As Canada’s first case of coronavirus was confirmed Monday, officials at the country’s largest airports ramped up efforts to stop any further spread of the contagion and reassure nervous passengers. The infection […]
Canadian airlines ground Boeing 737 Max until late June
Boeing warned airlines Tuesday to expect the 737 Max to return to service in mid-2020, meaning the workhorse aircraft will have been grounded at least 15 months.
TSB blames acceptance of unsafe practices for air taxi risks
The Transportation Safety Board called for better training and a new safety culture for the country’s air taxis, saying some business practices put passengers at risk.
Flight attendants demand a say before Max returns to skies
The Canadian Union of Public Employees is demanding to be consulted before the Boeing 737 Max is allowed to return to the skies.
14 minutes in the snow: 2018 crash report highlights icing risk
The investigation into a 2018 crash in Abbotsford, British Columbia reveals how little time it takes – just 14 minutes – for snow and ice to contaminate a wing.
July 2019 deadliest month in Canadian aviation in more than 15 years
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.
Four people killed, five injured, in float plane crash on B.C. coast
Four people were killed when a Cessna 208 float plane crashed along British Columbia’s central coast Friday.
Boeing raises spectre of 737 Max production halt as crisis deepens
Boeing executives have raised the possibility of temporarily halting production of the Boeing 737 Max as uncertainties around the type’s return to service continue to dog the company.
