Aviation and space news
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August 1, 2026
On August 1, Air India began flying its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners between New Delhi (DEL) and Toronto-Pearson (YYZ). With this change, the airline introduced its updated cabin configurations in the…
Bombardier expects to select a Canadian facility by late 2026 or early 2027 to modify its business jets for military... Read More »
It's looking like a busy summer for the Canadian carrier!
Company receives dual FAA certifications for Air Canada’s A320 and A321 cabin retrofit ST Engineering has secured two Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) from the US Federal Aviation…
July 31, 2026
The big changes coming to Canadian air power.
The Air Canada Foundation announced the first recipients of its new Big Dreams Grant Program, awarding two Canadian organisations 100,000 Canadian dollars each to help expand access to sport and…
Geospatial intelligence provider Intermap Technologies, headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the remaining shares of Canadian software developer PCI…
Transat confirms year-round service to West Africa and outlines winter network growth to meet operational demand in Mexico.
NordSpace Ventures announced an investment in North Vector Dynamics this week, a company building full-spectrum sovereign missile capability. The post NordSpace Funds NVD Amid Canada’s Export Push…
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Airbus Defence and Space has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Canadian company, Landing Zones to expand advanced uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) training and simulation capabilities in…
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July 30, 2026
Cabin crew could walk off the job on Aug. 2 unless Canada’s second-largest airline reaches a new labor agreement
The Republic of Singapore has expressed its first interest in joining a 6th Generation fighter programme only a week after Canada joined GCAP as an observer. As reported by Janes on Tuesday…
Potential labour action comes amid height of summer travel season. Flight attendants for Canada’s WestJet are threatening to strike as soon as 2 August in what could be a major disruption during the…
The federal government has established a new Strategic Exports Office to provide Canadian businesses with centralized diplomatic and financial backing when competing for major international contracts.
Flight attendants at Canada’s second-largest airline, WestJet, have issued the Calgary-based carrier a 72-hour strike notice over a raging dispute over crew members being forced to work ‘for free’…
The new agreement will help passengers connect to nearly 30 destinations across the U.S. and Canada.
The carrier now plans flights to 12 US and Canadian airports, with record flights. See more here!
Air Canada has achieved IATA’s Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) Lithium Batteries certification for shipments with Air Canada Cargo to validate its adherence to globally…
Canadian carrier WestJet has responded to threats of a possible flight attendant strike by issuing its own 72-hour… The post WestJet responds to 72-hour cabin crew strike threat with own deadline…
July 29, 2026
ISED opens consultation for streamlined spectrum licensing for space launches and in-orbit servicing
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) has launched a public consultation to modernize spectrum regulations for the Canada’s space sector. This particular consultation outlines a…
In three months, Canada's largest airline will launch a brand-new route... with flights increasing already. See more here!
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MANCHESTER, UK — A Turkish Airlines long-haul flight bound for Canada made an unscheduled diversion to Manchester Airport on Tuesday after the flight crew reported a technical issue while cruising…
A few days ago Canada joined the Euro-Japanese program as an observer. This decision has apparently inspired others, particularly in Asia, since the island state of Singapore has…
July 28, 2026
As demand for premium travel grows, Air Canada's introduction of basic business class and premium economy fares aligns the carrier with its partners.
The carrier will now have a record number of routes from New York to Canada, but things are not quite as they seem. Find out more here!
Canada is deploying its decades long investment in synthetic aperture radar (SAR) technology to help Mexico track down illegal fishing operations. During a recent bilateral meeting in Ottawa, the…
Bombardier has announced a milestone delivery for its business aviation division: Piero Ferrari receives the 200th Challenger 3500.
Canada has been so unnerved by recent relations with the US that it is moving to purchase a second fighter jet capability.
July 27, 2026
Is it too late for Ottawa to back track on the JSF?
Welcome to Issue 19 of the In Defence of Canada Briefing. This week’s issue highlights an important theme: the need for resilient foundations—both in public support and physical infrastructure—to…
