Aviation Safety
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Rates of runway incursions double over the past decade in CanadaRunway incursion is an aviation term for the improper positioning of vehicles, planes or people on any airport runway or its protected area that can result in close calls.CanadaJan 17, 2023
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TSB releases report on ‘severe turbulence’ that injured 37, forced Air Canada flight to divertAir Canada said the flight, which was bound for Sydney, ran into “un-forecasted and sudden turbulence” about two hours past Hawaii.Sep 26, 2019
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Record number of fishing industry deaths, employee fatigue highlight 2018 TSB safety watchlistThe Transporation Safety Board has released its 2018 watchlist that highlights key issues that the board say requires government and industry attention in order to make the nation's "transportation system even safer."CanadaOct 29, 2018
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Government to cut pilot evaluators for large airlines, risking safety: criticsDocuments show Transport Canada made the decision in May when the House of Commons transport committee was reviewing aviation safety.CanadaOct 29, 2017
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San Francisco’s ‘tricky’ airport could be factor in Air Canada’s near collision: expertSan Francisco can be a "tricky" airport to land a plane, especially at night, an aviation expert says.CanadaJul 11, 2017
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Liberals take aim at airplane-bound lasersThe federal government is set to launch a social media campaign to shine a light on the ongoing problem of people pointing lasers at planes.CanadaMay 23, 2016
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Funding slashed for all safety programs at Transport CanadaThe government is slashing funding for all safety and security programs at Transport Canada, with a significant chunk coming out of safety oversight initiatives, planning documents show.CanadaApr 1, 2015
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Drones increasingly buzzing too close to Canadian airports: reportsThere were more reports of drones flying too close to Canadian airports in 2014 than ever. But what are the rules for flying a drone safely?PoliticsMar 10, 2015
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