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Air Canada boosted its offer for all of Transat’s shares Sunday, to $720 million, winning the support of Transat’s largest shareholder in the process.
The Edmonton Airshow was cancelled Thursday, due to persistent wet weather in the Alberta capital. Meanwhile, preparations continued for the Abbotsford Airshow.
Regina International Airport is asking for $2.5 million in tax breaks over five years, particularly to attract a new flight to a U.S. hub.
A special committee of Transat’s board which is reviewing the company’s future, including its proposed merger with Air Canada, has advised shareholders to reject Groupe Mach’s offer to buy 19.5% of Transat shares.
Britain’s legendary Red Arrows begin a North American charm offensive next week, less than three months before a planned Brexit.
Groupe Mach has proposed an $88 million plan to stop a planned takeover of Transat by Air Canada.
Swoop dropped planned flights to San Diego from Edmonton and Abbotsford, blaming a lack of aircraft due to the Boeing 737 Max grounding.
July 2019 will go down as the deadliest month in Canadian aviation in more than 15 years, according to data compiled by Western Aviation News.
