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"Canada’s biggest airlines are opposing a court challenge to rules that block travellers from sharing the outcome of complaints, arguing sensitive information could undermine commercial interests and create privacy risks for passengers and employees."

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News

Southwest introduces assigned seats

Southwest Airlines, starting today, ended the open-seating system that distinguished it from other airlines for more than a half‑century as customers can pay more to get preferred seating.

Bombardier Global 8000 earns EASA certification

Bombardier’s Global 8000 received certification from EASA, which follows Transport Canada certification in November 2025 and FAA certification in December 2025.

Snowstorm wreaks havoc on air travel plans, as recovery begins

Canadian airlines cancelled flights by the hundreds following a record-breaking snowstorm that walloped southern Ontario and Quebec on Sunday, but air travel is already showing signs of recovery.

Six people died when a business jet trying to take off in Maine crashed in a snowstorm

Six people died Sunday night when a Bombardier Challenger 600 crashed during takeoff as a snowstorm moved in at Bangor International Airport.

Features

Canadian airlines push back against court challenge on passenger complaints

Air Canada, WestJet, Air Transat, Jazz Aviation and NACC file to intervene in rulings over customer complaints being open to public.

Porter closing crew bases, flights to remain unaffected

Porter Airlines plans to close its cabin crew bases in Halifax, N.S., and Thunder Bay, Ont., by May 7, 2026.

Ryanair CEO dismisses Elon Musk's idea of buying the airline as verbal feud escalates

Michael O'Leary dismissed Elon Musk's idea of buying Ryanair after war of words erupted over installing Starlink on aircraft.

What’s Really Behind the Pilot Shortage in Canada?

Industry experts say the demand for business and passenger flights is outpacing the number of new pilots entering the field worldwide.

Trump backs down on Greenland and cancels tariff threat after NATO agrees to future Arctic deal

U.S. President scrapped the tariffs he threatened to impose on eight European nations to press for U.S. control over Greenland.

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Canadian man posed as a pilot and flight attendant to get hundreds of free flights, authorities say

Former flight attendant fooled three U.S. carriers into giving him hundreds of free tickets over four years, authorities say.

Air Canada and flight attendants begin arbitration process to settle wages

Air Canada and its flight attendants began arbitration process to settle wages under deal reached last year.

Horizon Aircraft unveils key advances for full-scale Cavorite X7

Techical updates for full-scale Cavorite X7 VTOL aircraft part of a collaboration with mobility designer Andrea Mocellin.

NTSB hearing underway to highlight what led to a deadly midair collision near Washington, DC

A public hearing opened Tuesday to make clear what factors played the biggest role in a midair collision that killed 67 people.

More than 11,400 flights canceled Sunday as massive winter storm sweeps across US

Cirium said, that as of Sunday morning, storm is the highest experienced flight cancellation event in the United States since the pandemic.

Canadian veterans outraged by Trump’s NATO comments:

A Canadian veteran reacts to U.S. President's recent remarks about the contribution of NATO soldiers in Afghanistan.

Chinese envoy says PM's claim that Beijing agreed to visa-free entry not yet official

China's ambassador says Mark Carney's claim that Beijing is about to lift its visa requirement for Canadians is not yet official.

Myanmar uses 'ghost ships' to import aviation fuel for deadly air attacks, Amnesty says

Military-ruled Myanmar using evasive routes and dodgy ships to disguise sources of aviation fuel it uses for air attacks.

Summit Helicopters acquires Blackcomb Helicopters

Summit Helicopters, a member of The Ledcor Group of Companies, adds seven helicopters and bases in Whistler and Squamish, B.C.

France orders Airbus VSR700 uncrewed aerial system

Airbus Helicopters and Naval Group awarded contract for the production of six VSR700 aircraft targeting operations in 2028.

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