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aviation3 days ago•3 min saved

Delta A350 clips parked Air Canada jet at LAX, causing delays but no injuries

A Delta Air Lines Airbus A350 collided with a parked Air Canada Boeing 777 on a taxiway at Los Angeles International Airport on October 6. The incident occurred around 10:30 a.m. when the Delta aircraft, en route to Haneda, Japan, clipped the horizontal stabilizer of the Air Canada plane, which was being towed to its gate. No injuries were reported among the 275 passengers and 15 crew members on the Delta flight. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the event, and both airlines are inspecting the aircraft for damage. The collision caused minor delays at the airport, though specific operational impacts remain limited in current reporting.

via Los Angeles Times|

#air-canada #aviation #delta-air-lines

us-news4 days ago•26 min saved

Delta A350 clips Air Canada 777 at LAX, causing minor damage and delays

A Delta Air Lines Airbus A350 clipped the horizontal stabilizer of a parked Air Canada Boeing 777 at Los Angeles International Airport on Tuesday morning. The FAA confirmed the incident occurred at 10:30 a.m. local time, with no injuries reported. Both airlines confirmed contact and are inspecting the aircraft, while LAX experienced minor delays.

via New York Post|

#air-canada #aviation-safety #delta-air-lines

news1 month ago•15 min saved

FAA probes LaGuardia crash after controllers left early before fatal runway incident

Two LaGuardia air-traffic controllers left the tower about an hour before an Air Canada Express jet struck a Port Authority fire truck on the runway, killing two pilots and injuring 39. The FAA is pursuing disciplinary action against the controllers, while the NTSB continues its investigation. The episode has renewed scrutiny of staffing and timekeeping practices during busy overnight operations.

via The Independent|

#air-canada #experts #federal-aviation-administration

business3 months ago•28 min saved

SAS CEO Van der Werff to Lead Air Canada in Major Turnaround

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.

via One Mile at a Time|

#air-canada #anko-van-der-werff #aviation-industry

world3 months ago•7 min saved

Air Canada Express Dash 8 Lands Safely After Captain Becomes Incapacitated Mid-Flight

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.

via One Mile at a Time|

#air-canada #aviation #dash-8-400

travel3 months ago•14 min saved

Air Canada Flight Diverts After Captain's Medical Emergency, Passengers Help Restrain Him

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.

via Live and Let's Fly|

#air-canada #diversion #medical-emergency

nation-and-world3 months ago•29 min saved

Passengers Help Subdue Pilot During Medical Emergency, Safe Boston Landing

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.

via WKRC|

#air-canada #boston #flight-diversion

travel3 months ago•4 min saved

Air Canada flight diverted to Boston after captain becomes incapacitated

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.

via NBC New York|

#air-canada #air-travel #boston-logan-international-airport

world4 months ago•2 min saved

Former Air Canada Captain Charged Over 17-Year License Gap

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.

via Jalopnik|

#air-canada #atpl-a #forged-documents

world4 months ago•2 min saved

Canadian Air Captain Accused of Faking Licenses, Flew 17 Years Without Proper Credential

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.

via USA Today|

#air-canada #aviation #canada

world4 months ago•3 min saved

Air Canada Captain Charged Over 900+ Flights Without Valid License

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.

via CBS News|

#air-canada #aviation-safety #fraud

crime4 months ago•182 min saved

Air Canada pilot charged after flying 900+ flights with forged license

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.

via CNN|

#air-canada #aviation #crime

business4 months ago•2 min saved

Canadian Pilot Charged Over 17-Year Licence Fraud That Enabled 900 Flights

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.

via Al Jazeera|

#air-canada #aviation #business

crime4 months ago•1 min saved

Former Air Canada pilot charged over 16 years of unlicensed flights

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.

via The Guardian|

#air-canada #airline-transport-pilot-license #crime

world4 months ago•3 min saved

Former Air Canada captain allegedly flew 900+ flights without proper license

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.

via NBC News|

#air-canada #atpl #forged-documents