A pilot and passenger were taken to hospital after a small plane went off the runway during an air show at the Portage la Prairie Airport.
Two Hurt After Plane Crashes at Portage la Prairie Air Show
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Air Travel Articles
Visa Travel Rules Part of Talks with European Union, Carney Says
Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed Tuesday that changes to visa rules for travel to European countries are a “possibility.”
StandardAero Completes Expansion of Winnipeg Facility
StandardAero has officially completed a 70,000-square-foot expansion of its Winnipeg maintenance facility, supported by $3-million from the Manitoba government.
WestJet, CUPE Reached Tentative Deal After Company Offered Pay Bump
WestJet and the union representing about 4,400 flight attendants reached a new deal after the company made an offer that included a pay bump, increases in meal allowances, and a top-up for cabin crew while they’re on duty.
Winnipeg Travellers Get Two New Direct Routes to Sun Destinations This Winter
WestJet is adding two new direct routes from Winnipeg to sunny destinations as part of the airline’s upcoming winter schedule.
Plane Makes Emergency Landing on Highway Near Sandy Lake
The pilot of a small aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing on a Manitoba highway Thursday evening.
New CC-295 Kingfisher Search and Rescue Aircraft Arrives in Winnipeg
The Royal Canadian Air Force’s new fixed-wing search and rescue aircraft, the CC-295 Kingfisher, arrived Friday at 17 Wing Winnipeg.
‘Canada Strong Pass’ Offering Tourism Discounts Returning in June
The federal government is bringing back the Canada Strong Pass next month, which offers discounts on Via Rail travel and admission to museums and national parks.
2 RCAF Jets, 1 Hercules To Do Flyby Over 17 Wing Winnipeg Thursday
Keep your eyes (and ears) on the skies of Winnipeg Thursday afternoon.
Feds to Hike Max Fine for Airlines Abusing Passenger Protection Regulations to $1M
The federal government plans to quadruple to $1 million the maximum fine for airlines that repeatedly violate passengers’ rights.
Ottawa Plans to Outsource Air Passenger Complaints Process Amid Record Backlog
The federal government says it will outsource the air passenger complaints process to a third party in a bid to clear the massive backlog at the country’s transport regulator.
Ottawa Pumps $19.5M into Winnipeg Defence and Aerospace Industries
The federal government is investing $19.5 million in three Winnipeg-based projects aimed at bolstering Canada’s defence industrial capacity.
