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"The Canadian Transportation Agency is facing a backlog of more than 97,000 cases involving air passenger complaints, as Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon says “the system is broken” and aims to introduce new fines and outsource case resolution."

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Feds to hike max fine for airlines abusing passenger protection regulations to $1M

Ottawa plans to quadruple to $1 million the maximum fine for airlines that repeatedly violate passengers' rights, as Transport Minister said current system isn't working.

Ontario won't pave park for island airport expansion, Premier Doug Ford says

Doug Ford says that while his government could appropriate one third of a waterfront park for the expansion of Toronto's island airport, it will remain as a park.

Spirit Airlines shuts down as company says it can't keep up with higher oil prices

Spirit Airlines, an impish upstart that shook the industry with its irreverent ads and deep discount fares, announced Saturday that it has gone out of business after 34 years.

A United jet narrowly avoided catastrophe when it struck a truck near Newark airport during landing

United Airlines jet came dangerously close to disaster Sunday when it hit a semitrailer truck and light pole on the Turnpike as it came in to land at Newark Liberty.

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'More than just a building — it’s an opportunity': First Nations Technical Institute welcomes new aviation funding

Students at First Nations Technical Institute in Tyendinaga say a new provincial investment in their aviation program will finally close a gap they’ve been working through for years.

Oshawa Airport open doors

Total Aviation & Airport Solutions, which operates Oshawa Executive Airport, led an open doors event for the public to have a behind the scenes look at YOO and at a range of aircraft.

Air Canada takes delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR

Air Canada on April 24 took delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR, featuring the new Glowing Hearted cabin and flying efficiencies for longer routes on the single-aisle aircraft.

Bombardier shares jump amid higher free cash flow and first-quarter profit

Bombardier Inc. shares jumped as the company raised its guidance for free cash flow for the year and continues to see defence spending in Canada as a tailwind.

Top 10 pilot tools

Pilot and journalist Phil Lightstone takes a look at new pilot gear and services for safety, style and comfort in the spring flying season.

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Ottawa plans to outsource air passenger complaints process amid record backlog

The federal government aims to outsource the air passenger complaints process to a third party in a bid to clear the massive backlog at the country's transport regulator.

One arrested at Vancouver airport after climbing fence and accessing aircraft

Vancouver Airport Authority says a person has been taken into custody after climbing a fence and gaining access to the airport's secure area near the terminal.

NOTL makes $125K bet on airport bus service connecting Niagara to Pearson

With a new bus service linking Niagara District Airport to Toronto Pearson coming this June, Niagara-on-the-Lake has agreed to back it with up to $125,000 if the service falls short.

Moosomin airport receives grant for automated weather observing system

The Moosomin Airport in Saskatchewan was selected to receive a provincial Community Airport Partnership grant of up to $136,500 for an Automated Weather Observing System.

Air Canada suspends 2026 full-year guidance amid uncertain jet fuel costs

Air Canada suspended its guidance for the year as jet fuel prices remain volatile and the outlook for those costs in the latter half of the year remained uncertain.

$11M needed for St. Stephen airport upgrades: consultant

A consulting firm presented to St. Stephen Council that operating the Giddens Memorial Airport as status quo is no longer a viable scenario.

Transponders to be installed on New York area airport ground vehicles following deadly collision

Transponders that might have helped pinpoint the location of a fire truck that collided with a landing Air Canada jet will soon be installed on ground vehicles at three major airports.

Statistics Canada says real GDP rose 0.2 per cent in February

Statistics Canada says the economy was growing for a fourth straight month in February, though there were signs momentum was fading toward the end of the first quarter.

Baby on board: Paramedics help passenger give birth just before Delta flight lands

Please fasten your seat belt, make sure your tray table is in an upright and locked position, and prepare for delivery.

'I thought I was dead': Sole survivor recalls 1966 plane crash near Hope Slide site

On April 23, 1966, Bob Reid’s life changed forever. It started off like any other day for the now retired Royal Canadian Air Force member.

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