Paddle Your Own KanooMateusz Maszczynski

Air Canada cabin crew accuse Air Canada Rouge of exceeding a 50-aircraft cap in “unauthorized” fleet expansion

Air Canada flight attendants allege the carrier is illegally growing its cheaper leisure subsidiary, Air Canada Rouge, by increasing fleet size beyond a stated 50-aircraft cap. The dispute signals intensifying internal and compliance pressure as the airline pushes its leisure strategy.

2026-05-22T21:40:46.307333-07:00
FlightGlobalJon Hemmerdinger

FAA targets PW4000 sensor flaw linked to tailpipe fires, in-flight shutdowns

By FlightGlobal: An FAA proposed order comes after P&W issued service bulletins to address the concern. The Federal Aviation Administration has responded to a sensor durability problem that has caused multiple incidents of Pratt & Whitney (P&W) PW4000 turbofans suffering tailpipe fires and in-flight shutdowns.

2026-05-22T09:39:58.332708-07:00
The Air CurrentCarter Johnston

To avoid forced retirement, MHI RJ prepared to retrofit CRJ fleet with traffic awareness tech

By The Air Current: MHI RJ said for the first time it is prepared to retrofit the North American CRJ regional jet fleet with key traffic situational awareness technology, known as ADS-B “In,” which could soon be mandated for aircraft operating in the United States.

2026-05-22T10:56:10.147843-07:00