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Certification nears for Bombardier Global 7500
Bombardier has almost wrapped up certification flight testing on its ultra-long-range Global 7500 and expects to secure approval for the twinjet "shortly", ahead a first delivery later this year.
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AnalysisPorter sees marketing gold in Aeroplan deal
Porter Airlines’ agreement with Aeroplan owner Aimia will bring the Toronto carrier substantial marketing heft and marks a shift by Aeroplan away from reliance on Air Canada and its Star Alliance affiliates, executives say.
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Canadian regulators certify Bombardier's 90-seat Q400
Transport Canada has certified the 90-seat variant of Bombardier's Q400, paving the way for the Montreal-based airframer to deliver the type to launch customer SpiceJet.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Air Canada's revenue jumps on international growth
Air Canada's profits may have slipped in the second quarter, but investors welcomed the company's broader financial results, which included a notable surge in revenue across nearly all Air Canada's markets.
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Canada asks fighter bidders for sustainment information
As Canada formulates requirements for a future fighter to replace Boeing CF-18 Hornets, the government is now asking six potential bidders for information about their capabilities to maintain the new fleet.
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FARNBOROUGH: Norwegian SAR helicopter draws Canadian interest
Canada is still evaluating potential enhancements for its fleet of Leonardo Helicopters CH-149 Cormorant search and rescue rotorcraft, with a delegation present at Farnborough as part of the process.
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FARNBOROUGH: Bombardier unveils CRJ 'Atmosphere' cabin
On the first day of Farnborough Bombardier unveiled to the world a CRJ900 decked out in the company's new Atmosphere cabin, highlighting a series of upgrades aimed at propelling the venerable regional jet into its next chapter.
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FARNBOROUGH: Bombardier looks to Asia for regional aircraft boom
Bombardier's regional aircraft focus seems poised to shift more toward Asia and other developing markets in the coming years, in acknowledgement of aviation's advancements in those regions and the relative maturity of the North American market.
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FARNBOROUGH: Challenges remain for Canada's aerospace sector
Was Airbus taking majority ownership of the CSeries on 1 July good or bad for Canada’s aerospace sector? It depends if your pint glass is half full. The upbeat take on the deal is that the European manufacturer will secure the future of a clean-sheet programme that, while brimming with ...
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Porter joins industry in selling 'basic' economy fares
Canadian niche carrier Porter Airlines has rolled out its own version of basic economy, unveiling a new, discounted fare class that requires passengers pay more for services previously included in the price of the ticket.
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Passengers with bags slowed WestJet 737 evacuation: TSB
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) has again called attention to the problem of passengers carrying luggage during emergency aircraft evacuations.
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Jazz operated damaged aircraft after 2017 hard landing
The hard landing of a Jazz Aviation Bombardier Q400 in 2017 substantially damaged the aircraft and generated enough load to trigger a switch designed to activate only after a crash, according to a report from the Transportation Safety Board of Canada.
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OPINION: Does Bombardier have appetite to invest in regional range?
Back before Bombardier bet the farm on the CSeries, its interest in commercial aviation was confined to regional aircraft.
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PICTURES: WestJet 737 Max 8 in new livery
Photographs have surfaced of a WestJet Boeing 737 Max 8 in the airline's new livery, giving an initial look at a paint scheme that the Calgary-based airline rolled out in May.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Bombardier returns to regional aircraft roots
Ten years ago, Bombardier shifted away from regional aircraft when it launched the CSeries, a move executives said would enable it to tap into a larger-aircraft market they viewed as otherwise ignored.
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Bombardier will not replace CRJ's CF34s with new engines
Bombardier has ruled out updating its CRJ line of regional aircraft with currently-available new engines, saying additional weight of new engines would largely erode improvements in engine efficiency.
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Bombardier considering Atmosphere cabin for Q400
Bombardier is considering developing a version of its new CRJ Atmosphere cabin for its Q400 turboprop as the company renews its regional aircraft focus, says Bombardier president of commercial aircraft Fred Cromer.
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Bombardier to display CRJ900 with Atmosphere cabin at Farnborough
Bombardier will showcase its new Atmosphere cabin on a CRJ900 painted in Delta Air Lines' colours at the Farnborough air show next month.
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Norwegian to launch Canadian flights in October
Norwegian will enter the Canadian market later this year with flights to the French Caribbean, and in March 2019 will add a new daily service between Hamilton and Irish capital Dublin.
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Flair to establish hub in Edmonton
Canadian startup Flair Airlines will increasingly center its flight network at Edmonton and intends to move its headquarters to the city in the coming months.