Air Canada Pilots Vote to Authorize Strike
Air Canada pilots have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike, raising the prospect of significant disruptions to air travel in Canada. The decision comes after months of negotiations between the…
Air France Flight AF349 Declares Emergency, Diverts to St. John’s
Air France flight AF349, a Boeing 777-200ER, departed from Montreal, Canada, bound for Paris, France, on July 30, 2024, at approximately 23:17 EDT. The flight, which had been airborne for…
International Travel Boom Boosts Air Canada’s Profit Outlook for 2024
Air Canada, on Friday, increased its core profit forecast for 2024, attributing it to the continued demand for international travel, but also cautioned about escalating labor expenses. The leading Canadian…
WestJet Inks A Deal Of Purchase and Leaseback 6 Boeing 737s
WestJet, the Calgary-based airline, has entered into a Purchase and Leaseback agreement with Genesis, the Dublin-based aircraft leasing company. The deal, announced on December 22, 2023, involves the acquisition of…
Volga-Dnepr Takes Canadian Government to Court Over An-124 Confiscation
A legal battle is brewing between the Canadian government and Russian cargo airline Volga-Dnepr Airlines, following the confiscation of one of its Antonov An-124 aircraft. This incident has sparked a…
Canada’s Leap in Maritime Surveillance: The Boeing P-8 Poseidon Deal
Canada is on the brink of a significant announcement that will bolster its maritime surveillance capabilities. The country is set to announce a multi-billion dollar sole-source contract for Boeing Co’s…
Canadian Military Helicopter Intercepted by Chinese Fighters in South China Sea
On November 5, 2023, a CH-148 Cyclone helicopter from the Canadian military was intercepted by Chinese fighters in the South China Sea on three separate occasions. The intercepting aircraft were…
Canada Gives An Aid Worth of C$33 Million To Ukraine Air Defenses
In a significant move to support Ukraine in its ongoing conflict with Russia, Canada has announced a contribution of C$33 million to a British-led partnership. This initiative is aimed at…
ROUTES | Porter Airlines launches new service between Toronto Pearson and St. John’s
Porter Airlines, a Canadian airline, announced that it will launch a new daily service between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and St. John’s International Airport (YYT) starting September 7, 2023.…
WestJet to shut down Sunwing Airlines
The WestJet group is planning to wind down low-cost carrier Sunwing Airlines and integrate it into its main business, according to a memo seen by Reuters. The move is part…