TOP STORY
A former airline captain is facing fraud charges after he allegedly flew hundreds of flights over nearly 17 years without a necessary licence, Peel Regional Police say.
Decisions
Compensation, delay, interest – Pelletier Thériault c. Westjet Airlines Ltd., 2026 QCCQ 2596
Four friends experienced delays on both outbound and return flights – claimed $1,000 per flight under APPR, for total of $2,000 per passenger – also claimed $150 for loss of night at hotel, and travel and food expenses – airline agreed to $1,000 compensation for return flight – Court noted that airline bears burden of proof once delay is established by passenger – Court concluded delay on outbound flight was due to fuel leak and required for safety – no entitlement to APPR compensation – Court reaffirmed Montreal Convention bars moral damages – however, Court also concluded airline did not provide evidence of steps taken to mitigate damages – additionally, Court found airline’s failure to provide timely compensation for return flight entitled passenger to interest starting upon expiry of 30-day APPR timeline for payment – passenger awarded total of $1,217.35 with interest and legal fees – remaining three passengers reached $1,650 settlement with airline prior to hearing
CIRB Decisions
Bargaining unit order – Logixx Security Inc.– Order No. 12189-U
Board found that Logixx Security was successor employer of A.S.A.P. Secured following sale of business – IAMAW certified to be bargaining agent for unit comprising “all employees of Logixx Security Inc. conducting air cargo screening and providing access control services at the Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, excluding supervisors and those above the rank of supervisor”
CTA News and Decisions
Application – Precision West Ag Corp. c.o.b. Provincial Airways – Determination No. A-2026-96
Application for licence to operate a domestic service, small aircraft – license issued
Application – Precision West Ag Corp. c.o.b. Provincial Airways – Determination No. A-2026-97
Application for licence to operate a non‑scheduled international service, small aircraft, to transport traffic on a charter basis between Canada and any other country – license issued subject to conditions
Suspension – Brenzil Pty. Ltd. – Order No. 2026-A-S-96
Licence 200060
Suspension – Venture Jets, LLC – Order No. 2026-A-S-99
Licence 967618
TC/TSB News
- Airworthiness Directives
- Civil Aviation Safety Alerts
- The Government of Canada launches public consultations on the future of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport
Industry Association News
- CBAA – Execaire Aviation to host the 2027 CBAA Convention in Halifax
- CBAA – FIFA’s Updates
- CBAA – Government and Regulatory Affairs – June 2026
- CBAA – Your Weekly Bulletin – June 11, 2026
- IATA – SAF production volumes still disappointing
- IATA – Willie Walsh’s report on the state of the global air transport industry at IATA’s 82nd AGM
- NACC – NACC and Canadian Airports Council call for strategic investment and regulatory reform in 2026 pre-budget submission
Union News
- AMFA – CIRB accepts AMFA’s Application for Reconsideration
- AMFA – Press Release: CIRB certifies AMFA at Ornge Air
- CUPE Air Canada Component – New grievance filed on Rouge scope
- IAM – Keep Canada’s airports public! National petition launched
Airport News
- Calgary International Airport just got a prestigious title in new global ranking
- Edmonton International Airport just landed a spot in a new global ranking
- Federal Government starts public consultation on future of Toronto’s island airport
- Halifax Stanfield’s record-breaking year makes airport Atlantic Canada’s gateway to the world
- NACC and Canadian Airports Council call for strategic investment and regulatory reform in 2026 pre-budget submission
- Public consultation on the future of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport
- Toronto airport expansion plan won’t be released during consultations: port authority
- YMM rocking chair collaboration showcases student creativity and regional pride
Rotary Operator News
- Facing the fuel price crunch
- Horizon Aircraft advances Cavorite X7 flight model through partnership with Marshall Aerospace
- How an egg changed the course of aviation history
- Pilots Who Ask Why? 56 seconds to live
General Aviation News
- Air Canada comments on monetary penalty imposed on former pilot for incorrect licence
- Bombardier’s Global 8000, the World’s fastest civil aircraft, blazes to its first speed record between Montreal, Canada and Nice, France
- Former Air Canada pilot’s alleged fraud a ‘big issue’ for airline’s credibility, some experts say
- Government of Canada introduces targeted support to help Canada’s airline sector weather global fuel market volatility
- H55 delivers certification-grade propulsion battery modules to Pratt & Whitney Canada, supporting demonstration of hybrid-electric aircraft technology
- Hanwha Ocean and Azure Sustainable Fuels explore investment opportunities in Canada’s sustainable aviation fuel sector
- Leggat Aviation hosts Eastern Canada Tour featuring Cessna Grand Caravan EX
- Pilot hospitalized following aircraft crash in Guelph-Eramosa
- Porter Airlines joins International Air Transport Association
- Porter Airlines smashes 10 million seats in 2026: Inside the record-breaking growth
- Transat turns to federal emergency funding after reporting $79M loss tied to fuel costs
- WestJet ‘strongly opposes’ Ottawa’s loan proposal amid rising fuel costs