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In depthCanada outlines role of P-8 and MQ-9B fleets in Arctic defence
The senior Canadian officer at the bi-national North American Aerospace Defence Command says Ottawa’s planned fleet of General Atomics MQ-9B uncrewed aircraft will be used to provide broad surveillance of Canada’s three oceanic coastlines, while the country’s forthcoming Boeing P-8A maritime patrol jets will conduct in-depth investigations of potential threats.
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In depthTrump to impose 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico in March
US President Donald Trump on 27 February affirmed his intention to raise import duties on the two key trade partners starting on 4 March, after previously delaying the punitive measures.
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NewsCanadian start-up reveals balloon-launched glider for long-range strike
Alberta-based Landing Zones Canada has completed development and flight testing of the Eagle Advanced Payload Delivery System, a low-observable glider that deploys from stratospheric altitudes via balloon to deliver lethal effects over significant distances.
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NewsRemote operator Canadian North to be acquired by Exchange Income Corportation
Shareholders of Ottawa-headquartered operator Canadian North have entered a binding agreement to sell the airline to Exchange Income Corporation for C$205 million ($143 million).
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NewsCanada spins up Griffon replacement plan in move towards ‘balanced fleet concept’
Canada is likely to replace its ageing Bell CH-146 Griffons with multiple new rotorcraft types as it seeks a more “balanced fleet” to address its tactical transport needs.
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NewsDelta defends qualifications of Endeavor flight 4819 pilots
Delta Air Lines is defending the qualifications of the pilots involved in Endeavor Air flight 4819, which erupted in flames and overturned following a hard landing in Toronto, as it battles ”disinformation” about the accident.
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NewsWinter weather and crash at Toronto-Pearson force hundreds of Air Canada flight cancellations
Air Canada is grappling with the cascading effects of severe winter weather and the Endeavor Air MHIRJ CRJ900 crash at Toronto Pearson International airport.
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NewsAir Transat and Air Europa seek shared expansion with new interline agreement
Canadian leisure carrier Air Transat and Spain’s Air Europa have launched a new interline partnership intended to expand their respective reaches into the other’s domestic markets.
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NewsCanada reaffirms defence relationship with USA amid tariff tensions
Although the diplomatic relationship between the two North American allies has hit its lowest ebb in over a century, Canada’s top defence official is reaffirming the military relationship between Ottawa and Washington.
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NewsCanada’s Nolinor eyes blended wing-body Natilus aircraft for future gravel runway operations
Canadian charter carrier Nolinor Aviation is looking to the future by securing production positions for an optionally piloted cargo aircraft being developed by Southern California start-up Natilus.
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NewsSkyAlyne completes orders for new Canadian trainer fleet with King Air 260 deal
The joint-venture company tasked with modernising pilot instruction for the Canadian military has ordered the final airframes for its 71-strong Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) fleet: seven Beechcraft King Air 260s.
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NewsSkyAlyne signs for three new-build Dash 8-400s in support of Canadian trainer recapitalisation effort
The joint venture of CAE and KF Aerospace has signed a contract with airframer De Havilland Canada to acquire three Dash 8-400 aircraft for the Royal Canadian Air Force’s Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) programme, which covers 71 new turboprops and helicopters.
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NewsPorter and Avolon sign sale-leaseback deal for four P&W engines
Porter Aircraft Leasing, a subsidiary of Canada’s Porter Aviation Holdings, has agreed to the sale-leaseback of four Pratt & Whitney engines with international lessor Avolon.
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NewsAir Canada grows A220 order book by signing for five more jets
Air Canada has signed for five additional Airbus A220-300s on top of an already-sizeable order of incoming single-aisle jets.
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NewsCessna SkyCourier cleared by Transport Canada for potential 'remote' operations
Textron Aviation has secured type certification of its Cessna SkyCourier utility turboprop from Transport Canada Civil Aviation.
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NewsAir Canada plans to become C$30bn revenue company by 2028
The Star Alliance carrier plans to reach C$30 billion in annual revenue in four years and to exceed that figure by decade’s end.
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NewsAir Transat parent secures C$34m compensation package for P&W engine woes
Canada’s Transat AT reports a profitable fiscal fourth-quarter boosted by a C$34 million ($25 million) compensation agreement with geared turbofan (GTF) engine maker Pratt & Whitney.
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NewsNose gear collapses during runway excursion of Prime Air 767 operated by Cargojet
The nose gear of a Prime Air-branded Boeing 767-300ER operated by Cargojet Airways collapsed on 19 November after the aircraft left the runway at Vancouver International airport.
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NewsCanada announces second operating base for new tanker fleet
Ottawa will station a portion of its new Airbus A330-based aerial refuelling fleet at Edmonton International airport in Alberta province, expanding upon the existing tanker base in Trenton, Ontario.
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NewsCAE signs simulator development deal for Canada’s FaCT programme
CAE has signed a roughly $1.7 billion contract linked to the Royal Canadian Air Force’s Future Air Crew Training (FAcT) programme.