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Montreal, 30 September 2025 – Global air travel is projected to reach 9.8 billion passengers for 2025 according to Airports Council International (ACI) World’s newly released World Airport Traffic Report (WATR). While international travel is driving growth, regional disparities and medium-term challenges signal a varied outlook.
Global air travel forecasted to reach 9.8 billion passengers in 2025, nearing the historic 10 billion milestone | ACI Worldcy
CIRB Decisions
Bargaining unit order – WestJet, an Alberta Partnership – Order No. 12119-U Acquisition of Sunwing by WestJet – previous declaration that one consolidated bargaining unit for cabin crew members/flight attendants appropriate for collective bargaining – integrated seniority list and other issues related to consolidation and functional integration of bargaining units have been determined – CUPE recognized as bargaining agent for newly consolidated unit at WestJet comprising “all employees of WestJet, an Alberta Partnership employed as cabin crew members/flight attendants, excluding performance and support managers”
CTA News and Decisions
Suspension – Caris Air Services, LLC – Order No. 2025-A-S-180 Licence 250033
Suspension – Leading Edge Aviation, Inc. – Order No. 2025-A-S-181 Licence 230021
Suspension – Hyperion Aviation Limited – Order No. 2025-A-S-182 Licence 190054
Suspension – Bajo Reef Helicopters Ltd. – Order No. 2025-A-S-186 Licence 962017
Suspension – Maxair, LLC – Order No. 2025-A-S-188 Licence 210074
Suspension – Wright Air Service, Inc. – Order No. 2025-A-S-192 Licence 967623
Suspension – FlyCarolina, LLC – Order No. 2025-A-S-194 Licence 180069
TC/TSB News
- Airworthiness Directives
- Civil Aviation Safety Alerts
- TSB is deploying a team of investigators following an ultralight aircraft accident near Grande Prairie, Alberta
Industry Association News
- ACI – Biannual global air travel demand update
- CBAA – Government and Regulatory Affairs – October 2025
- CBAA – Welcome letter to Minister of Transport
- CBAA – Your Weekly Bulletin – October 2, 2025
- IATA – Air cargo resilience continues: August demand up 4.1%
- IATA – IATA and industry partners urge governments to expedite release of CORSIA eligible emissions units
- IATA – Passenger demand grows 4.6% in August
Union News
- AMFA – AMFA-Calm Air Negotiations Update #5
- AMFA –AMFA-Jazz Line Negotiations Update #5: Air Canada Express – A mixed bag
- CUPE Air Canada Component – Bargaining Committee Update – 57 – Judicial review applications – Update
- Unifor 2002 –Bargaining update for PASS members
- Unifor 2002 –Swissport Montreal members ratify new collective agreement
- Unifor 2002 –Talks break off between Unifor and Paladin Airport Security Services
Airport News
- CBSA resolves outage at Canadian airport inspection kiosks, 2nd this week
- Charlottetown Airport seen 16% less air travel this August, down 8% total this year
- High hopes: Upgrades at Red Deer Airport raise hope for passenger service revival
- New commercial airline coming to Sudbury, with direct flights to Ottawa and Quebec
- New Indigenous space planned near Region of Waterloo International Airport
- North Bay city council approves $720K subsidy for airport
- Yorkton Regional Airport holds open house for new terminal building
- YVR President and CEO Tamara Vrooman recognized as Canadian Business Leader of the Year by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Rotary Operator News
- AEM secures another STC for its MTP136D aerial firefighting radio
- As China explores the Arctic, Canada’s military is preparing for confrontation
- Canadian Air Parts acquires RNB Aviation Services
- CCC, Nav-Aids supply Black Hawk ground support testing equipment to U.S. Army
- DART Aerospace marks 50 years of innovation and global expansion
- Volatus Aerospace and VoltaXplore sign LOI for Canadian-made battery supply to power next-gen drones
- Wisk Air Helicopters now an authorized Garmin Avionics Dealer, with NOHFC-supported talent
General Aviation News
- Air Canada serves free alcohol in economy as passengers balk at airline fees
- Alberta man, 50, dies in ultralight plane crash near Grande Prairie
- Avianor appoints Mario Lafrance as Vice President & General Manager
- Bombardier’s Global 7500 jet soars to new heights with its 150th speed record, building on its industry-defining record-setting performance
- Canadian travellers, airlines, airports could be hit financially if pre-clearance into U.S. lost, says expert
- From Six Nations to the sky: WestJet and Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities team up with Iroquois Roots girls rugby team for journey abroad
- Global Aerospace appoints Gavin McMahon as President, Global Aerospace Canada
- Hercs to the rescue? B.C. petition seeks retired CC-130H aircraft for national firefighting fleet
- How one 89-year-old pilot flew a single-engine plane from Portugal to Newfoundland
- MRU aviation marks 55 years with new hangar
- NAV CANADA reports August 2025 traffic figure
- Northwest mayors have high hopes for air service, airports
- Porter Airlines introduces new scholarship and awards for future Algonquin College aviation professionals
- Reclining on your next WestJet flight may mean having to upgrade seats
- WestJet provides notice of data incident to United States residents
