Air Canada urges Trudeau to stop pilot strike threatening chaos for travellers

Air Canada urges Trudeau to stop pilot strike threatening chaos for travellers

Air Canada has urged Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to step in as a possible pilots’ strike threatens to ground its operations. This unprecedented request for government intervention has sparked controversy in the aviation sector. The airline’s pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), have been in a deadlock over contract negotiations. […]

Chorus Aviation to offload RAL assets for C$1.9bn, setting stage for strategic overhaul

Chorus Aviation to offload RAL assets for C$1.9bn, setting stage for strategic overhaul

Chorus Aviation Inc. (TSX: CHR) has announced a landmark agreement to divest its Regional Aircraft Leasing (RAL) segment, including Falko Regional Aircraft Limited and equity interests in related aircraft investment funds, to affiliates of HPS Investment Partners, LLC. The total consideration for this transaction amounts to approximately C$1.9 billion, comprising C$814 million in cash and […]

Heart Aerospace secures $107m for hybrid-electric airplane development

Heart Aerospace secures $107m for hybrid-electric airplane development

In an unprecedented move signaling a major advancement in the aviation sector, Swedish hybrid-electric airplane manufacturer Heart Aerospace announced a colossal $107 million in Series B funding. This critical injection of capital marks a pivotal moment for sustainable regional air travel, bringing the company’s total financing to a staggering $145 million since its inception. The […]