Charter carrier Rise Air becomes first Canadian operator of ATR 72-600 turboprop
Rise Air, a charter airline mainly operating in Saskatchewan, has received its first ATR 72-600 aircraft, becoming the first customer for the new ATR…
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Saab says Gripen, GlobalEye production in Canada could support over 12,000 jobs
Swedish defense company Saab says it could support up to 12,600 jobs in Canada by localizing production of…
Canada places order for six Bombardier Global 6500s with military modifications
The Canadian government has placed a $400 million order with Bombardier for six Global 6500s with the first…
SAS and WestJet form new codeshare linking Canada and Scandinavia
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) and WestJet have formed a codeshare agreement, improving connections between their networks in Scandinavia and…
Bombardier Global 8000: fastest civil aircraft since Concorde enters service
After over a decade of development and testing, the first owner of the Bombardier Global 8000 has received…
Data shows F-35 was clear winner over Gripen in Canada’s fighter evaluation
Newly released internal data obtained by Radio-Canada shows that the Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II was the overwhelming…
Air Transat COO on the carrier’s transformation into a network carrier
Air Transat is one of the most compelling transformation stories among American carriers in recent years. Once a…
Canada repeals 10% luxury tax on aircraft
The Canadian government has repealed its controversial 10% luxury tax on aircraft and boats, a measure that industry groups say…
Air Canada launches new Disney ‘Zootopia 2’ livery on its Airbus A220: pictures
Air Canada has unveiled a new Disney ‘Zootopia 2’-themed livery on its Airbus A220 aircraft, which will operate…
Saab and Bombardier consider Gripen E assembly in Canada to support Ukraine deal
Sweden’s Saab is considering Canada as a potential assembly site for its Gripen E fighter jets as it…
Toronto Island sees Air Canada’s largest growth in 35 years with new US routes
Air Canada will launch new routes to four major US cities from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ),…
Canada delays F-35 decision as Ottawa weighs Gripen option and industrial return
Canada’s long-delayed F-35A fighter jet program is facing renewed uncertainty as Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government weighs whether…
Air Canada forecasts CA$375M Q3 loss from CUPE strike, warns of full-year impact
Air Canada has estimated that a three-day strike by flight attendants in August 2025 will cost the carrier…
Air Canada unveils full cabin redesign plans for 25 regional Dash 8-400s
Air Canada has unveiled plans for a full cabin redesign and new seats onboard 25 De Havilland Dash…
US warns Canada of ‘serious consequences’ if F-35 deal collapses
Canada’s ongoing review of its planned F-35 purchase is expected to wrap up by the end of September…
Boeing, WestJet ink record deal for 67 jets, doubling Dreamliner fleet
Boeing and WestJet have announced the Canadian carrier’s largest-ever aircraft order, securing 67 new jets as part of…
Canada, Sweden deepen aerospace ties with Arctic security in focus
Canada and Sweden have pledged to deepen cooperation across aerospace, defense, and advanced technologies. The joint announcement was…
Air Canada flight attendants fail to return to work despite government order
Air Canada said striking flight attendants failed to return to work following industrial action, despite an order by…