Prime minister, premier called out to support De Havilland strikers
August 24, 2021 – 12:00 AM August 24, 2021 TORONTO – Unifor National President Jerry Dias is calling on the prime minister and the Ontario premier to state publicly that there will be no government money for De Havilland if Unifor members are not building the Dash-8 airplane. “I’m reaching out to Justin Trudeau today […]
De Havilland workers rally to keep 700 jobs in Ontario
TORONTO, Aug. 23, 2021 /CNW/ – Unifor will hold a rally and news conference at the De Havilland picket line on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, where workers are on strike to stop their wealthy corporate owners from moving Dash 8 aircraft production, putting 700 jobs at the Toronto facility at risk. “Our union cannot and will not stand idly […]
Department of Fisheries and Oceans shows off new surveillance plane in Campbell River
From Campbell River Mirror – link to VIDEO and source story The Dash-8 aircraft has longer range and newer technology than predecessor RONAN O’DOHERTY | August 9, 2021 Click to watch video Poachers beware! The Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada has a new tool, and they will be using it to preserve the marine […]
Chorus Aviation Announces Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results
Q2 2021 Key Metrics Net income of $21.5 million, or $0.12 per basic share; a quarter-over-quarter decrease of $7.6 million primarily due to the continued impact of COVID-19 on results related to off-lease aircraft, negotiated amendments to certain lease agreements including extensions, the 2021 CPA amendments and lower unrealized foreign exchange gains of $10.7 million. Adjusted net income1 of $11.4 million, or $0.06 per basic […]
Union ratifies deal with Bombardier at Downsview; talks with De Havilland continue
From CTV News – link to source story The Canadian Press Staff | Sunday, August 1, 2021 A Unifor flag seen at a rally in Regina. (Brendan Ellis/CTV News) TORONTO — Unifor says members of two of its locals have ratified an agreement with Bombardier Aviation at its Downsview plant in north Toronto. Unifor National […]
Production of De Havilland turboprops key to negotiations as strike deadline nears
From City News 1130 – link to source story BY ROSS MAROWITS, THE CANADIAN PRESS | Jul 25, 2021 The exterior of the Bombardier Global 7500 jetline is photographed during a press conference event in Mississauga on Wednesday, December 4, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Tijana Martin The union representing Bombardier and De Havilland aerospace workers in […]
UPDATED: Cape Breton debut of PAL Airlines may be facing another delay
From Saltwire – link to source story Low booking reason for changing start date once more Ian Nathanson · Updated: June 16, 2021 SYDNEY, N.S. — The newest airline set to fly out of Sydney airport is expressing concern over the low number of bookings in place for its Sydney-Halifax route, and says it will be […]
Ravn Alaska Commences Cabin Disinfection Procedures on Dash 8 Aircraft with Autonomous UVC Disinfecting Robot Manufactured by aero hygenx
RAY, the robot delivers high-frequency UVC light that destroys up to 99.9% of pathogens – including the COVID-19 virus. OTTAWA, ON and TORONTO, May 27, 2021 /CNW/ – Ravn Alaska has introduced RAY, the autonomous robot to disinfect its Dash 8 aircraft cabins between flights. Designed and manufactured by aero hygenx inc. in Canada, with support from De Havilland Aircraft of Canada (“De […]
Chorus Aviation announces three-year cargo charter services agreement with Purolator
HALIFAX, NS, May 5, 2021 /CNW/ – Chorus Aviation Inc. (‘Chorus’) (TSX: CHR) is proud to announce that its subsidiary, Voyageur Aviation Corp. (‘Voyageur’), has signed a contract with Purolator Inc. (‘Purolator’) for the provision of air cargo charter services. The term of the contract is for three years, effective April 12, 2021 and follows the successful completion of an […]
Voyageur Aviation awarded contract to upgrade Canada’s National Aerial Surveillance Program (NASP) fleet
HALIFAX, NS, April 29, 2021 /CNW/ – Chorus Aviation Inc. (‘Chorus’) (TSX: CHR) is proud to announce that its subsidiary, Voyageur Aviation Corp. (‘Voyageur’), has been awarded a 3-year contract to upgrade and modify Transport Canada’s National Aerial Surveillance Program (NASP) fleet of three Dash 8-100 and one Dash 7 aircraft with new surveillance equipment. Since 1991, the […]