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Transport Canada warns Air India on drinking rules after pilot's Vancouver arrest

An Air India pilot was offloaded from a plane and arrested at YVR, as Transport Canada warned the airline it faced loss of its flight authorizations if it did not comply with alcohol rules.

FAA picks 2 firms to replace 612 outdated radar systems that air traffic controllers rely on

RTX and Indra by the end of 2028 will aim to replace 612 radar systems across the U.S. as part of a multibillion-dollar overhaul of the nation's air traffic control system.

Coulson Aviation launches Boeing 767 VLAT program

New Boeing 767 Very Large Airtanker program to replace legacy systems with a design featuring Coulson's patented RADS system and the ability to carry more than 160 passengers.

Class-action against Prince George Airport will continue

Prince George Airport Authority and two others in B.C. failed in their appeal of a retired Nova Scotia pilot’s proposed class-action lawsuit around charging a “passenger tax” on airline employees.

Features

Transat notches first full-year profit since 2018, brushes off hit from strike threat

Head of Transat A.T. says fallout was "limited" from pilot strike threat and that the tour operator, which turned its first annual profit since 2018, benefits as Canadians still turn away from U.S. travel.

Multimillion-dollar class-action settlement reached in 2015 Halifax crash landing

Law firm says it reached an $18-million settlement with Air Canada and other defendants in a lawsuit following a crash landing at Halifax Stanfield International Airport a decade ago.

Smooth sailing or turbulence ahead? A look at the airline labour talks on the horizon

A slew of work stoppages in Canadian transport has left many travellers wondering whether this year will be more peaceful on the aviation front — or if they need to book with caution.

Trump's tariff war is The Canadian Press News Story of the Year

Nearly two-thirds of editors and news directors surveyed from media organizations across the country picked the upheaval caused by Trump's trade war as the most consequential story of 2025.

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Skyservice expands aircraft detailing to Toronto Pearson

Skyservice Business Aviation is adding aircraft detailing at YYZ, marking the first time the offering from Skyservice is available in Canada.

American visits north are up for first time in eight months

Canadians are still holding back from travelling south of the border, as trips by Americans to Canada rose for the first time in eight months in October, Statistics Canada reported.

Airport officials continue to push Queen’s Park for funding

A dedicated provincial fund for airport improvements would make a big difference for sites too small to access federal dollars.

‘It’s a celebration’: airline, airport celebrate passenger service’s return

Kenora Airport Authority and North Star Air held a ribbon cutting celebration to announce the launch of flights between Kenora and Thunder Bay starting in January.

Bombardier to repay US$500 million in senior notes

Bombardier says it will repay US$500 million in senior notes next year ahead of their 2028 due date as it works to reduce its outstanding debt.

Fact File: No evidence entire Pakistan airline crew disappeared in Toronto

Rumours spread on social media about the crew of a Pakistan International Airlines flight surrendering to authorities after landing in Toronto.

$40.5-million for territorial businesses to strengthen Arctic defence

Funding is available for three years and is intended to improve military modernization and infrastructure for Canadian Armed Forces.

Pakistani consortium acquires 75% stake in PIA in major privatization move

A televised auction with a US$482 million winning bid marks a major step in the government’s long-delayed effort to privatize the loss-making national carrier.

Snow and ice wreak havoc across Europe, causing travel chaos

Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport reported that some 400 flights were grounded as crews worked to clear runways and de-ice planes waiting to depart.

Greece says a radio failure is unlikely to be a cyberattack

Flights across Greece were grounded, diverted or delayed for several hours Sunday after noise was reported on multiple air traffic communication channels.

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