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Federal budget promises to improve air travel — but advocates are skeptical
DECISIONS
- Appeal, wrongful dismissal –Northern Air Charter (PR) Inc. v. Dunbar, 2023 ABKB 171
Appeal of judgment against Northern Air Charter (PR) Inc. for wrongful dismissal of respondent – appellant alleged that trial judge committed reviewable errors – trial judge did not err in treating phone call as a termination of respondent’s employment – trial judge did not err in not treating respondent’s termination as a constructive dismissal to which he acquiesced – trial judge did not err in finding that respondent did not fail to mitigate his damages – trial judge’s conduct did not give rise to a reasonable apprehension of bias – appeal dismissed
CIRB DECISIONS
- Bargaining unit order – Strategic Aviation Services, Ltd. – Order No. 11806-U
Application for certification by International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW) – employer not opposed – IAMAW certified to be bargaining agent for a unit comprising “all employees of Strategic Aviation Services Ltd. working as customer service agents, lead customer service agents and passenger services agents (also known as CSAs and PSAs) at the Calgary International Airport in Calgary, Alberta, excluding all ramp agents, supervisors, managers, and the positions above the rank of manager”
CTA DECISIONS
- Suspension – Aura Airlines, S.L. c.o.b. Gowair Vacation Airlines – Order No. 2023-A-S-40
License no. 210015
- Application – Dassault Falcon Service – Determination No. A-2023-70
Application for license to operate a non scheduled international service to transport traffic on a charter basis between France and Canada – license issued, subject to conditions
- Application – Hera Flight, LLC – Determination No. A-2023-69
Application for license to operate a non scheduled international service in accordance with Annex III of the Air Transport Agreement between the Government of Canada and the Government of the United States – license issued, subject to conditions
- Application – 1000367123 Ontario Ltd. – Determination No. A-2023-68
Application for license to operate a domestic service, small aircraft – license issued
- Application – Skyside GmbH – Determination No. A-2023-67
Application for license to operate a non scheduled international service to transport traffic on a charter basis between Austria and Canada – license issued, subject to conditions
- Suspension – AC Airways Ltd. – Order No. 2023-A-S-46
License no. 100045
- Suspension – CA “FLY PRO” SRL c.o.b. FLY PRO – Order No. 2023-A-S-45
License no. 220029 – license reinstated effective March 29, 2023
- Application – Zafer Havacilik A.S. c.o.b Zafer Aviation Inc. – Determination No. A-2023-72
Application for license to operate a non scheduled international service to transport traffic on a charter basis between Turkey and Canada – license issued, subject to conditions
- Suspension – Suburban Air Freight, Inc. – Order No. 2023-A-9
License no. 967453
TC/TSB NEWS
- Airworthiness directives
- Factors affecting visual perception resulted in aircraft and water taxi collision in Tofino harbour, BC
- Investigation report: Fatal aircraft collision with terrain at the Bawlf (Blackwells) Aerodrome, Alberta
- Minister of Transport announces appointments and reappointments in the transportation sector
- The Government of Canada receives the Office of the Auditor General’s report on accessible transportation
- Unstable approach led to 2021 aircraft accident in Westlock, Alberta
INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION NEWS
- ATAC – Chorus Aviation announced the launch of Cygnet Aviation Academy
- CAC – Canadian Airports Council responds to 2023 Federal Budget
- CBAA – Member Services – March 30, 2023
- ICAO – ICAO Council adopts important new and updated international aviation environmental protection standards
- NACC – National Airlines Council of Canada responds to Budget 2023
UNION NEWS
- ALPA – Global pilot leaders unite to keep two pilots on the flight deck
- Unifor2002 – Jazz and Air Canada: Small Base update
- Unifor2002 – Unifor Local 2002 members at Skylink Express ratify their first collective agreement
AIRPORT NEWS
- Airports perform better when owned by private equity funds: study
- A ‘trusted traveller’ program would allow you to breeze through airport security – here’s why Canada should create one
- New federal aviation study to update need for airport in Pickering beyond 2036
- Ottawa International Airport, InDro, provide drone detection during Biden’s visit
- Regina Airport gearing up for busy Easter season
- Sault Airport Development Corporation celebrates 25 years
- Snowbirds to train at Moose Jaw Airport; restricting airspace
- St. John’s International Airport terminal to remain closed after Friday night fire
- Vancouver International Airport posts strong passenger numbers in early 2023
- YVR and Union ratify new, first of its kind 4-year agreement
ROTARY OPERATOR NEWS
- Canadian Government/Drone Delivery Canada contract points to increased use of heavy-lift drones
- Drone Delivery Canada Corp. and Pegasus Imagery Ltd. sign Memorandum of Understanding for the development of Condor onboard detect and avoid technology
- New report outlines how Vancouver’s advanced air mobility sector could take off
- Sturgeon County reaches historical municipal milestone, contributing more than $500,000 to STARS
AVIATION NEWS
- A321XLR programme completes second cold-weather testing campaign
- Advocate questions whether Air Canada has ‘cultural problem’ after issue with teen’s wheelchair
- AeroCourse announces digital versions of IFR and ATPL workbooks and manuals
- AIAC refutes government’s report on Canada’s luxury tax
- Arcfield Canada to celebrate Quebec warehouse expansion with ribbon-cutting ceremony
- Breaking boundaries: Momentum Ventures’ take on the future of supersonic travel with Boom Supersonic investment
- Canada Jetlines announces fiscal 2022 financial results
- Canada Jetlines signs a five month ACMI contract
- Chorus Aviation holds Investor Day and outlines strategic direction
- IBAC partners with ICAO in sustainable aviation fuel initiative
- Jazz Aviation welcomes Cygnet Aviation Academy to its pilot pathway program
- Nav Canada adding aviation weather information resource
- Porter Airlines cancels a ton of flights amid aggressive expansion
- The future of flight: Insights from Airbus Canada CEO on self-flying planes and clean aerospace
- WestJet cabin crew to attend pilot rally, support their bargaining efforts
