Canada News
Helicopters Canadian Government invests in aerospace sector
The Canadian Government has announced, that it will invest $49.5 million in the aviation sector.
Start-Ups Swoop eyes international operations
In the second half of 2018, Swoop is planning to launch international operations. The Ultra-Low-Cost carrier eyes to commence domestic operations in June 2018.
Start-Ups Canada´s Jetlines announces operational update
Canada Jetlines has provided a new corporate update. The carrier plans to lease Airbus aircraft, instead of Boeing 737 aircraft.
Airlines WestJet unveils Boeing 787-9 configuration and new livery
Canada´s WestJet has unveiled the cabin configuration of its Boeing 787-9. The aircraft will wear a new livery, which will be adopted on the entire fleet, beginning June 2018.
Industry Porter Airlines invests in maintenance base
Porter Airlines has established an aircraft maintenance base at Greater Sudbury Airport.
Airlines Swoop announces fourth aircraft and increases Hamilton schedule
Canadian Ultra-Low-Cost-Carrier Swoop has announced, that it will add a fourth aircraft to its fleet. Routes from Hamilton will be increased.
Start-Ups Canada’s Jetlines postpones its operational launch
The start-up carrier is forced to delay its first flight due to unavailable aircraft.
Freight First Air receives first modified ATR42 freighter
First Air, a Canadian regional carrier, has received its first modified ATR 42 dedicated-freighter.
Airlines First Air announces plan to grow infrastructure
First Air announced in a statement, that the airline has submitted two applications to the National Trade Corridors Fund (NTCF) to finance infrastructure projects.
Freight Cargojet announces new services to South America and Europe
Canadian Cargojet has announced to open new international cargo routes to South America and Europe, starting in February 2018.
Industry Conair orders six Bombardier Dash Q400 Airtankers
Bombardier announced today that Conair has purchased six Q400 aircraft.
General Aviation First nine Beech King Air´s delivered to CanWest Air
Textron Aviation has begun delivering 9 Beechcraft King Air aircraft to CanWest Air. The delivery includes eight King Air 250s and one King Air 350.
Industry Bombardier receives order for up to twelve CRJ900
Bombardier announced that a customer, who has requested to remain unidentified at this time, has signed an order to acquire six CRJ900 aircraft on firm order and options on six additional CRJ900 regional jets.
Airlines Air China and Air Canada conclude further cooperation
Air China and Air Canada have announced to further strengthen their strategic cooperation. The new agreements are another step for realizing a full joint venture.
Start-Ups Start-Up airline Canada Jetlines announces base in Halifax
Canada Jetlines has announced Halifax Stanfield Internationals Airport as operational base. The ultra-low-cost carrier targets to commence flights in Summer 2018.
Airlines Delta and WestJet announce Joint Venture
Delta Air Lines and WestJet have agreed to deepen their existing partnership by entering into a joint venture.
Freight Air Canada Cargo and Cargojet to end cooperation by end of 2017
The cooperation agreement between Air Canada Cargo and Cargojet will expire at the end of 2017. As a consequence, the dedicated freighter service from Toronto to Mexico, Dallas-Fort Worth, Atlanta, Bogota, Lima and Frankfurt will be terminated.
Airlines WestJet to introduce WestJet link
The Canadian airline WestJet has announced the launch of a new WestJet Link service, that will connect smaller airports with WestJet’s hub at the Calgary International Airport. WestJet Link will offer flights from Calgary to Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Cranbrook, Lloydminster and Prince George.
Industry Canadian North announces own MMRO hangar at Edmonton Airport
Canadian North has announced to open its own Manufacturing, Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MMRO) facility at Edmonton International Airport. The airline plans to opened the hangar in the first quarter of 2018.
Start-Ups Canadian WestJet brands new ultra-low-cost airline Swoop Airlines
WestJet has announced the name and logo for its ultra-low-cost airline (ULCC) in Canada. Named Swoop, the ULCC will begin selling flights in early 2018.