Even with a clarification document issued, TC still manages to confuse. My interpretation is that nothing changes from status quo other than the “Skill Test does not meet ICAO requirements” added to remarks. However, SIC ride reports will no longer be accepted to validate an ATPL application (which ...

NTSB HD video of accident site and debris field. Those that are familiar with the aircraft will recognize many of the components from the forward galley and flight deck. Much of that debris is near or under the ARFF vehicle. The video gives a perspective of the construction of the ARFF vehicle. It a...

@1:14 mark on video provides a picture of ARFF vehicle upright on its wheels prior to removal from the runway. Seems to indicate quite clearly the impact consequence on the truck (viewed from the non-impact side of the vehicle). Pilots are coming home via a dignified transfer from EWR. https://www.y...

plane was on the ground 8 seconds before, standard I have control at 6 seconds, heavy brakes at 4 seconds A CA taking control from the landing FO 2 seconds after touchdown is the furthest thing from ‘standard’. Perhaps more will be derived from the intercom portion of the CVR, but it would appear t...

The identities of the two deceased Jazz pilots are circulating in the media. Not yet verified by Jazz or the NTSB, although I would expect that to happen later today.

As described by the FAA Administrator yesterday - “young men at the start of their careers”.

Godspeed.

Sincerest condolences to the families of the deceased pilots, as well as to the surviving flight attendants and to the Jazz family at large. This will be a very difficult time. There is a cctv video of the collision itself on Reddit. I will not repost the link as it is very disturbing to watch. You ...

WJ bought the airline and the tour company. The hotels were not part of the deal. Sunwing (corp) used to have HUGE exposure in Cuba (including 50%+ of all seats flown to and from Cuban destinations). WJ will clearly be affected, but at least they do not have tens of millions of investment dollars ti...

Folks, it’s really very simple: the Canadian ATP did not conform to ICAO Annex 1. The purpose of an ATP is to certify that a pilot is competent to act as PIC of a multi‑crew airplane. Yet Canada was issuing ATPs that conferred PIC privileges in multi‑crew operations without the applicant ever havin...

Correct. From the sounds of it as well AC was not happy with the whole program hence why they decided to get rid of it. What a concept eh, you're shitty for AC but we are okay with you flying our paint and brand under GGN/Sky Regional/Jazz, but we don't want you at AC. If that's seriously the train...

Leave it to TC to mess up something that should otherwise be straightforward. The existing problem is that experience requirements for ATPL were leftovers from the 1940’s/1950’s/1960’s. So a flight instructor who met the experience requirements and did a multi-IFR ride in a Beech Duchess could be is...

A proper US ATC clearance will be “descend via the BRUSR 1 arrival - runway 08 transition”. So your altitude clearance limit is the lowest altitude on the STAR page including the transition. In this case 4000’ with lateral guidance track 108 degrees after JAMIL. The only other possible clearance phr...

I think you're SUPER conservative there. Probably closer to 20+ per NB and 30-35+ per WB with all the ULR flying now. Jazz varied between 12 to 14 per fin. I doubt an AC NB would be 20 plus people per fin when they work 16 days instead of 18 Except the 321XLR will be doing Europe, North Africa and ...

The AC quarterly MD&A is the most reliable source for fleet projection as it is associated with a publicly traded company and therefore must meet reporting accuracy requirements. Q3 2025 Page 14: 18 planned 220 deliveries in 2026. See also page 21. https://content.presspage.com/uploads/3167/9370158...

When you get the RWYCC - whether it is 5/5/5 or 3/3/3 or 2/2/1 - remember it is the runway divided in to thirds. It does not express a value for every square inch of the runway surface. When exiting at a high speed exit, the runway and RWYCC condition report will likely be accurate. But the ‘trap’ i...

Hey thanks for the updated numbers. I just keep hearing by our VP of commercial on earnings calls and our COO's vimeo videos how 2026 is the year we welcome 35 new 220's. Didn't realize so many had already arrived. Do you know where they're getting 35 from? No idea. The only number I've heard for 2...

“Plan to exit at the end” is a common phrase associated with overruns in contaminated runway/reduced friction conditions. And while it is NOT the controllers responsibility to fly the plane, it can become a trap if the pilots are not hyper aware of potential reduced friction hazards on the landing r...

In the recorded message from Mark G he mentions that the initial 8 are replacements for the older 330’s. Which is surprising since the aircraft has a lot longer range. I do know that the older 330’s has had a 20,000 hour extension which is about five years on average. The airline is looking at ASM ...

There is a compelling argument for AC to migrate to a standalone 787/350 operator but I wouldn’t be surprised to see Boeing swoop in with aggressive discounting and immediate availability (post-certification). And the winner is……. https://www.aircanada.com/media/a-new-era-in-long-haul-air-canada-to...

I'm sure training costs are part of the decision, but only a small part. Delivery slots seem to be a major decider of which aircraft an airline chooses. Whichever manufacturer will deliver the airplanes closest to when the airline wants them. Airline discounts and total purchase cost is also quite ...

It will be interesting to see if the insurance company honours any claims. Also, possible liability issues for several parties.

Just curious where you're getting the 35 A220s number? Order was 60 total with options for another 5. We are well into the 40s delivered. Last I heard there are 18 deliveries pending and that would be it. This is a critically important point. A lot of young people hired that will permanently be ahe...

Kudos to management if they got work for 15 Jetz. That's quite a coup. Many of the 319’s are probably owned aircraft (no lease/no debt). Therefore, no meaningful financial consequence to low utilization rates. Perhaps AC commercial has a strategy to expand charter ops (typically associated with ext...

Cypresshill wrote: ↑Wed Jan 28, 2026 1:59 pm The MEC Executive is out as of yesterday.

https://www.alpa.org/press-room/2026/01 ... oming-term

That's what I have heard. My guess is management wants to exert some leverage for upcoming negotiations. However, wages and working conditions are supposed to be frozen until the first TA is ratified.. I would argue that moving someone to another base is an unnegotiated change to working conditions...

Still a pilot problem... there aren't enough out there. From an AC management email to employees: "Yesterday, we announced our intent to expand the commercial agreement under which PAL Airlines operates regional flights for Air Canada Express, helping us to protect and grow service in Eastern Canad...