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Group promoting careers for women in aviation lands in New Brunswick

TOP STORY Group promoting careers for women in aviation lands in New Brunswick CTA DECISIONS Application – Airhart Aviation Inc.…

Airline Found Not Contractually or Statutorily Liable for Compensation for Delay of Flight Booked Through Third Party Provider

TOP STORY Airline Found Not Contractually or Statutorily Liable for Compensation for Delay of Flight Booked Through Third Party Provider…

New program to unlock airport capacity and support the sustainable growth of air travel demand

TOP STORY New program to unlock airport capacity and support the sustainable growth of air travel demand DECISIONS Judicial review,…

Government of Canada supports economic growth and job creation in Ontario's aerospace sector

TOP STORY Government of Canada supports economic growth and job creation in Ontario’s aerospace sector DECISIONS Grievance, language requirements –…

Air Canada Launches Digital Identification; First Airline to Test Facial Recognition Technology for Identification Verification in Canada

TOP STORY Air Canada Launches Digital Identification; First Airline to Test Facial Recognition Technology for Identification Verification in Canada DECISIONS…

Volatus Aerospace bags license for drone cargo services in Canada

TOP STORY Volatus Aerospace bags license for drone cargo services in Canada CTA DECISIONS Application – Volatus Aerospace Corp. –…

WestJet pilots' union says arbitration may be needed to avert a strike

TOP STORY WestJet pilots’ union says arbitration may be needed to avert a strike DECISIONS Appeal, jurisdiction – Unifor Local…

A shortage of pilots is making travel chaos in Canada even worse

TOP STORY A shortage of pilots is making travel chaos in Canada even worse DECISIONS Application, compensation for flight delay…

Changes to air passenger bill of rights coming this spring, transport minister says

TOP STORY Changes to air passenger bill of rights coming this spring, transport minister says CTA DECISIONS Suspension – 705833…

Canadian Transportation Agency still to review 33k+ air travel complaints

TOP STORY Canadian Transportation Agency still to review 33k+ air travel complaints CTA DECISIONS Application – Condor Flugdienst GmbH (Condor)…

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Air Canada to Dispute $426K Penalty From Airline Regulator Stemming From 2025 Events

TOP STORY Air Canada says it rejects a claim by the country’s airline regulator that it failed to live up to its rebooking obligations during a labour disruption last summer and it will push back accordingly on a formal penalty it has been handed. Air Canada to dispute $426K penalty from airline regulator stemming from […]
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For Cause Provision Defines “Cause” Too Broadly, Rendering Entire Termination Provision Illegal Under the Canada Labour Code

Recently, termination provisions in employment contracts have been subject to increased scrutiny by the courts. As a result, there are a growing number of decisions detailing the ways in which these provisions can inadvertently contravene applicable employment standards legislation. Post-Waksdale, the outcome in such cases is typically the unenforceability of the termination provision as a […]
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If Your Employee’s in Quebec, So Are You.

Employers with cross-border employees or remote-working employees should take note of the Quebec Superior Court’s recent decision inCicale v. Swiss International Air Lines Ltd., 2025 QCCS 4421. This case confirms that an employee will likely be entitled to the employment protections of the Civil Code of Quebec where they physically perform their work from the province of Quebec.
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Building a Culture of Safety and Trust: Leadership Lessons for Maintenance Professionals

TOP STORY Technical expertise keeps aircraft flying in our industry, but it’s workplace culture that keeps people motivated, safe, and dedicated to performing good work. Without a positive and strong culture, companies struggle to safely meet maintenance schedules. That culture comes directly from a company’s leadership.  Building a culture of safety and trust: Leadership lessons for maintenance professionals – Vertical Mag Decisions Appeal, workers’ compensation – Guiddir et Héli-Express inc., 2026 QCTAT 1094 Commission denied […]
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How the Helicopter Industry is Harnessing AI

TOP STORY Artificial intelligence (AI) has begun to make its way into almost every facet of aviation, from maintenance prediction and scheduling to operations. In the rotary industry, even the smallest operators are embracing some form of AI to support their businesses. As AI becomes increasingly prevalent, the question for helicopter operators is no longer […]
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