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Péladeau fails to seize control of Transat board

Transat A.T. Inc. shareholders rejected media magnate Pierre Karl Péladeau's bid to seize effective control of the company's board last week, opting instead to stay the course.

Airfares starting to rise as Iran war pushes jet fuel prices higher

Airlines across the globe have started to hike fares and fuel surcharges in response to surging oil prices sparked by the war in Iran, and Canada is no exception.

Storms cancel more US flights as TSA remains under pressure from partial government shutdown

Thousands of flights across the U.S. were canceled or delayed Monday as storms swept across the eastern half of the country amid the partial government shutdown affecting airport security.

Canada can 'manage' Trump's call for help without being drawn into Iran war: minister

Canada can successfully navigate President Donald Trump's call for NATO allies to secure the Strait of Hormuz without getting drawn into the war, Defence Minister David McGuinty said Monday.

Features

Ontario to take control of Toronto’s stake in city airport lands

The province of Ontario will take control of Toronto's stake in Billy Bishop, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said, noting the potential to allow some types of jets to fly out of the island airport.

Canadians turning to March break alternatives amid tensions in Cuba, Mexico

Many Canadian travellers have opted for alternative March break destinations this year, travel agents say, as unrest and violence disrupt tourism in some traditionally popular destinations.

Deloraine-Winchester rallying support for runway upgrades at regional airport

Residents and businesses across southwest Manitoba are being invited to help support upgrades to the Deloraine-Winchester Airport runway at a community celebration later this month.

Jet fuel prices are rising. That could make summer flights more expensive

Jet fuel prices are rising as the war in the Middle East disrupts global oil supplies, putting cost pressure on airlines as the busy summer travel season approaches.

TSB finds maintenance, pilot inexperience played role in fatal B.C. plane crash

Investigators say improper maintenance and the pilot’s lack of emergency procedural training may have contributed to a fatal plane crash at a Vancouver Island airport in 2024.

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United Arab Emirates briefly closes airspace as Israel strikes Lebanon and Tehran

Explosions sounded over Dubai early Tuesday as United Arab Emirates’ military worked to intercept incoming Iranian fire that caused the country to briefly close its airspace.

CEOs of top airlines demand US Congress restore funding to Homeland Security and pay airport workers

The CEOs of the nation's top airline companies, including American, Delta, Southwest and JetBlue, are imploring Congress to restore funding.

Ottawa puts $200M into space launch pad in Nova Scotia

The federal government is putting $200 million toward a Canadian-owned launch pad to send satellites into orbit.

Annual inflation cools to 1.8% in February, StatCan says

Statistics Canada says the annual rate of inflation dipped below two per cent in February as the end of last year’s federal “tax holiday” helped take some steam out of price comparisons.

Iran targets busiest international airport as top UN body demands halt to attacks on Gulf neighbors

Iran targeted the world’s busiest international airport last Wednesday and attacked commercial ships as U.S. and Israeli strikes rocked Tehran.

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