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Editor's Note 
 
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly speaking with reporters late last week: “The industrial benefits are not enough. There needs to be more jobs created out of the F-35 contract. That’s clear to me and clear to this government.”
- Jon Robinson, Editor, Wings
 
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WestJet told to hold on to pilots aged 65-plus

WestJet has been ordered to pause its plan to stop pilots aged 65 and older from flying, as arbitrator considers full hearing.


Fiery UPS plane crash could spell the end for MD-11 fleet if the repairs prove too costly

After left engine flew off, crash could put an end to 109 remaining MD-11s that have been hauling cargo for more than a decade.


Airport security firm sues Canada for $420 million after failed contract bid

Multinational security firm known as Allied Universal Canada used to provide screening at airports in British Columbia and the Yukon.


Trump says he will sell F-35s to Saudi Arabia on eve of crown prince's Washington visit

US President said he will sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia despite some concern within administration.


FAA gives $10K bonuses to controllers and technicians with perfect attendance

Only 776 air traffic controllers and technicians with perfect attendance during shutdown will receive bonuses.


Turkish Airlines and Air Transat strengthen collaboration

Turkish Airlines announced new interline and codeshare agreements with Air Transat are now in effect.


Takeoff of China's flying taxis hits turbulence

Low-altitude economy faces obstacles such as strict airspace controls and battery limitations.


Sweden and Canada sign strategic partnership as royal couple visits Ottawa

Sweden's king and queen arrived for a three-day state visit focused in part on aerospace cooperation.


Gillett receives David Charles Abramson Memorial Award for flight instructor safety

Dan Gillett, an Instructor with MFC Training, received the 2025 DCAM Award for Flight Instructor Safety.


Dubai International sees 70.1 million passengers so far this year as it plans new airport

Growth of passengers at the airport underscores Dubai as key hub for East-West travel.


 
 
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ATAC Celebrates Aviation Leaders

ATAC proudly honors aviation excellence at its Montreal conference. Les Aalders receives the Lifetime Honoree Award for decades of leadership. The Jim Glass Humanitarian Award goes to Terri Super and Les Little for their community impact through Super T Aviation and Bar XH Group. Catherine Press, Chinook Helicopters, earns the Outstanding Achievement Award for advancing rotary-wing training. » Learn more
 
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Residents pack airport open house with appetite for Niagara’s long-term aviation plan

Officials say Niagara-on-the-Lake residents, businesses and other stakeholders had one leading reaction as they poured into the Niagara District Airport on Thursday to learn about the new long-term master plan: “about time.” » 
 
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Joly says Canada 'didn't get enough' benefits out of F-35 procurement deal

The Liberal government believes Canada was short changed on industrial benefits out of its contract to purchase American-made F-35 stealth fighter jets, Industry Minister Mélanie Joly said last Tuesday. » 
 
 
 
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New Nunavut premier takes office as federal government pushes infrastructure drive

Arctic Infrastructure Fund of $1 billion for dual-use civilian and military projects like airport upgrades. » 

Boeing's troubled capsule won't carry astronauts on next space station flight

Boeing and NASA agreed to keep astronauts off the company’s next Starliner flight. » 

Oregon's governor declares emergency to ensure the state gets enough fuel after pipeline leak

On Monday, Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines acknowledged delays caused by fuel shortages. » 

Airport chapels stay on the radar of workers and travellers even as role of faith shifts

Quiet and worship are what airport chapels have provided for decades to travellers and workers. » 

Airlines cancel flights to Venezuela after FAA warns of worsening security, military activity

International airlines increasingly canceled flights to Venezuela on Sunday after FAA warning. » 

Indian fighter jet crashes during a demonstration flight at Dubai Air Show, killing the pilot

An Indian fighter jet crashed at the start of a demo flight in front of a crowd of spectator. » 

Engine accelerated after landing, a probe into deadly Hong Kong plane crash finds

Investigation into a deadly Hong Kong crash last month found an engine accelerated after touch down. » 

Off-duty pilot who tried to cut a flight’s engines midair won't serve prison time

Federal judge on Monday ruled there would be no prison time for a former Alaska Airlines pilot. » 

Nunavut mayor calls for more security at Yellowknife airport

Smuggling into Gjoa Haven through the Yellowknife Airport should warrant improvements in security. » 

Democratic senator accuses Trump of playing politics with aviation safety during shutdown

Tammy Duckworth suggested Trump administration was playing politics with the aviation system. » 

 
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