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August 14, 2026
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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Welcome to Issue 21 of the In Defence of Canada Briefing. The last week in Canadian space defence news has been a little quieter, but our neighbours and defence partners directly south of the order…
The Canadian airline reached CA$6.3 billion in revenue but suffered operating losses of CA$215 million.
The Canadian carrier posted CA$6.3 billion in revenue but suffered a CA$215 million operating loss.
WestJet, the Canadian airline, agreed to settle a ten-year class action lawsuit for 4.5 million Canadian dollars, equivalent to about 3.2…
The passenger had to check the ashes in, despite having met the protocol required to take them in her hand luggage.
StandardAero has secured an exclusive, multi-year contract from Tanzania’s Precision Air to provide maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for the Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127M engines…
Delta flights to Catania from New York and Air Canada flights from Montreal have been intermittently affected by force majeure these days. Some have been diverted to Rome. Both airlines…
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August 13, 2026
Air Canada (AC) is preparing to enter one of the most notable gaps in Canada’s Africa network, with a planned nonstop service between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Murtala Muhammed…
AW | 2026 08 13 13:16 | AIRLINES ROUTES Direct flight to Guatemala starting December 2026 Air Canada will open a direct flight between Toronto/Pearson (YYZ) and Guatemala/La Aurora (GUA) starting…
VIA Rail Canada has begun development work on a new multimodal hub in Dorval that will connect passenger rail services with public transport and Montréal-Trudeau International Airport. The Dorval…
Air Canada has agreed to sell a 25% minority stake in Aeroplan to an investor group led by Blackstone and La Caisse for CAD 2.5 billion (USD 1.55 billion…
Canadian satellite operator Telesat’s latest financial results paint a picture of short-term pain in the first six months of 2026 and raises concern over debt that matures in the next […] The post…
Air Canada has announced a CA$2.5bn minority equity investment in Aeroplan from funds managed by Blackstone and La Caisse, alongside other Canadian institutional investors. Under the transaction…
Canadian airline Air Canada is selling a minority stake in its Aeroplan loyalty program. A consortium led by US investment firm Blackstone…
August 12, 2026
Calian Group will help train the British Army for another 15 years under a contract worth about $20 million a year, or $296 million in total, the Ottawa headquareted company announced Tuesday.
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Albania, Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland…
Air Canada has announced a definitive agreement for the sale of a 25% minority stake in its…
Private equity firm and other investors will receive a 25% stake of the programme, valued at $10 billion. Air Canada has agreed to sell a stake in its Aeroplan loyalty programme to the private…
The RAF's Red Arrows plan to resume their journey home this week after missing three U.K. events.
Air Canada slips into the red but tops investor expectations for the second quarter. Air Canada reported a $215 million operating loss for the second quarter of 2026, driven largely by increased…
Air Canada is selling a 25% stake in its loyalty program Aeroplan for $1.7 billion (C$2.5 billion) to… The post Air Canada sells 25% stake in its loyalty program Aeroplan for $1.7 billion appeared…
EarthDaily Analytics has been awarded a $2.23M contract from Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) to lead a multi-year border surveillance initiative. Funded through the Canadian Safety…
The Government of Canada will provide up to 49.5 million CAD to upgrade the runway and access road at Inuvik (Mike Zubko) Airport in the Northwest Territories. The investment is being provided…
Air Canada reported C$6.3 billion in operating revenue for the second quarter of 2026, an 11% increase from the same period last year. The airline recorded an operating loss of C$215 million and…
Air Canada has agreed to sell a 25% non-controlling stake in its Aeroplan loyalty programme to an investor group led by Blackstone and La Caisse for $2.5 billion. The deal values Aeroplan at $10…
Air Canada brings several financial investors on board for its Aeroplan frequent flyer programme. An investor group led by Blackstone and La Caisse is acquiring, for C$2.5 billion…
<p>Women flying warbirds are rare. And seeing two together is nearly unheard of. Yet in July, pilots Katie Mack and Lisa Corker ferried the Canadian Aviation Museum’s de Havilland Chipmunks…
<p>Women flying warbirds are rare. And seeing two together is nearly unheard of. Yet in July, pilots Katie Mack and Lisa Corker ferried the Canadian Aviation Museum’s de Havilland Chipmunks…
