Toronto-to-Winnipeg flight grounded due to smoke, burning plastic smell
A flight from Toronto to Winnipeg has been turned back to Toronto’s Pearson airport immediately after taking off. Continue reading
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Rare WWII Hawker Hurricane plane restoration almost complete
It has taken years to re-build, but a rare World War II Hawker Hurricane fighter plane being restored in Alberta is almost ready to be unveiled. Continue reading
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WestJet flight headed to Calgary makes emergency landing in Lethbridge
A WestJet plane carrying passengers from Grande Prairie to Calgary had to make an emergency landing in Lethbridge on Friday afternoon. Continue reading
Saskatchewan Airshow preparing for takeoff after 14 year hiatus
By David Baxter Reporter
The Saskatchewan Airshow at 15 Wing Moose Jaw last took place in 2005, and now it is preparing for a July 2019 return. Continue reading
U.S. lawmakers look to regulate airline seat size with new legislation
The regulation of seat width and legroom is part of a five-year extension of federal aviation programs announced early Saturday by Republican and Democratic leaders of the House and Senate committees that oversee the nation’s air travel. Continue reading
Airshow London on track to become largest military air show in North America
More than 30,000 people made their way to the London International Airport this past weekend, for what’s currently described as the largest military air display in Canada. Continue reading
Pilot unsure if he’ll fly home-built helicopter again after crash near Edmonton
Two days after his home-built helicopter crashed in a wheat field northeast of Edmonton, a pilot was back at the scene to recover his damaged aircraft. Continue reading
Rotors fly as video captures police helicopter crashing during takeoff
Authorities have released video showing the crash of a police helicopter in Arkansas that left one person injured. Continue reading
Ottawa opens competition to create green jet fuel
By Scott Johnston Reporter
The federal government has created a challenge for the makers of aviation fuel to come up with a made-in-Canada green jet fuel for commercial use. Natural Resources Minister Amarjeet Sohi made the announcement Friday in Edmonton. Continue reading
RCMP ask residents north and west of Edmonton to look for missing pilot and plane
RCMP are searching for a Cessna 172 plane that didn’t arrive at its destination after taking off in western Alberta. Continue reading