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August 19, 2026
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Aircraft investment specialist Stratos has acquired an Airbus A321-200 on lease to Air Transat, adding the Canadian carrier as a new client within its growing serviced aircraft portfolio. The…
Pentastar Aviation has received Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) validation for two Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) covering the installation of Gogo Galileo HDX on Canadian-registered…
An article published a few days ago in the newspaper La Nuova Sardegna summarized how the 2026 summer season is going at Olbia airport. The figures are showing strong…
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August 18, 2026
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Ocean Software has been selected by SkyAlyne to provide the Resource Management and Scheduling (RM&S) capability as part of the training system supporting Canada’s Future Aircrew Training (FAcT)…
The first Airbus A220-300 for Lufthansa City Airlines is under construction at the Mirabel facility in Canada, marking a new phase for the carrier.
The dispute between Canada and the United States over trade tariffs has gained a new strategic dimension. Washington is pressuring Ottawa to reconsider its choice of the Saab GlobalEye for its…
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The Canadian airline completed the interior retrofit of its narrowbody fleet, adding free Wi-Fi, new seats and greater seat pitch.
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The Canadian airline has completed the interior retrofit of its single-aisle fleet, adding free wifi, new seats and more space between rows.
It is meant to replace the Bell CH-139 Jet Ranger. On Monday, August 17, 2026, the Royal Canadian Air Force officially received its first twin-engine Airbus…
Boeing's test teams recently flew the 777-9 and 737-10, the company's newest passenger jets, through clouds over the western United States and Canada to verify…
In Canada, a new chapter is being written for Lufthansa City Airlines. Airbus is assembling the first of 40 ordered A220-300s. In November, the D-ACAA is due to arrive in Germany. The…
Air Canada reported record second-quarter operating revenues of CA$6.3 billion for 2026, supported by strong demand across its network. The Canadian flag carrier posted adjusted EBITDA of CA$719…
WestJet increases capacity to sun destinations by 12% and launches the first direct flight between Calgary and São Paulo, opening South America to Western Canada.
WestJet is increasing its capacity to sun destinations by 12% and launching the first direct flight between Calgary and São Paulo, opening South America to western Canada.
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August 17, 2026
There is currently a fire in the Salerno area, with a Canadair still working on it, not far from the civil airport. This has made normal operations impossible…
Why Air Canada Chose 16 Airbus A350-1000s Over Boeing's Delayed 777X To Replace Its Aging 777-300ERs
Could the carrier's decision be bad news for the American planemaker?
The future jet is in the final assembly stage in Mirabel, with delivery expected in November and commercial operations set to begin in 2027
Air Canada reported record second-quarter operating revenues of CA$6.3 billion for 2026, supported by strong demand across its network. The Canadian flag carrier posted adjusted EBITDA of CA$719…
Future D-ACAA is now in final assembly at Mirabel, with delivery scheduled for November and commercial service expected in 2027
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This report was originally published on IDRW.org. The delicate balance between safeguarding civil liberties and maintaining national security has once again been thrust into... The post Shadows on…
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August 16, 2026
Much of this growth is centered around the Canary Islands.
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Tata Group-owned Air India (AI) non-stop flight AI 187 from Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) was diverted to Vienna (VIE) on August…
Operators including United Airlines and Air Canada back the alternative-propulsion project.
Operators such as United Airlines and Air Canada are backing the alternative propulsion project.
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This is a company name that frequently comes up in the news when it comes to fighting fires devastating natural areas. This Canadian company's reputation extends…
Numerous Junkers aircraft types were used with great success in Germany, as is well documented. Their use in South America has also often been covered…
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August 14, 2026
Launch Canada is once again about to kick off the Launch Canada Challenge student rocketry competition for its fifth year.
Expedition 75 ended the week studying Canadarm2 robotic arm maneuvers and reviewing procedures for a spacewalk to support the removal and replacement of a space-to-ground antenna on Tuesday, Aug…
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Diving deeper into the Canadian flag carrier's limited-time offering.
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