Aviation

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Air Canada: Record revenue, suspends outlook due to Iran war costs

Air Canada (TSX:AC) posted record Q1 2026 operating revenues of C$5.8 billion but suspended 2026 guidance due to geopolitical instability.

The “picks and shovels” of the sky: Analyzing Mobix Labs’ push into the drone market

As the Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) sector transitions from a niche defense vertical into a projected...

Transat revises 2026 program amid aviation fuel crisis

Transat (TSX:TRZ) cut planned capacity by 6% between May and October 2026 to respond to the aviation fuel crisis and volatile energy markets.
Satellite connectivity

MDA Space to supply antennas for OneWeb constellation extension

MDA Space (TSX:MDA) was selected by Airbus to build antennas for the next phase of Eutelsat’s OneWeb low Earth orbit satellite.

Bombardier and Vista sign $300 million parts agreement

Bombardier (TSX:BBD.A) and Vista Global, a top business flight services provider based in Dubai, sign a 5-year, US$300M parts agreement.

Small-cap drone company lands NATO training contract

Drone company Volatus Aerospace (TSX:FLT) is awarded a two-year C$2.1 million training contract with a NATO-allied government.
Draganfly - Draganfly's heavy lift drone.

Canadian drone CEO appears before Senate Committee on defence industry strategy

Draganfly’s (CSE:DPRO) chief executive testified before a Senate committee on how defence procurement must adapt to modern conflict.

Bombardier stock buyback program prepares for takeoff

Bombardier (TSX:BBD.A/BBD.B) will begin a new normal course issuer bid or stock buyback program on April 15, 2026.

Air Canada announces search for new CEO

Air Canada (TSX:AC) announced the retirement of president and CEO Michael Rousseau following nearly two decades with the company.

NRC adds Bombardier Global 6500 to research fleet to support defence

The National Research Council of Canada has acquired a Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft to support advanced defence and dual use research.

Transat cash flow takes off in Q1 2026

Transat A.T. (TSX:TRZ) reports Q1 2026 financial results marked by a robust 68 per cent increase in adjusted EBITDA year-over-year.

MDA Space launches 49North to strengthen Canada’s defence capabilities beyond space

MDA Space Ltd. (TSX:MDA) launches 49North, a Canadian defence business delivering multi-domain and mission-critical capabilities.

Air Canada expands access to destinations in Türkiye

Air Canada (TSX:AC) and Pegasus Airlines announced a new interline partnership, giving travellers easier access to destinations in Türkiye.

Bombardier scales up services business with strategic acquisition

Bombardier expands its services business with the acquisition of Velocity Maintenance, a US aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul company.