Air Canada pilot accused of flying for 17 years without proper licence
Former airline captain charged with fraud after allegedly commanding more than 900 flights without required credentials.

Former airline captain charged with fraud after allegedly commanding more than 900 flights without required credentials.





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Some countries ban arrivals from affected countries while others step up screening in bid to contain rare strain.
Airbus says it plans to appeal the ruling, which overturned 2023 acquittal of both companies.
Experts say Israel is using the new flight as a geopolitical tool to cement its footprint in Latin America.

Two US Navy jets collided during an air show at Mountain Home AFB.
Neither the Chinese government nor Boeing issued statements confirming the purchase agreement.
Consumer prices spike in April, driven by soaring energy costs, with petrol prices up nearly 30 percent since last year.
Authorities say individual jumped fence at Denver International Airport in Colorado before being struck.
Surging jet fuel prices are prompting carriers to slash their flight schedules, casting a cloud over summer travel rush.

Spirit’s collapse signals U.S. airline strain as Iran/Hormuz-driven fuel costs rise, cutting jobs and lifting fares.
The shutdown of the budget airline after 34 years has left 17,000 staff members unemployed.