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The two provinces with the most to lose if Bombardier fails are stepping up pressure on the federal government to chip in financial aid for the company’s CSeries program. Ontario and Quebec both host major […]

Republic Airlines has apparently decided to adopt a single type fleet as part of its restructuring plan and that doesn’t seem to include the Bombardier CSeries. In its filing to the bankruptcy court, which it […]

The Canadian Business Aviation Association says it expects Transport Canada to extend an exemption for operators of small turbine aircraft from airline type safety and monitoring regulations. TC’s revamp of Section 604 of the CARS […]

The head of the Air Canada Pilots Association wants handheld lasers declared prohibited weapons in Canada. Capt. Ian Smith said public education and the already-stiff penalties available for enforcement are not working and the solution […]

The Air Line Pilots Association and Air Transat reached a tentative five-year contract deal Wednesday. The deal, which came after months of acrimonious negotiations, ended the threat of a strike, which could have happened as […]

The aircraft that will be the most direct competition to Bombardier’s Series was scheduled to roll out of a hangar in Sao Paulo, Brazil Thursday. Embraer will unveil the E-190-E2, the update of the twin-engine large […]

The Master Elected Council (MEC) of the Air Canada Pilots Association (ACPA) elected Captain Kevin Vaillant as chair for a three-year term, effective April 1. “I would like to thank the MEC for the confidence […]

Bombardier has its first marquee customer for the CSeries but the circumstances of the deal with Air Canada appears to have been about more than airplanes. The airline announced Wednesday that it will take at […]

While the Air Canada order was a much-needed boost for Bombardier, there is a general downturn in several transportation sectors, including big business jets, and the company is making cuts. About 7,000 jobs will be […]

Viking Aircraft announced a water-only version of its 400 Series Twin Otter at the Singapore Airshow this week. The current models are all interchangeable to wheels, skis or floats but the company said there’s a […]

Increasing demand for the refurbishment of high-end business jets has prompted yet another expansion of Flying Colours Corporation’s Peterborough facilities. The company is adding 6500 square feet to its cabinetry shop and will include downdraft […]

More taxpayer money seems guaranteed for troubled Bombardier with the announcement by the Quebec government that it will step up again if the federal government doesn’t. The feds announced this week that they are days […]

Blackshape Aircraft says its BS100 Prime is now certified in Canada. The Special-Limited certification allows the aircraft to be flown in day and night VFR with a maximum takeoff weight of 620 kg. According to […]

The first class of Canadian-trained CF-17 Chinook crew members has graduated from 450 Tactical Helicopter Squadron’s brand new training facility at Garrison Petawawa. The six pilots, two flight engineers and two loadmasters were recognized at a […]

The government of the Northwest Territories is replacing its ancient fleet of CL-215 water bombers with eight new Air Tractor 802 Fire Bosses worth $26 million. The CL-215s have been flying for more than 50 […]