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Titan sub: design flaws and company groupthink central to catastrophe, report finds

Canadian officials find structural defects in material used for hull and say firm failed to fully test ‘novel’ design

The Guardian - UK

Air Canada pilot flew more than 900 flights over 17 years using fake licence; police call case 'movie script'

For nearly 17 years, an Air Canada captain flew hundreds of passenger flights without holding the licence required for the job, according to Canadian police.

The Times of India

Air Canada Pilot Flew More Than 900 Passenger Flights Without Proper Licence, Police Allege

A former Air Canada pilot is charged with flying over 900 flights without the required airline transport pilot licence, prompting a criminal investigation.

International Business Times UK

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Former Air Canada captain accused of flying for years without the correct license

"Safety was not compromised by this incident because all pilots at Air Canada undergo mandatory recurrent training every six months to validate their flying competency," Air Canada said.

Euronews

Air Canada pilot accused of flying for 17 years without proper licence

Describing an elaborate ruse that “read like a movie script,” Canadian authorities accused a longtime Air Canada pilot of fraud on Tuesday, saying he had flown many hundreds of hours over 17 years despite not having the proper credential to sit in the captain’s seat.

Bangkok Post

Former Air Canada Pilot Charged After Allegedly Flying Hundreds of Flights Without the Required License

A former Air Canada pilot, Geoffrey Wall, faces charges for allegedly flying over 900 flights without the necessary Airline Transport Pilot License, using fraudulent documents to misrepresent his credentials.

International Business Times UK

Air Canada pilot charged after allegedly flying without a proper license between 2009 and 2025

A former Air Canada pilot has been charged after allegedly flying for years without a proper license

The Independent UK

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Former Air Canada pilot charged after allegedly flying hundreds of flights without a proper license

Despite the serious allegations, Air Canada maintained that passenger safety was not compromised

The Independent UK

Volkswagen Recalls 38,000 SUVs For Fuel Tank Issues

Volkswagen is recalling nearly 38,710 Taos crossovers because they might leak fuel in the event of a severe rear-end collision. The vehicles have a wiring harness for the fuel pressure sensor that is too short.

Motor1

Canada approves latest Gulfstream business jets after Trump tariff threat

Canadian regulators have approved Gulfstream G700 and G800 business jets in a move that comes weeks after new tariff threats from U.S. President Donald Trump over the planes’ status in Canada

The Independent UK

Canada asks Air India to investigate pilot charged with showing up intoxicated to work

Transport Canada flagged breach of aviation rules after detaining pilot in Vancouver and has asked Air India to submit investigation report by 26 January

The Independent UK

'It Won't Be Me': Elon Musk's Threat Over His $1 Trillion Tesla Pay Package

Today on Critical Materials: Musk threatens to leave over pay package, Canada joins U.S. in axing EV tax credit and Americans are defaulting on their car loans.

InsideEVs

Is the DJI Mini 5 Pro really a legal nightmare? Here's what the world's big drone regulators told me

The DJI Mini 5 Pro has caused a lot of confusion and debate this week over its weight and what that means for how you can fly it –here are the answers from the world's biggest drone regulators.

TechRadar

If You Have Any Of These Motorcycle and Snowmobile Helmets, Stop Wearing Them Now

Helmet maker 509, along with Polaris, are recalling certain youth helmets because they fail to provide sufficient protection in a crash in the US and Canada.

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The Independent UK

Canada to take steps to protect vanishing North Atlantic right whales from ships

The Canadian government says it is taking steps this summer to protect a vanishing species of whale from lethal collisions with ships in its waters

International Business Times UK

Could WestJet Cybersecurity Incident Mean More Planes Could Go Down In The Future? Details We Know So Far

The airline said the incident, which restricted access for several internal users, has not disrupted flight operations or safety protocols.

RideApart

BRP Is Recalling Some Ski-Doo and Lynx Snowmobiles For Crash Hazard

If you live in the US or Canada and you purchased certain 2025 Ski-Doo or Lynx snowmobiles, parent company Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) is recalling them for a potential safety issue. On 2025 sleds equipped with either the 600R E-TEC, 850 E-TEC, or 850 E-TEC Turbo R engine, there's a…

The Conversation

The use of drones during wildfires can disrupt response operations

Unauthorized and irresponsible use of drones in wildfire zones can create problems for firefighting aircraft, as seen in a recent collision during the Los Angeles wildfires. A Canadian Super Scooper aircraft assisting with the wildfire suppression was grounded after being hit by a drone.

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The Conversation

Safety concerns are at the heart of the railway dispute as arbitration decision draws near

On Aug. 24, Canada’s federal labour board ordered the Canadian National (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPK) railways, along with over 9,000 workers, to return to work and enter binding arbitration to produce a new contract. The Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) acted on the government’s referral when making…

RideApart

Recall: Some 2024 Ski-Doo MXZ And Renegade Snowmobiles Could Have Ski Issue

Ski-Doo and parent company Bombardier Recreational Products issued a safety recall on some 2024 MXZ and Renegade snowmobiles due to a ski molding issue.

RideApart

UPDATE: Polaris Issues Stop Ride Recall On Some 2022-2024 Snowmobiles

Both the US Consumer Product Safety Commission and Transport Canada announced a Polaris recall for 2022-2024 Matryx snowmobiles because the clutch can fail.

The Conversation

After the Manitoba crash, Canada needs to rethink bus safety

The recent collision between a bus and a semi-truck near Carberry, Man., which killed 16 seniors, is the latest fatal incident to raise concerns about bus and road safety in Canada. The crash shares similarities to other fatal bus crashes like the 2018 Humboldt Broncos bus crash and the 2019…

The Conversation

On the 10th anniversary of the Lac-Mégantic rail disaster, what's changed?

On July 6, 2013, a runaway train carrying 72 tank cars loaded with volatile Bakken shale oil derailed and exploded in Lac-Mégantic, a small town in southeastern Québec. It killed 47 people, orphaned 26 children, spilled a record six million litres of oil and incinerated the town centre.

The Conversation

Canadian airlines brace for a summer of change as U.S. airlines consider reforms

The United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently issued a report on the causes of flight disruptions before and after the pandemic. The report also outlined the challenges airlines faced managing and responding to these flight disruptions.

The Conversation

Rail accidents: Public safety and accountability suffer because of deregulation

The ongoing environmental tragedy in Ohio caused by the derailment of a Norfolk Southern train carrying hazardous materials — which sent toxic chemicals into the air and local waterways — will take a long time to clean up. And if a similar rail tragedy in Canada is an example, it…

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