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Canadian airlines suspend flights to Cuba amid aviation fuel shortage

Air Canada, WestJet and Air Transat said they were cancelling flights to Cuba, citing a shortage of aviation fuel as the Caribbean country faces a worsening energy crisis amid U.S. blockade of oil.

NDP wants Carney to kill U.S. fighter jet contract in favour of Swedish aircraft

The NDP says it wants Prime Minister Mark Carney to cancel contracts for U.S.-made F-35 fighter jets — including the 16 Canada has already committed to buying.

Union warns of public safety risks as Transport Canada cuts jobs

Federal union is warning of threats to public safety as employees at Transport Canada face job cuts, saying it is concerned about potential reductions to inspections and transportation of dangerous goods.

Flair Airlines names former Sunwing Airlines president Len Corrado as CEO

Flair Airlines has named former Sunwing Airlines president Len Corrado as its new chief executive officer, taking over the top job from Maciej Wilk, effective immediately.

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Families of plane crash victims ask US appeals court to revive a criminal case against Boeing

Thirty-one families that lost relatives in two fatal crashes of Boeing 737 Max jetliners asked a federal appeals court on Thursday to revive a criminal case against the aircraft manufacturer.

Transport minister will 'not interfere' with plane certification despite Trump threat

Steven MacKinnon says he will not interfere with the work of regulators after Donald Trump threatened to decertify Canadian-built planes unless the government greenlights Gulfstream jets.

Bombardier grows U.S. service business with Velocity Maintenance Solutions deal

Aircraft maker Bombardier Inc. has acquired Velocity Maintenance Solutions in a move that will expand its maintenance, repair and overhaul services in the United States.

Canada bolsters Arctic security and Inuit ties with new Nuuk consulate: Anand

Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand wrapped up a three-day trip to Greenland and Denmark on Saturday, promoting deepening economic and security ties between the three countries.

‘Strategic choice’: B.C. backs bid to host new defence bank in Vancouver

Province is supporting a private bid to host a new international bank to finance military projects by democratic nations, with Premier David Eby calling Vancouver the “strategic choice”.

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‘The answer is yes’: Mayor happy with air service feasibility study

Report examined whether Fort Frances, Dryden and Kenora passenger flights are feasible in the wake of 2024 decision by Bearskin Airlines to pull out.

Vancouver International set records for passengers and cargo in 2025

YVR saw more than 26.9 million travellers in 2025, a 2.7 per cent year-over-year increase.

More than 618,000 passengers pass through Yellowknife Airport in 2025

Yellowknife Airport experienced a two per cent increase in annual passenger traffic for 2025, when compared to the previous year.

Supreme Court to hear case about Air Canada's advertised pricing

The Supreme Court of Canada has agreed to hear arguments on a class-action lawsuit that alleged Air Canada charged passengers more than the advertised ticket price.

Maine plane crash victims worked for luxury travel startup

Six people killed in a plane crash were flying to France's Champagne region to scope out destinations for high-net-worth clients.

Valentine flower imports increase at Miami airport, despite tariffs

The real magic behind millions of romantic bouquets happens in a cargo warehouse at a South Florida airport.

US gave Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to reach agreement to end war

The U.S. has given Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to reach a deal to end the nearly four‑year war, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told reporters.

Labour groups call on Carney to adopt a 'true Team Canada approach' to trade war

Canadian labour leaders expressed frustration with Liberal transparency on how trade talks are advancing with Trump administration.

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