September.


Canadian travellers to Europe face new border measures as security ramps up

European countries are rolling out a border management system to register people for short stays.


Helijet hosts BETA’s first all-electric passenger demo flight In Western Canada

Helijet’s YVR south terminal facility served as grounds for first BETA flight in Western Canada.


Pilot's response to engine failure led to fatal Yukon crash last year: safety board

TSB report on crash that killed one passenger and left four others injured in Yukon last year.


 
 
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As Remembrance Day marks 80 years since WWII, fewer surviving veterans remain

Eighty years after the end of the deadliest conflict in history, the number of living Second World War veterans has dwindled to a few thousand. » 
 
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Scrapping luxury tax to fuel demand for Bombardier private jets: CEO

Federal government's proposal to scrap a luxury tax will fan sales and job growth at Bombardier Inc., says the business jet maker's chief executive Éric Martel. » 
 
 
 
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Quebec premier lays out economic vision, warns economy headed for tough times

François Legault points to mobilizing sectors like aerospace, naval construction and AI. » 

FAA grounds MD-11 planes following deadly Kentucky crash

FAA issued order for McDonnell Douglas MD-11 planes not to be flown pending further inspection. » 

No people thought unaccounted for as UPS cargo plane crash toll stands at 14

Number of victims of a UPS cargo plane crash stood at 14 said mayor of Louisville, Kentucky. » 

Travel agents hope for return of 'glory times' as China resumes group tours to Canada

Travel agents celebrating Beijing's decision to resume group tourism to Canada after five-year halt. » 

Canadian travellers to feel effect of U.S. flight cuts caused by government shutdown

Some Canadian travellers bound for America will see cancelled flights and delayed itineraries. » 

Niagara airport lays out $195-million vision to bring commercial flights closer to home

Newly approved $195-million, 20-year master plan to modernize Niagara District Airport. » 

Ottawa earmarks billions of dollars for defence as global spending race ramps up

Federal government unveiled plans to shell out $73 billion for defence by end of decade. » 

 
 
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