Latest News Releases
- Air Canada Elevates In-Flight Rest and Comfort with New Bedding and Amenities
- WestJet Cabin Crew Overwhelmingly Vote Yes to Strike Action
- Better in Both Worlds: Air Canada’s Aeroplan and World of Hyatt Join Forces, Bringing Members More Ways to Earn and Redeem
- Air Canada Launches Fast, Frequent City Shuttle Between Downtown Montréal and Montréal-Trudeau Airport
- Air Canada Reaches New Tentative Agreement with the IAMAW Representing Technical Operations, Maintenance and Operational Support Employees
- NAV CANADA announces fiscal 2026 third quarter financial results
- WestJet leads North America in on-time performance for the second month in a row
- Congratulations to the recipients of the RCAF Foundation SkyAlyne scholarships
- Air Canada Foundation’s 14th Annual Golf Tournament Raises Record Breaking $1.5 Million, Celebrates Lifetime Impact Surpassing $20 Million
- Bombardier to Showcase World-Leading Defense Solutions at Farnborough International Airshow and Present First-ever Global 8000 Aircraft Aerial Display
- WestJet Flight Attendants Open Historic Strike Vote
- Air Canada Announces Appointment of Anko Van der Werff as President and Chief Executive Officer
- The Government of Canada announces expanded air transport agreement between Canada and Mongolia
- Government of Canada invests in key infrastructure at the Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport
- Aeroplan and Club Avolta Forge Loyalty Program Partnership in North America
- Two continents, one sky: NAV CANADA becomes the first ANSP beyond Europe to join the SESAR Joint Undertaking
- Asiana Airlines to Exit Star Alliance
- Air Canada kicks off summer travels by celebrating the very best of Canada
- NAV CANADA reports May 2026 traffic figure
- Canadian Airports Celebrate Third Annual Airport Workers Day with National Awards Recognizing Excellence Across Canada’s Aviation Workforce
- Airport Workers Day Takes Flight at YMM
- CUPE 8125 Calls on Federal Government to Respect Collective Bargaining Rights at WestJet
- Transport Canada invests in critical infrastructure project to strengthen Yellowknife Airport
- WestJet leads North America for on-time performance in May
- Skyservice Expands Bombardier Authorized Service Facility Network with Vancouver Addition
- From runway to home run: WestJet unveils Toronto Blue Jays co-branded aircraft
- Bombardier Delivers First Global 8000 in Asia, Marking a Key Milestone for Ultra-Long-Range Aviation in the Region
- Air Canada Welcomes Ratification of Two New Contracts with its Finance and Clerical Employees
- Porter Airlines Launches New Nonstop Service Between Ottawa and Hamilton
- Air Transat Launches Exclusive Non-Stop Service Between Toronto and Tirana, Albania
- Flair Pilot Leadership Reaches a Tentative Agreement with Company
- Now Boarding to Brussels:Air Canada Expands Halifax’s Global ReachNew non-stop summer service connects Atlantic Canadians to Belgium and beyond
- YYC to welcome 6.1M travelers for another record-breaking summer
- SkyAlyne celebrates delivery of first CT-153 Juno (Airbus H153) helicopter for FAcT program
- Now boarding: A taste of Calgary! WestJet taps local craft brewery, Tool Shed as exclusive onboard beer provider
- Air Canada Opens First Premium Lounge Experience at Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport
- Bombardier Delivers First Global 8000 in Africa to Nigeria-based BUA Group
- BTG Critical Infrastructure Co-Invest LP I Acquires Stephenville International Airport, Establishing Strategic Atlantic Canadian Infrastructure Platform
- Porter Inaugurates Service at New Montreal Metropolitan Airport (MET)
- MET – Montreal Metropolitan Airport and YHU Terminal Welcome Their First Passengers
- Air Canada and the IAMAW Reach Tentative Agreement on New Contract
- Air Canada Welcomes New Collective Agreement Ratified by its Customer Service Employees
- Niagara District Airport partners with St. Catharines Museum to unveilhistorical exhibition in terminal
- Porter Further Expands Sun Network With Turks and Caicos Flights
- Porter Takes off With New Service Between Ottawa and Deer Lake
- Transat A.T. Inc. Reports Results for the Second Quarter of Fiscal 2026
- Sunwing Vacations unveils its Winter 2026-2027 schedule alongside Early Booking Bonus and Early Winter Sale
- YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport: Travel Advice for the Summer Season
- Air Canada’s Glowing Hearted Era Begins as First Airbus A321XLR Commercial Flight Takes Off
- YMM Rocking Chair Collaboration Showcases Student Creativity and Regional Pride
Latest Web News
Snowbirds touch down at North Saanich museum ahead of Victoria flying show 17 July 2026
WestJet and Delta, Porter and AA expand codeshare route networks: report 16 July 2026
Small private plane crashes at Montreal Metropolitan Airport 16 July 2026
Video shows rescue of lone survivor from deadly B.C. helicopter crash 16 July 2026
All A220s Grounded By Pratt & Whitney Issues Will Fly Again By Year’s End, Airbus Says 16 July 2026
Did You Know About Ryanair’s Bombardier Challenger 3500 Fleet? (video) 16 July 2026
Penticton airport reopens after suspicious bag incident 15 July 2026
A Look At The Salaries Of Royal Canadian Air Force Fighter Jet Pilots In 2026 15 July 2026
Frontier Airlines Reportedly Loses Canada Player’s Luggage 15 July 2026
WestJet flight attendants vote in favour of strike mandate 15 July 2026
American Airlines marks 85 years of service in Canada 15 July 2026
WestJet suspends YYC-GDL for winter 2026-2027: report 15 July 2026
2 dead in helicopter crash in remote area of B.C. coast 14 July 2026
Runways reach 55 C at Pearson airport as Toronto swelters under heat wave (video) 14 July 2026
WestJet flight attendants hold information pickets as strike vote takes place 14 July 2026
Pilots at Flair Airlines ratify 3-year contract 14 July 2026
Porter Airlines pulls Sudbury to Ottawa route (audio) 14 July 2026
Sooke pilot dies in helicopter crash while battling Colorado wildfire 14 July 2026
Winnipeg families jet off to aviation museum for ‘Airport Extravaganza’ 14 July 2026
Why The US Is Worried About Canada & Europe’s Aircraft Manufacturing Talks 14 July 2026
Trio of stranded Skagit River rafters bushwhacked their way to helicopter rescue 13 July 2026
B.C. helicopter pilot killed in Colorado wildfire crash 13 July 2026
New plan released for potential Brantford airport boundary adjustment 13 July 2026
Canada Has Quietly Funded 14 More F-35s While Publicly Debating Whether To Cancel The Order 12 July 2026
7-Hour Flights: Air Canada’s 10 Longest Nonstop Airbus A220 Routes Revealed 12 July 2026
Canadian Forces Snowbirds perform final hometown show before extended pause 11 July 2026
Air Canada Rouge Launches 5 New Nonstop 737 MAX Routes To Europe 11 July 2026
The 5 Regional Aircraft Manufacturers Still Competing For Airline Orders Under 100 Seats 11 July 2026
United Airlines’ New Union Leader Helped Change Canada DUI Policy for Flight Attendants 11 July 2026
SPSA grounds 3 wildfire-fighting aircraft identified as same models in fatal N.W.T. crash 10 July 2026
Porter Airlines pulling out of Sudbury, Ont. 10 July 2026
Residents, pilots face off over noise concerns at community airport on Vancouver Island (video) 10 July 2026
City staff warn Billy Bishop runway plan could affect water quality (video) 10 July 2026
Possible measles exposure on at Pearson airport and on 2 flights this week: public health agency 10 July 2026
Pearson Airport warns AI articles are sharing ‘inaccurate’ information about its operations 10 July 2026
Buffalo Airways pays tribute to pilot who died in Fort Simpson crash 10 July 2026
Snowbirds’ Tutor jets set for final hometown show in Moose Jaw 10 July 2026
Ouch: Air Canada Inspecting Damage On Boeing 737 MAX 8 That Veered Off Runway In Montréal 10 July 2026
Detour set to begin at Region of Waterloo International Airport 10 July 2026
Court strikes down confidentiality clause for air travel complaints process 9 July 2026
Passenger recalls moment flight veered off Montreal runway (video) 9 July 2026
Air Canada flight veers off runway after landing at Montreal airport (video) 9 July 2026
How Airbus Is Quietly Turning The A220 Into A Widebody-Comfort Jet For 8-Hour Transatlantic Routes 9 July 2026
Canadian Forces airlift cruise ship passenger from vessel off B.C. coast (video) 8 July 2026
7-Hour Flights: JetBlue’s Longest Nonstop Airbus A220 Routes Revealed 8 July 2026
What Is The Busiest Airport In Canada? 8 July 2026
Strike mandate vote for WestJet flight attendants gets underway 8 July 2026
Harbour Air lands in Campbell River 7 July 2026
Would you fly in an electric plane? Now you can at Waterloo region’s airport (video) 7 July 2026
Helicopter company fined by B.C. ministry after illegal dumping of fuel following glacier crash 7 July 2026
NATO bets on Saab, giving Canada’s GlobalEye gamble a major boost 7 July 2026
Great Lakes Helicopter expanding operations with new hangar 7 July 2026
What Flight Attendants Do The Second The Boarding Door Closes That Passengers Never See 6 July 2026
Brampton memorial marks 56 years since deadly Air Canada flight 621 crash (video) 5 July 2026
The New Airbus A220 Coming In 2027 5 July 2026
WestJet Now Has 20 Boeing 737 MAX Europe Routes: Are The Nonstop Flights Worth It? 5 July 2026
Why The Boeing 737-200’s Gravel Kit Let It Land On Dirt & Will Never Be Built Into A Modern Jet 5 July 2026
Air Canada Goes Big: USA Widebody Flights Surge 35% This Summer 4 July 2026
Canada’s first new military tanker takes flight in milestone for $3.6B fleet renewal 4 July 2026
Air Canada Launches New Flights to Techno Capital of the World with A321XLR 4 July 2026
Behind The Scenes: Inside The Test Airbus A220-300 3 July 2026
Air Canada’s Massive 440-Seat Boeing 777: See All 8 Routes Now 3 July 2026
Airlines blame demand for decision not to drop plane ticket prices as fuel costs fall 3 July 2026
Air Canada Cancels 8 US Routes: See Full List Of Affected Flights Now 3 July 2026
Airline employees allegedly assaulted 2 July 2026
Watch: Aircraft fight a wildfire near Fort Simpson, N.W.T. (video) 2 July 2026
Quebec cuts ties with Air Liaison airline over ‘false declarations’ for subsidized flights 2 July 2026
Ottawa gives $2M to replace emergency vehicle at Whitehorse airport 2 July 2026
Flight Alerts: 24 Exciting New Nonstop Routes Launching This Week 1 July 2026
Only 54 Minutes: Air Canada Launches New Ultra-Short Airbus A321XLR Flights 30 June 2026
More fuel surcharge cuts but experts expect global airfares to stay high 29 June 2026
CBSA updates connection process for international travellers 29 June 2026
Flair Adds Nonstop Montréal–Punta Cana Flights for Winter 2026 29 June 2026
Revisions being considered in Brantford airport deal 29 June 2026
Air Canada Expands Airbus A321XLR Network for Winter 2026/27 Season 28 June 2026
The US Data Link Canada Can’t Have That Could Cripple Its Saab GlobalEye & F-35 Fleet 28 June 2026
Here’s Why Canada Is Moving Forward With Its Order For F-35 Fighter Jets 28 June 2026
Air Canada Will Deploy Its New Airbus A321XLR On 3 Routes To The US 28 June 2026
New partnership aims to grow Central Alberta aviation workforce 27 June 2026
Canada puts $800M Griffon helicopter upgrade on hold over technical ‘complexity’ 27 June 2026
Aircraft safety in the spotlight after 2 people injured by drone at Ponoka Stampede 27 June 2026
New free shuttle drives passengers between Niagara and Pearson airports 26 June 2026
Aviation expert on tragic crash near Fort Simpson (audio) 26 June 2026
Air Canada Vs. WestJet Vs. Porter: Which Carrier Has The Most Leg Room? 26 June 2026
Plane makes emergency landing on Manitoba highway 26 June 2026
Toronto’s New Nonstop Flights: 10 Long-Haul Routes Launching Summer 2026 26 June 2026
Up Front: Airbus Studies Lie-Flat Seats For The A220 To Win New Buyers 25 June 2026
Air Canada Express Flight Diverts To Boston After Pilot Seizure 25 June 2026
Air Canada Launches 1st Airbus A321XLR Flights On New 9-Hour Route Next Week 25 June 2026
They flew over the Atlantic to see Scotland play in the World Cup (video) 24 June 2026
Halifax-bound Air Canada flight diverted to Boston after captain experiences medical issue 24 June 2026
WestJet Ends 20 US Routes: See All Major Flight Changes Now 24 June 2026
Why a 25% discount on airfare cost a Montreal couple more — thanks to dynamic pricing 24 June 2026
Southern Alberta cities, province try to tempt air carriers as WestJet ends service 24 June 2026
Northern Ontario air carriers, First Nation leaders call for upgrades at remote airports 24 June 2026
Flight Alerts: 21 Exciting New Nonstop Routes Launching This Week 24 June 2026
WestJet Hits A Home Run With Stunning New Aircraft Livery 24 June 2026
Air Canada Pilot Charged With Fraud, Accused Of Flying 17 Years Without A Proper License (video) 24 June 2026
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