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"Canada-U.S. flight volumes fell more than 14 per cent year-over-year in the fourth quarter among Canada’s five largest carriers — Air Canada, WestJet, Porter Airlines, Air Transat and Flair Airlines — according to data from Cirium."

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News

Air Inuit launches new aircraft modified for passengers, cargo

Air Inuit on Tuesday put its new Boeing 737-800 Next Generation aircraft into service on on the airline’s Montreal-Kuujjuaq route, featuring a world-first cargo and passenger configuration.

Air Canada to expand agreement with PAL Airlines

Air Canada is set to expand the agreement under which PAL Airlines operates regional flights for Air Canada Express, aiming to grow air service in Québec and New Brunswick with five more Q400s.

WestJet execs tried cramped seats on flight weeks before viral video

WestJet execs tried out new tight seating in the back of a 737 at the request of union officials and before a video of passengers in the same seating went viral.

Another suspect arrested in $20M gold heist at Toronto Pearson

Police in Peel Region say another suspect has been arrested in the theft of more than $20 million in gold and $2.5 million in cash from Toronto's Pearson airport in 2023.

Features

Preclearance operations in Canada are a 'critical component' of border strategy: U.S.

Canada and the U.S. say two preclearance projects that would allow more travellers to be screened well in advance of crossing the border are set to proceed after months of planning.

Airlines retreat from U.S. to carve new routes overseas as Canadians shun America

Canadian airlines pulled back in a big way from the U.S. over the past year and boosted flights elsewhere, especially the Caribbean, with no sign of a cross-border rebound on the horizon.

How NATO works at a time when Trump is threatening to seize Greenland

Donald Trump’s threats to seize control of Greenland are straining relations within NATO and have sparked a warning that doing so by force could spell the end of the world’s biggest security alliance.

Electric aircraft economics

Pilot and journalist Phil Lightstone explores electric aircraft economics, discussing the opportunities and challenges with flight schools and OEMs helping to drive the new propulsion paradigm.

Air Transat pilots approve new contract

Air Transat pilots ratified a new collective agreement Tuesday that hands them big gains after narrowly avoiding a strike last month and voting overwhelmingly for the deal.

RCAF commander reports progress on filling recruitment, retention gaps

A substantial entry level pay hike for pilots and the acquisition of advanced aircraft are “absolutely” helping to shore up RCAF pilot retention and morale, says the force’s commander.

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Alberta man claims WestJet flight attendant mocked his weight

Alberta man says his vacation was spoiled after a flight attendant fat-shamed him with cracks about his weight and even patted his tummy.

Gander residents drop everything to drive stranded passengers to hotels

Residents of Gander, N.L., formed an impromptu volunteer shuttle service for about 200 passengers aboard two planes forced to land unexpectedly at the town's airport.

Thunder Bay airport security screening area in for overhaul

Airline passengers travelling through CYQT will soon experience enhanced security screening that is meant to improve their travel experience during peak travel periods.

Ontario can help small airports by helping airlines: Rickford

The MPP for the Kenora-Rainy River riding says his government “has not ruled out” financial help for airlines that want to serve regional airports.

Report finds steep turn caused plane to stall, crash on Alberta-Saskatchewan boundary

TSB report into a small plane crash that killed two on Saskatchewan-Alberta boundary notes the aircraft made a steep turn, stalled out and crashed within seconds.

Disabled warning system, poor visibility led to N.W.T. plane crash: report

A report says poor weather and a plane's disabled warning system led it to crash near Yellowknife, prompting a dramatic military rescue during a blizzard.

Simpkins takes lead of CBAA

Harlan Simpkins becomes President and Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Business Aviation Association, succeeding Anthony Norejko.

RCAF wants more than 1,200 security personnel to protect new planes

The Royal Canadian Air Force wants to hire more than a thousand new security personnel over the next five years — just as it brings the F-35 into service.

Ontario woman facing charges following assault on airplane

A woman has been charged after police say an assault occurred on an airplane forcing the pilot to return to the Sioux Lookout Municipal Airport.

Air museum gifted $1.6M in will

A late Westman resident left $1.6 million in his will to Brandon’s Second World War air training museum.

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