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The bodies of the two Air Canada pilots who died in a collision on a runway at LaGuardia Airport on Sunday have returned to Canada. Pilots carried the casket of Jazz Aviation first officer Mackenzie Gunther off a plane at the Ottawa International Airport on Thursday afternoon. Capt. Antoine Forest’s …
Read More »Transport Canada warns Air India on drinking rules after pilot’s Vancouver arrest
Listen to this article Estimated 2 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. An Air India pilot was arrested at Vancouver International Airport last week as he was preparing …
Read More »South Korean air force pilots charged with criminal negligence in accidental bombing of village
South Korean military investigators charged two Air Force pilots on Thursday with criminal negligence over an accidental bombing of a village last week during a training exercise, which injured at least 29 people and caused extensive property damage. Defence ministry investigators have confirmed that errors by the pilots when they …
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 »‘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 »In photos: The future of Saskatchewan pilots prepare for the sky
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Many of us wonder what it would be like to fly. Some face the challenge and make it happen as a pilot. “The first solo flight was really memorable. It’s exhilarating and it’s a little bit stressful but then you’ve accomplished something …
Read More »WestJet Encore pilots have issued a strike notice. What it means for flights
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Pilots at WestJet’s regional carrier could be going on strike at the beginning of June. The Air Line Pilots Association said Wednesday afternoon that WestJet Encore pilots have issued a 72-hour strike notice to management and the government. The union said some …
Read More »Air Canada pilots picket at Toronto’s Pearson airport as talks continue
TORONTO — Air Canada pilots are set to demonstrate at Toronto’s Pearson airport Friday, calling for better wages and working conditions as talks with the country’s biggest carrier continue. Representing more than 5,000 Air Canada aviators, the Air Line Pilots Association kick-started the bargaining process in June, one day after …
Read More »RCMP investigates ex-RCAF pilots reportedly training China’s air force – National
The RCMP is investigating a report that former Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) pilots are helping to train fighters within China’s air force. Canada’s federal police force confirmed to Global News Tuesday it has started an investigation after a report emerged last year that Beijing might be paying ex-RCAF top …
Read More »Grass to fight greenhouse gas: Selkirk, Man. pilots environmental project – Winnipeg
What if a city could improve its biodiversity, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase stormwater capacity and save taxpayer money all with flowers and natural grass? That’s precisely what the City of Selkirk hopes to do with its latest naturalization project along the city’s main drag and in its parks. The …
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