Canada cleared to acquire Boeing P-8 submarine hunters
The United States State Department has given its approval for a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government…
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Canadian Air Force Chinook helicopter crashes in Ontario, two missing
A Boeing CH-47F Chinook helicopter operated by the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) crashed in Ontario on June…
Canada to invest $264 million in sustainable aviation initiatives
The Canadian government has announced that it will invest CAD350 million ($264.8 million) in a national sustainable aviation…
WestJet shuts down and absorbs low-cost subsidiary Swoop
The Canadian airline WestJet announced the closure of its ultra-low-cost subsidiary, Swoop.The decision follows the ratification of the…
Canada seizes Russian Antonov An-124 at Toronto Airport
The Government of Canada has ordered the seizure of a Russian-registered cargo aircraft grounded at Toronto Pearson Airport,…
Air Canada to negotiate deal with pilots shortly after WestJet action
Air Canada will sit down with its pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), to…
Bombardier private jet proposed as Canada’s next Multi-Mission Aircraft
The Bombardier Global 6500 private jet could form the backbone of Canada’s new Multi-Mission and Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW)…
Lynx Air receives seventh Boeing 737 aircraft; features paw print livery
Canadian ultra low-cost carrier Lynx Air received a special aircraft delivery on May 2, 2023. The carrier’s newest…
Canada proposes more rights for passengers following travel disruptions
The Canadian government announced that it plans to amend its laws to ensure greater protection of passengers in…
$15M worth of gold and high value items stolen in Toronto Airport cargo heist
Where would you hide a cargo container that has CAD 20 million ($20 million) worth of gold and…
Does Toronto need a new airport? Canada launches a study to find out
Transport Canada (TC) and the country’s Minister of Transport, Omar Alghabra announced that the department will study the…
Air Canada to start Vancouver-Dubai flights while UAE and Canada strengthen ties
Air Canada has announced that starting October 28, 2023, it will launch direct flights from Vancouver International Airport…
Canada calls for more stringent health checks to limit in-flight cardiac arrests
Following an investigation into a general aviation (GA) crash in Alberta, Canada, The Transportation Safety Board of Canada…
Singapore Airlines to exit Canadian market, ceasing YVR flights in late 2023
Singapore Airlines will cease its direct flights to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) by October 2023, ending the carrier’s…
VIP aircraft: how do presidents, prime ministers and heads of state travel?
The ability to travel at short notice is an important part of a presidential or governmental work schedule.…
Canada will buy NASAMS air defense system for Ukraine
The Canadian government has announced it will buy a National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) from the United…
Canada to receive 88 F-35 Lightning II fighters in $14.2 billion deal
The Canadian government has finalized a purchase agreement with the US-based aerospace and defense manufacturer Lockheed Martin to…
Bombardier CEO airs ‘concern’ over Canada awarding defense contract to Boeing
Bombardier’s CEO Eric Martel voiced his concern about the possibility of Canada purchasing reconnaissance jets directly from American…