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Virginia Democrats file motion asking for stay in map ruling as Trump touts ‘huge win’ for Republicans – as it happened

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The Guardian - US

Study finds spike in anti-Québec comments following Air Canada CEO’s language scandal

Language issues in Canada regularly spark controversy and fuel polarizing debates, which can then be echoed and amplified in the media and by citizens.

The Conversation

Britain’s ugliest dog joins petition to allow pets in plane cabins on UK flights

Most commercial airlines in the UK do not allow pets in the cabin

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Transponders to be installed on New York area airport ground vehicles following deadly collision

Transponders that might have helped pinpoint the location of a fire truck that collided with a landing Air Canada jet in New York will soon be installed on ground vehicles at the region’s three major airports

The Independent UK

Firefighter heard ‘stop, stop, stop’ before LaGuardia plane crash but got confused, NTSB report says

The frantic warning came after an air traffic controller had cleared the truck to cross the runway

The Independent UK

Oil Spikes Due To Iran War Have Added More Than $100 To Long-Haul Flight Tickets In Europe: Study

Spikes in oil prices as a result of the Iran war has added more than $100 to tickets of long-haul flights in Europe, according to a new study.

International Business Times

Air Canada Cuts U.S. Flights Amidst Rising Fuel Costs

Air Canada has suspended some of its U.S.-bound flights as a result of rising fuel prices.

International Business Times

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Canadian astronaut’s bon mots help heal wounds from French language row

Jeremy Hansen praised for speaking French in space after Air Canada chief’s linguistic snub exposed tensions and drew rebuke from PM

The Guardian - US

Air Canada temporarily suspends some flights to New York and other locations

Separately, Spirit Airlines reportedly seeks emergency US government funds as Iran war keeps aviation fuel costs high

The Guardian - US

UPS plane forced to abort landing as aircraft crosses its runway in Louisville

It comes months after a UPS plane crashed at the same airport

The Independent UK

Air Canada suspends flights to JFK in months-long pause as jet fuel costs soar

It comes after a European carrier grounded planes permanently in response to the crisis

The Independent UK

Ousted Air Canada CEO failed to speak French—and forgot the basics of crisis leadership

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Fortune

The Air Canada CEO exit is a warning to chief executives: Read the room

A CEO’s English condolence video after a deadly crash ignited fury in francophone Canada—and shows why cultural fluency is now a core leadership skill.

Fortune

Why Speaking French Still Matters in Canada's Top Jobs After Air Canada CEO Announces Retirement

Michael Rousseau's departure from Air Canada underscores the growing importance of bilingualism in Canadian corporate leadership, following backlash over his English-only condolence message.

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Air Canada CEO to quit after furor over English-only message to families of LaGuardia crash victims

Michael Rousseau said he could not express himself adequately in French despite “many lessons over several years.”

The Independent UK

Air Canada CEO announces retirement amid intense backlash after deadly plane crash

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The Guardian - US

Air Canada CEO to resign after backlash to video tribute of pilots killed in crash

Michael Rousseau faced mockery for speaking English and not French while addressing fatal LaGuardia airport crash

The Independent UK

Air Canada CEO to step down following ‘lack of compassion’ from English-only speech after crash

The Air Canada Jazz flight from Montreal collided with a fire truck on the runway shortly after landing

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The Independent UK

Air Canada flight attendant ejected from seat during LaGuardia crash pictured in hospital as daughter describes horror injuries

Air Canada flight attendant Solange Tremblay suffered two shattered legs, a fractured spine, and severe skin damage in the crash

The Guardian - US

Lawmakers call for Air Canada chief to resign after English-only message to plane crash victims

Quebec’s legislature passes vote calling on Michael Rousseau to step down, citing ‘lack of respect for the French language’ and families in mourning

The Independent UK

LaGuardia Airport runway reopens after tragic collision killed two

Roughly 40 people received hospital treatment for injuries, including two firefighters and a flight attendant who survived after being thrown onto the tarmac

The Independent UK

Air Canada CEO apologizes after being urged to resign over LaGuardia plane crash statement

Quebec’s premier called on the airline executive to resign on Wednesday

The Independent UK

Mark Carney accuses Air Canada boss of ‘lack of judgment and compassion’ after deadly crash

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The Independent UK

Mark Carney slams Air Canada for ‘lack of judgement and compassion’ after LaGuardia airport crash condolences delivered only in English

Mark Carney hit out at Air Canada for a "lack of judgment and compassion" after the airline's CEO expressed condolences to victims' families in a four-minute video spoken almost entirely in English.

The Independent UK

The safety system that failed to prevent deadly runway collision at LaGuardia

New York's LaGuardia Airport is one of 35 major airports nationwide that have Airport Surface Detection Systems, known as ASDE-X

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