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SAS’s Anko van der Werff will leave his post to become Air Canada’s next chief executive, taking the role by early 2027. The move represents a high-profile outsider appointment aimed at driving a strategic turnaround for Air Canada, with questions surrounding language requirements in a bilingual Canadian context and how his international experience will shape the carrier’s transformation.
An Air Canada Express flight operated by PAL Airlines diverted to Boston after the captain became incapacitated with a seizure mid-flight; the first officer calmly managed the emergency and landed the Dash 8-400 safely, with the captain taken to hospital and praise directed at the crew for handling the crisis.
An Air Canada Express Dash 8-400 on AC7664 from Newark to Halifax diverted to Boston after the captain became incapacitated. The first officer landed the aircraft safely and emergency crews met the plane; several passengers helped restrain the captain during what was described as a seizure-like episode. The captain was hospitalized, and the flight later continued to Halifax. The incident highlights the importance of two-pilot crews and trained crew responses to in-flight medical emergencies.
An Air Canada flight from Newark to Halifax diverted to Boston after the captain suffered a medical emergency; the first officer took control and landed the aircraft safely as several passengers and a registered nurse restrained the pilot for about 40 minutes, before responders met the plane and the captain was taken to a hospital. The flight carried 61 passengers, and Air Canada says it is arranging alternate travel for those affected.
A Newark-to-Halifax Air Canada flight diverted to Boston Logan International Airport after the captain became incapacitated; the first officer landed the plane safely with 61 passengers aboard, and the captain was hospitalized. The airline said safety protocols were followed and it’s assisting passengers with rebooking.
A former Air Canada captain, Geoffrey Wall, is charged in Ontario with seven criminal counts, including fraud and presenting forged documents, for allegedly flying wide-body aircraft for 17 years without the required Airline Transport Pilot License for Aeroplanes; investigators say he only held a commercial license and even filed a false police report, while Air Canada says safety was not compromised and pilots undergo regular training and checks.
A Canadian pilot, Geoffrey Wall, 59, was charged with fraud, forgery and public mischief after authorities say he flew as a captain for Air Canada from 2009 to 2025 without the required Airline Transport Pilot License, using altered and counterfeit documents. The scheme, dubbed Project Icarus, allegedly saw him command over 900 flights and earn about CAD 2.9 million. Wall retired in 2025; the airline conducted its own credential audits with no other issues. He awaits court on June 29 after a routine credentials check flagged anomalies.
A former Air Canada captain, Geoffrey Wall, is charged with flying more than 900 flights from 2009 to 2025 without the proper airline transport pilot license, allegedly using fraudulent documents. He was removed from duty, Air Canada says safety was not compromised, and investigators describe the case as Catch Me If You Can–like (Project Icarus); he reportedly earned about CAD 2.9 million and faces ongoing legal and regulatory scrutiny.
A former Air Canada pilot, Geoffrey Wall, is charged after allegedly piloting more than 900 flights from 2009 to 2025 without the required Airline Transport Pilot License. Police say Wall falsely represented his qualifications to his employer and regulator; Air Canada says safety remained intact due to ongoing training and checks. Wall retired in 2025 and faces seven criminal counts, including fraud over $5,000 and forging documents, with a court appearance set for June 29, 2026. Police allege he earned about CAD 3 million during his nearly 17 years as captain.
A former Air Canada captain, Geoffrey Wall, is charged with fraud and related counts after allegedly piloting more than 900 flights from 2009 to 2025 using fraudulent credentials. Police say he held a valid commercial licence but lacked the required airline transport pilot licence, and he was removed from duty after an audit found no other licensing breaches. Air Canada says passenger safety was not compromised due to mandatory training, while the case highlights potential gaps in licence verification and oversight.
A former Air Canada captain, Geoffrey Wall of Barrie, Ontario, is charged with flying as an airline captain from 2009 to 2025 without the required airline transport pilot license, alleged to have flown over 900 flights. Air Canada says he did hold a valid commercial pilot license but was promoted to captain without the necessary ATPL, and he has been removed from active duty; Transport Canada has fined him and police say anomalies in documentation prompted the investigation, including a false report about stolen pilot paperwork. Safety officials say mandatory training remained in place and safety was not compromised.
A former Air Canada captain is accused of flying more than 900 domestic and international flights on Boeing 767/777/787 without the required airline transport pilot license, after allegedly forging credentials during his promotion in 2009. The police-led Project Icarus investigation suggests a deliberate effort to bypass safety systems; the pilot was arrested June 1 and faces seven counts including fraud and uttering forged documents. Air Canada says safety was not compromised and that an ATPL is required to command large aircraft; the pilot retired in 2025, and officials say no others are involved as the case proceeds with regulatory and criminal investigations.
Geoffrey Wall, a former Air Canada captain, is accused of flying for 17 years without the required airline transport pilot licence, using forged credentials. He was removed from duty after anomalies were flagged and faces seven fraud-related charges; Transport Canada is investigating, and a court date is set for June 29.
NASA has Boeing's Starliner under review for future operations, potentially enabling a crewless launch to the ISS soon and contributing to a roughly 2% drop in BA shares. The Starliner program aims to be the second vehicle to reach the ISS before its 2030 retirement. Separately, Air Canada is refreshing its fleet’s cabins with 2029 service rollout. Analysts remain bullish on BA, with a Strong Buy consensus (15 Buys, 1 Hold) and an average target of $274.14, about 28% upside, after BA rose ~2.7% over the past year.
As Iran’s war disrupts global oil flows, jet-fuel prices surge and airlines yank routes or raise fees: Air Canada will suspend all Toronto/Montreal–JFK flights this summer due to fuel costs; Lufthansa and KLM announce significant capacity cuts; JetBlue and United raise baggage fees to offset costs; Spirit Airlines faces potential liquidation under mounting fuel-price pressure, signaling broader stress for the industry amid the Hormuz closure and a growing oil disruption.