Latest News Releases
- Ready for Takeoff: National Airlines Council of Canada releases landmark report revealing the economic potential of making air travel more affordable
- Cargojet Announces Fourth Quarter Financial Results
- YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport: Travel Tips for Spring Break
- NAV CANADA reports January 2026 traffic figure
- Jazz marks 15 years as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers
- Air Canada Recognized as One of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for 2026; the Eighth Time in Ten Years
- WestJet commends the National Airlines Council of Canada and Oxera on their economic case for reducing aviation costs in Canada
- Nanaimo Airport Reaches Major Milestone with Lower Landing Minimums on Runway 16
- Statement – Minister MacKinnon marks National Aviation Day
- Charlottetown Airport Authority Partners with #NotInMyCity to Raise Awareness about Human Trafficking
- Statement – Minister MacKinnon marks International Day Commemorating Air Crash Victims and their Families
- Porter Airlines adding Austin and Chicago-O’Hare to North American network
- Air Transat Launches New Sun Destinations from Several Canadian Cities
- Air Canada Expands Travel Options to Türkiye Through New Partnership with Pegasus Airlines
- Airbus Granted Transport Canada Type Certification for the H175
- WestJet and Virgin Atlantic expand loyalty benefits, unlocking more rewards and connectivity for travellers
- Expedia 2026 Air Hacks: Thursday Takes Off as the Cheapest Day to Depart for Canadians
- Air Canada Expands its Mexico Presence with New Montréal-Guadalajara Route and 18% More Capacity this Summer to Sought After Destinations, Supporting Canada’s Trade Diversification
- Chorus Aviation Reports Fourth Quarter and Year-end 2025 Financial Results
- Chorus Aviation Announces Agreement to Acquire Kadex Aero Supply
- Air Canada Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results
- Bombardier Exceeds All 2025 Guidance Metrics, Successfully Completes its Turnaround Plan, and Sets 2026 Guidance for Strong Year Ahead
- A New Era in Long-Haul: Air Canada to Acquire Airbus A350-1000 Widebody Aircraft to Support International Network Growth
- Porter Earns Global Industry Standard for Operational Safety
- Black History Month: Air Canada Celebrates Black Youth Journeys – Past, Present, and Future
- Bombardier Announces Major Challenger 3500 Order From Longtime Customer Vista
- Flair Airlines announces new CEO
- SkyAlyne signs multi-year contract with WAMBDI Technologies for corporate IM/IT services
- Air Transat Suspends its Flights to Cuba Until April 30, 2026
- Flair Starts 2026 with Standout Operational Performance
- WestJet Update: Travel to Cuba
- World’s First Boeing 737-800 Combi Conversion by KF Aerospace
- Air Transat Cuba Update
- Air Canada Suspending Cuba Service in Response to Aviation Fuel Shortage
- Air Canada Foundation Launches Big Dreams Grant Program Supporting the Health and Well-Being of Children and Youth Through Active Recreation and Sports, Inspired by the Spirit of Team Canada
- Bombardier Acquires Velocity Maintenance Solutions and Expands its Top-Ranked Service Network
- Domestic departures await! WestJet announces four new flights and enhanced east-west connectivity for summer 2026
- Air Transat Takes Off for Rio de Janeiro: First Non-Stop Flights from Toronto and Montreal
- YYC Calgary International Airport welcomed 19.4 million passengers in 2025
- Canadian Transportation Agency Launch of New Air Passenger Protection Website
- WestJet Group Announces Appointment of Marek Andryszak as President, Sunwing Vacations Group
- De Havilland Canada Delivers OEM Refurbished Dash 8-400 to TrueNoord
- Porter Airlines expands Montreal network with new service to Nassau
- International Travel Drives Increased Trafficat Halifax Stanfield
- New Data by Courtready Finds Air Travel Complaints Take Nearly Three Years to Resolve
- YVR breaks all-time cargo and passenger records in 2025
- Porter Airline Launches Its First Transborder Flight From West Coast
- Porter Airlines Celebrates More Sun From Ottawa With Service to Miami and Phoenix
- Airmedic Achieves EURAMI Accreditation – An International Recognition of Excellence in Air Medical Transport
- Unifor urges Ottawa to defend Canada’s aerospace industry against Trump’s threats
Latest Web News
Flair customer ‘not clear at all’ on when he’ll be able to fly home from Mexico 24 Feb
Porter becomes latest Canadian airline to restart service to Mexico 24 Feb
Airlines to resume operations to Mexico’s Puerto Vallarta from Tuesday 23 Feb
Mexico flight cancellations the latest hurdle for Canadian travel this season 23 Feb
What Is The Busiest Airport In Canada? 23 Feb
Here’s Why Canada Is Moving Forward With Its Order For F-35 Fighter Jets 23 Feb
Canadian airline pilots urge Transport Ministers to strengthen aviation safety 23 Feb
Vancouver airport ties Nexus outage to U.S. partial government shutdown 23 Feb
WestJet Swaps Boeing 737 MAX Orders For More 787 Dreamliners 23 Feb
Why The Airbus A350‑1000 Is Perfect For Air Canada’s Long Haul Operations 22 Feb
Violence in Mexico disrupts airlines as WestJet diverts 7 flights enroute to Puerto Vallarta 22 Feb
Creditor plans to push for court-supervised sale process of Stephenville airport 21 Feb
Porter flight from Edmonton loses traction, slides off taxiway at Hamilton airport 21 Feb
Check out the Charlottetown Airport’s newly renovated terminal (video) 20 Feb
Transport Canada certifies Gulfstream G500 and G600 jets 20 Feb
B.C. Court Pauses $4.5 Million WestJet Settlement Affecting 3,500 Flight Attendants 20 Feb
The Other Side Of The Coin: Examining The ‘Big Three’ US Airlines’ Canada-Bound Routes 20 Feb
Air Canada Taps Pegasus To Bypass Turkish Airlines’ Hub Dominance 20 Feb
Transport Canada clears H175 for Canadian operations 19 Feb
Where Will Air Canada Fly Its Brand-New Airbus A350-1000s? 19 Feb
Westjet’s big squeeze and other business blunders (audio) 19 Feb
Could Canada Choose Sweden’s Gripen Fighter Jet Over The F-35? 18 Feb
Several flights cancelled in advance of Toronto snowstorm 18 Feb
Saskatchewan Aviation Museum breathing new life into vintage airplane 18 Feb
Porter Airlines launching flights from Ottawa to this Newfoundland destination in June 18 Feb
Arbitrator settles flight attendant wages at Air Canada 18 Feb
Canada’s Carriers Are Ghosting The US For A New Preferred Neighbor 17 Feb
Government couldn’t always justify keeping people on no-fly list: watchdog 17 Feb
Alberta spending $400M for new water bombers amid growing wildfire risk, demand for aircraft 17 Feb
Transport Canada documents raise concerns over forever chemicals as far back as 1984 17 Feb
UAE Airlines Unleash Massive 2026 Expansion with New Europe and Canada Routes 17 Feb
The Real Reason Why Pilots Spool Up Jet Engines Before Taking Off 17 Feb
Air Canada Vs. WestJet Vs. Porter: Which Carrier Has The Most Leg Room? 17 Feb
One year later: Delta plane crash-lands at Toronto Pearson airport 17 Feb
Porter Airlines Sets New Safety Standard With IOSA Certification For Tourism Growth 16 Feb
Mountain View County calls for aviation strategy that includes small airports 16 Feb
Air Canada Cancels Seasonal Flights Between Montreal & Seattle 2 Months Before Resumption 16 Feb
Why Might Canada’s F-35 Order Have The US Worried? 16 Feb
Why popular resort destinations are likely to increase their prices 15 Feb
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