Canadian Aviation News

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[Dubai Media Office @DXBMediaOffice]

Air Canada resumed operations into #Dubai International (DXB) with the first flight arriving from Toronto on Wednesday afternoon (June 2). The airline is operating three weekly non-stop flights between Toronto and Dubai.

[TSB of Canada @TSBCanada]

#DYK? Since 2005, Canadian airports reported 9.7 #runwayoverruns/yr. These can result in aircraft damage, injuries & even loss of life. https://t.co/BWzvi0NrLQ #TSBWatchlist2020 #AviationSafety #FlightSafety

[canadasairports @canadasairports]

Thunder Bay International Airport raises landing fees for 2021, able to hold other fees steady https://t.co/6heKIF0h7O

[Canadian North Airlines ✈️ @CanadianNorth]

Canadian North mourns the passing of Max Ward, a pioneer in Canadian Aviation who had a huge influence on air travel in Canada and especially the North.

[IATA @IATA]

Domestic✈️ passenger markets in Sep. did better but this is not sufficient to sustain a general recovery.

More ➡️ https://t.co/RA1rw8CCWF

[Viking Air Limited @vikingairltd]

As the pandemic continues, we have made the decision to again postpone our All Operators Conference to Oct. 4-7, 2021. We invite operators of our iconic #aircraft to join us in #Calgary next fall and encourage you to contact [email protected] for more information. #AvGeek

[GC Newsroom @NewsroomGC]

Government extends border restrictions for international travellers. https://t.co/P3zBbcuY07

[BC Aviation Museum @MyBCAM]

This video tells the story of the Hoffar H1 - the 1st aircraft designed, built & flown in British Columbia - flying near Stanley Park in 1917. Visit a replica at the BC Aviation Museum
https://t.co/4gVSvrt15W

#yyj #ExploreVictoria #sidney @Fly_YYJ #avhistory

[flyyow @FlyYOW]

The #CATSAPlus project at #YOW is moving along nicely! 👏

The installation of the @catsa_gc screening equipment has started and, if all goes well, passenger screening in the new space on Level 3 should start this Fall. 👏

@PCLConstruction

[Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum @CWHM]

Night at the Museum - Aug. 14, 22, 28 & Sept. 5. Join us for a family night, start with a BBQ dinner on our patio and then a fun evening of flying activities! Tour the collection, take part in a scavenger hunt, see a live show about flight. Info/Register: https://t.co/g3IdQjLazX

[JoytvBC @JoytvBC]

Nestled in the heart of the Fraser Valley, Abbotsford International Airport is getting back to business. Dean Atwal has more...

@abbotsfordcity @yxxairport @tourismbc @TourismAbby

https://t.co/hlKaPFvrHi

[Aviation Week @AviationWeek]

Ask the Editors: It is likely that Spirit AeroSystems will try to acquire Bombardier’s aerostructures operations—but for less money. https://t.co/eGOm49KEHx

[Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum @CWHM]

Another pilot training flight for the Lancaster today. Let us see your photos or videos if you spot it. Follow C-GVRA on @flightradar24

[TSB of Canada @TSBCanada]

TSB team in Paris confirms presence of recorders from Ukraine International Airlines flight 752 https://t.co/Y5JZWPpspd #PS752 #TSBAir

[BEA ✈️ ⚙️🔬🇫🇷 @BEA_Aero]

🔴@Boeing #737 UR-PSR @fly_uia #PS752 / Start of the technical work on the Flight Data Recorder (FDR): visual inspection, assessment & opening / Communication on behalf of Iran's AAIB.

[Aéroport de Québec @QuebecYQB]

Starting September 15, 2020, passengers at #YQB will enjoy even better parking options: https://t.co/ipHbMY98Rp

[Gander International Airport @GanderAirport]

Some air service updates:

✈️Due to continued travel restrictions and soft demand, Air Canada's announced today the direct Toronto flight will not be restored this year. As previously announced July 5, Goose Bay and St. John's service are also suspended indefinitely.

[Nolinor Aviation @nolinoraviation]

Launch of OWG, a new airline !
A unique travel experience to tropical destinations.
Against all odds, a new airline called OWG will soon take off in Quebec, offering flights to Southern destinations.
Follow @OwgVoyages !
Click here to read all about it : https://t.co/BBC87jHp3S

[FlySwoop @FlySwoop]

2 YEARS 🎈 2.5 Million Travellers ✈️THANK YOU 🙏

It has been 2 years since we first took to the skies. A lot looks different, but our commitment to providing ultra-low fares and service to destinations in Canada, the U.S., Mexico and the Caribbean, remains the same.

[Pacific Coastal @PacificCoastal]

We will be resuming our non-stop service between #Vancouver (YVR) and #Cranbrook (YXC) on Sunday, July 5, 2020. Visit our website for more details: https://t.co/fusRcOyfD2