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Bombardier acquires Velocity Maintenance Solutions to expand U.S. MRO and AOG network

Bombardier has acquired U.S. MRO provider Velocity Maintenance Solutions through its Learjet Inc. unit, expanding its aftermarket footprint and AOG capabilities in the United States. Velocity brings a 35,000 sq ft hangar at New Castle (ILG) and 14 mobile repair trucks deployed across the U.S.

2026-02-09T05:13:54.661164-08:00

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CSI Aviation secures over $1.2bn in ICE aviation contracts

2026-02-09T10:09:28.047448-08:00

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TSB cautions pilots on passenger autorotation training after fatal Alberta helicopter crash

2026-02-09T08:08:32.699339-08:00

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Air Transat launches first nonstop Toronto and Montreal—Rio de Janeiro services

2026-02-08T15:13:04.580689-08:00

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CSI Aviation secures over $1.2bn in ICE aviation contracts US aviation services provider CSI Aviation has secured more than $1.2 billion in contracts with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, boosting its government services backlog. The awards deepen CSI's role in domestic aircraft maintenance, logistics and support for ICE operations and materially increase near-term revenue visibility.

2026-02-09T10:09:28.047448-08:00

CSI Aviation secures over $1.2bn in ICE aviation contracts

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TSB cautions pilots on passenger autorotation training after fatal Alberta helicopter crash The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has cautioned pilots to "carefully consider" exposing passengers to the elevated risks of autorotation practice after a private helicopter flight crashed in Alberta last year. The warning follows the TSB's investigation into the fatal accident and highlights training-related risk management.

2026-02-09T08:08:32.699339-08:00

TSB cautions pilots on passenger autorotation training after fatal Alberta helicopter crash

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Bombardier acquires Velocity Maintenance Solutions to expand U.S. MRO and AOG network Bombardier has acquired U.S. MRO provider Velocity Maintenance Solutions through its Learjet Inc. unit, expanding its aftermarket footprint and AOG capabilities in the United States. Velocity brings a 35,000 sq ft hangar at New Castle (ILG) and 14 mobile repair trucks deployed across the U.S.

2026-02-09T05:13:54.661164-08:00

Bombardier acquires Velocity Maintenance Solutions to expand U.S. MRO and AOG network

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Porter launches Montréal–Nassau nonstop — carrier's first Caribbean route from Montréal Porter Airlines launched seasonal nonstop service between Montréal–Trudeau (YUL) and Nassau, The Bahamas (NAS) — the carrier's first Caribbean route from Montréal. The winter link operates up to three weekly roundtrips and makes Nassau reachable from Porter's three eastern Canada hubs alongside Toronto and Ottawa.

2026-02-08T15:53:46.330031-08:00

Porter launches Montréal–Nassau nonstop — carrier's first Caribbean route from Montréal

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Air Transat launches first nonstop Toronto and Montreal—Rio de Janeiro services Air Transat inaugurated its first nonstop flights to Rio de Janeiro last week, launching services from Toronto Pearson and Montréal–Trudeau. The new routings establish direct scheduled links between Canada’s two largest international gateways and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão, expanding the carrier’s long‑haul leisure network.

2026-02-08T15:13:04.580689-08:00

Air Transat launches first nonstop Toronto and Montreal—Rio de Janeiro services

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Rotor Maxx Support acquires Canadian CH-124 Sea Kings Rotor Maxx Support Limited was named the successful bidder in the Canadian government's competitive sale of CH-124 Sea King helicopters, acquiring ex-RCAF/RN maritime anti-submarine airframes. The purchase transfers legacy Sea King assets to a civilian support specialist and alters disposition of Canada’s naval rotary-wing inventory.

2026-02-08T11:12:30.587989-08:00

Rotor Maxx Support acquires Canadian CH-124 Sea Kings

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Allegiant Q4 2025: $31.9M net profit; revenue $627.7M, liquidity $1.1B Allegiant Travel Company reported Q4 2025 net profit of $31.9 million ($1.73 per diluted share) as revenue rose 4.5% year‑over‑year to $627.7 million. The carrier finished the quarter with $1.1 billion in total liquidity.

2026-02-08T08:13:59.331131-08:00

Allegiant Q4 2025: $31.9M net profit; revenue $627.7M, liquidity $1.1B

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American's $111M year leaves it far behind Delta and United, heightening pressure on CEO American Airlines posted just $111 million in annual profit, far behind Delta's $5 billion and United's $3.3 billion. The performance gap has intensified scrutiny of CEO Robert Isom and raised governance and operational questions as the carrier lags its biggest U.S. competitors.

2026-02-07T05:14:26.913733-08:00

American's $111M year leaves it far behind Delta and United, heightening pressure on CEO

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Bombardier acquires Velocity Maintenance Solutions to expand U.S. MRO and AOG network

CSI Aviation secures over $1.2bn in ICE aviation contracts

TSB cautions pilots on passenger autorotation training after fatal Alberta helicopter crash

Air Transat launches first nonstop Toronto and Montreal—Rio de Janeiro services

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