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Missing plane found in northern Ontario with two occupants dead: JRCC

Commercial Cessna 208 that went missing has been found in Northern Ontario with both occupants dead.

Man accused of trying to open door, attacking crew

Federal prosecutors allege man tried to stab flight attendant in the neck with broken metal spoon.

Jet 'trim issues' may have led to deadly turbulence

Business jet may have experienced problems with stability before hitting turbulence causing death of a passenger.

Air travellers face higher airport fees following pandemic disruptions

Canadian airports have added around $3.2 billion in combined debt, DBRS Morningstar said in analysis note.

Ottawa on hook for software glitch that caused deadly military helicopter crash

Software problem caused deadly Canadian military helicopter crash off the coast of Greece in 2020.

Florida flight returns to Cuba after birds cause engine fire

Flight turned back after bird strike causes engine fire filling cabin with smoke.

Last Boeing 747 jet inspired worker to buy jackpot ticket

Woman who won fifth-largest jackpot in Powerball history is a longtime Boeing worker.

 
 
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Flair CEO says bigger rivals 'want us out' as airline scrambles after plane seizures

The head of Flair Airlines says weekend seizure of some of airline's planes may have been instigated by another carrier in an attempt to disrupt operations. » 
 
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Ottawa greenlights WestJet's takeover of Sunwing

Federal government gives the thumbs-up to WestJet Airlines' takeover of Sunwing Airlines and Sunwing Vacations in major consolidation of Canadian aviation market. » 
 
 
 
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Canadian rover helping in global search for frozen water on dark side of the moon

Country's first moon rover is set to put Canadian Space Agency at the forefront of space exploration. » 

BoC expected to hold interest rate next week, one year after aggressive cycle began

Economists expect central bank will stick to its plan of holding its key interest rate steady. » 

Close call, turbulent flight add to safety concerns

Federal officials investigating a string of safety issues on taxed aviation industry. » 

No bail for Pennsylvania man with explosives in suitcase

Pennsylvania man admits to packing explosive materials, fuses and a lighter in a suitcase he checked. » 

Spirit flight diverted after battery fire

Battery from a passenger's item caught fire in an overhead bin. » 

Industry urges Ottawa to expand trusted traveller program ahead of summer season

Coalition is calling on Ottawa to broaden its traveller pilot program and roll it out across the country. » 

Lufthansa flight diverted after turbulence, 7 hospitalized

Lufthansa flight that experienced ``significant turbulence'' diverted to Washington Dulles International Airport. » 

 
 
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Careers in Aviation Expo

May 6, 2023
Location: WestJet South Bay Hangar, Mississauga, ON
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Wings Webinar, The Aircraft Luxury Tax, Tips for buyers and sellers

May 16, 2023
Location: Online, free with registration
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Vertical Flight Society Forum 79

May 16 – 18, 2023
Location: West Palm Beach, FL
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4th Annual Aerial Firefighting Conference

October 26, 2023
Location: KF Aerospace Centre for Excellence, Kelowna, BC
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ATAC Canadian Aviation Conference and Tradeshow

November 14 – 26, 2023
Location: Montreal, Quebec
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