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After being named the world’s top air guitarist in Finland, a 34-year-old Canadian man is trying to drum up interest back home for his tongue-in-cheek craft. Zachary Knowles, also known as “Ichabod Fame,” was crowned the 2024 air guitar world champion on Friday, which guarantees him entry in next year’s …
Read More »Why you might see Air Canada pilots on picket lines ahead of a possible strike
Air Canada pilots will be taking to the picket lines next week in advance of a possible work stoppage. The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) said Friday that pilots from Canada’s largest air carrier will participate in a nationwide “informational picket” on Tuesday. Pilots will be demonstrating at the international …
Read More »Wildfire smoke causing air quality and visibility issues in northern Manitoba – Winnipeg
By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 15, 2024 11:24 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Many parts of northern Manitoba are under an air quality warning due to wildfire smoke, which is also causing reduced visibility. Environment and Climate Change Canada says …
Read More »Air safety expert on plane crash in Brazil: ‘I wouldn’t fly ’em’
Mary Schiavo carefully describes what she saw happen when Voepass Linhas Aéreas Flight 2283 plummeted to the ground in Brazil Friday, an airline crash that killed all 62 aboard. “This video provided a tremendous number of clues,” Schiavo told Global News in an interview from Charleston, S.C., commenting on mobile …
Read More »‘Why would anybody want to walk?’: Air show pilots ready to take to Manitoba skies
Seeing pilots perform death-defying manoeuvres thousands of feet off the ground at events like this weekend’s Manitoba Airshow may seem terrifying from the safety of the ground, but for the people behind the controls, it’s just another day on the job. “Flying started for me at a very early age,” …
Read More »‘Unforeseen challenges’ spur cancellation of 2024 edition of popular air show northwest of Edmonton – Edmonton
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Alberta International Airshow, which had been scheduled to take place at the Villeneuve Airport northwest of Edmonton next month, has been cancelled. “This beloved non-profit event, which relies heavily on the support of its partners, has faced unforeseen challenges this year …
Read More »The new airline rivalries: Air Canada vs. Porter, WestJet vs. Flair
On a warm Wednesday this month, a cartoon raccoon raised a cocktail glass and sarcastically saluted Air Canada. The social media image, posted by Porter Airlines, included an accompanying toast from the character: “Air Canada has now joined Porter in offering free beer, wine and snacks to all passengers. Thanks …
Read More »Akasa Air: सुरक्षा अलर्ट के बाद अकासा एयर के विमान की इमरजेंसी लैंडिंग, चालक दल समेत 193 लोग थे सवार
Akasa Air: सुरक्षा अलर्ट के बाद अकासा एयर के विमान की इमरजेंसी लैंडिंग, चालक दल समेत 193 लोग थे सवार Source link
Read More »Is air travel back in full swing? What new Statistics Canada data suggests – National
Travel through Canadian airports is slowly creeping back to pre-pandemic levels, new Statistics Canada findings suggest. In April, seven out of eight Canadian airports reported higher volumes of passenger traffic each year since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the findings released Wednesday. This year, 4.3 million travellers …
Read More »Wildfire smoke prompts air quality advisory for Edmonton and surrounding area
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A special air quality statement has been issued for the City of Edmonton and several surrounding areas due to wildfire smoke that has drifted into the region from northeastern British Columbia causing poor air quality and reduced visibility. The statement was issued …
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