Wings News: Transat pilot strike looms, Bombardier celebrates 8000 entry into service, Boeing completes Spirit buy
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Air Transat pilot strike could start on Wednesday. The nearly 40 active planes in Air Transat's fleet ferry tens of thousands of passengers on more than 500 flights each week, mainly to sun destinations in the Caribbean, Mexico and Europe.
- Jon Robinson, Editor, Wings
 
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Transat starts to cancel flights as strike deadline looms

Air Transat begins to cancel flights as clock ticks down on Wednesday deadline from pilots near peak of holiday travel.


Air Transat to start halting flights Monday after pilots issue 72-hour strike notice

Air Line Pilots Association said it filed a strike notice after failing to find common ground following nearly a year of negotiations.


Boeing finalizes $4.7B acquisition of key 737 Max supplier Spirit AeroSystems

Boeing said Monday it completed a US$4.7 billion purchase of key supplier Spirit AeroSystems, which builds fuselages for the company's 737 Max jetliners.


Cold Lake council approves $350,000 funding agreement for aircraft maintenance project

Funding approved for expansion of Cold Lake’s hangar for use by Portage College’s AME program.


Airbus cuts 2025 delivery target due to A320 fuselage panel issue

Airbus expects to deliver fewer planes than planned following issue with fuselage panels on some A320 planes.


Scheduled passenger flights returning to Kenora’s airport

Two years after losing scheduled air service, Ontario’s westernmost city will see a return to service in January.


No charges will be laid against civilian pilot who violated G7 airspace during summit

Pilot whose actions forced scramble of four CF-18s during G7 summit in Alberta earlier won't face charges.


FAA launches investigation into US airlines over flight cuts ordered during the shutdown

U.S. airlines were notified investigation is underway into whether they complied with an emergency order.


Longest US government shutdown cost Delta Air Lines $200 million

CEO Ed Bastian said refunds “grew significantly” while bookings slowed amid the uncertainty in air travel.


 
 
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Bombardier celebrates entry-into-service of Global 8000 at Mississauga facility

Bombardier celebrated the entry-into-service of its Global 8000 aircraft during a special event held at its Aircraft Assembly Centre in Mississauga, Ont., in the presence of employees, government officials, suppliers, media and special guests. » 
 
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Critics question Saab's offer to bring 10,000 aerospace jobs to Canada

Critics are questioning the solidity of Saab's pitch to deliver 10,000 jobs in Canada if it decides to set up shop here to assemble Gripen fighter jets. » 
 
 
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Dr. Roberta Bondar, 1st Canadian woman in space, turns 80

Dr. Roberta Bondar was the first Canadian woman and the first neurologist to travel to space. » 

First military procurements managed by Defence Investment Agency revealed

Federal government disclosed the first eight projects to be managed by new Defence Investment Agency. » 

Nepal charges 55 people and a Chinese company with alleged inflation of airport costs by $74M

Former Nepali ministers, officials and a Chinese company were charged with corruption over financial irregularities. » 

Lithuania declares national emergency over security risks posed by balloons from Belarus

Lithuania’s on Tuesday declared a national emergency over security risks posed by meteorological balloons. » 

India withdraws pilot restrictions after largest airline cancels flights and disrupts airports

India's aviation watchdog temporarily rolled back restrictions on airline crew duty hours. » 

Beijing court orders Malaysia Airlines to pay damages to families of MH370 victims

Court ruled Malaysia Airlines must pay US$410,000 each to the families of eight passengers. » 

Marine robotics firm to resume deep-sea search for MH370 that vanished a decade ago

Search to be carried out by Texas firm Ocean Infinity under a new “no-find, no-fee” contract. » 

Turkey's Pegasus Airlines acquires Smartwings

Pegasus said it signed an agreement to acquire the biggest Czech airline in a deal worth US$180 million » 

Government waives part of a Biden-era fine against Southwest Airlines

Under a 2023 settlement reached by the Biden administration, Southwest agreed to US$140 million civil penalty. » 

UPS put profits over safety before plane crash that killed 14, lawyer alleges

Lawyer alleges deadly UPS plane crash stemmed from corporate choices that favoured profits over safety. » 

 
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