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Airfares climb for first time in nearly two years amid soaring fuel costs

The war in Iran has triggered a reversal in the nearly two-year trend of annual decreases in airfares, with energy shocks from the conflict prompting a year-over-year rise in Canadian ticket prices last month.

'The people don't want it,' Ford says about decision to sell jet days after purchase

Taxpayers flooded Ontario Premier Doug Ford's cellphone over the weekend with complaints about the province's purchase of a $29-million jet to fly him around the province, he said Monday.

WestJet cuts flight capacity due to jet fuel costs, following Air Canada's lead

Calgary-based airline said it has reduced capacity by about one per cent in April, three per cent in May and nearly six per cent in June.

Lufthansa Technik Canada celebrates operational readiness with first completed engine event

Interim facility is fully operational with a total of eight bays, as preparations continue for the future permanent site at Calgary International.

Features

Boeing commits $36 million to aerospace manufacturing R&D in Winnipeg

Boeing made a $36 million commitment to advance composite aerospace manufacturing research and development projects at its Winnipeg facility.

Skyservice takes delivery of first Canadian-registered Gulfstream G500

Skyservice Business Aviation took delivery of the first Canadian-registered Gulfstream G500, following Transport Canada’s type certificate validation in February.

Liberals plan to suspend federal fuel excise tax until Labour Day

Federal Liberals say suspending some taxes on fuel is a "responsible" way to tame prices, while Conservatives accuse the government of taking half-measures.

Military hits 30-year recruitment high but still falls short on key trades

Canadian military just had a banner year for recruitment, but not enough for the defence minister to declare an end to what predecessor called a personnel “death spiral.”

Internal audit informed Liberals' defence procurement reforms, government says

A recent internal audit that outlined major problems in military procurement led to some of the changes to the system introduced under Prime Minister Mark Carney.

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Jet fuel supplies are lagging. What does that mean for airlines and travellers?

A looming jet fuel shortage in Europe and Asia sparked by the Iran war could further upend world travel within weeks if oil doesn't start flowing again soon.

Bombardier signs services deal valued at US$300 million with Vista

Bombardier signed a services agreement with private aviation company Vista valued at US$300 million over the next five years.

Ottawa announces 'incremental increase' in direct flights to China

Ottawa has announced an increase in the number of direct flights permitted to bring passengers and cargo to and from China.

Greenstone backs call for provincial airport funding program

Provincial airport capital assistance program is a good idea, says Jamie McPherson, mayor of Greenstone in Ontario, which operates two small airports.

Flight attendants renew call for unpaid work legislation

Eight months into Ottawa’s investigation into flight attendants’ allegations that they’re forced to do unpaid work, union is raising concerns it won’t result in any change.

WestJet, Petro-Canada announce loyalty program partnership

By linking accounts through both companies' offerings, members will be able to earn their preferred loyalty currency on fuel, car washes and convenience store purchases.

Airline adding bunk beds for economy travellers but bans snacks, smells and cuddling

Air New Zealand plans to offer a long-haul option that involves climbing into a triple-tier bunk bed wearing special socks.

Air Canada ordered to pay pilots who were denied religious COVID-19 vaccine exemption

An arbitrator has ordered Air Canada to grant back pay to seven pilots denied religious exemptions from the airline's mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy.

Police say 10 ‘unruly’ passengers arrested on Vancouver flight departing for Mexico

Officers were called to Vancouver International Airport for a report about the “unruly” passengers onboard a flight scheduled to depart.

Inflation jumps to 2.4% in March driven by Iran war oil shock, StatCan says

The annual rate of inflation accelerated to 2.4 per cent in March as the war in Iran sent fuel costs soaring, Statistics Canada said Monday.

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