Nolinor Aviation (Canada) has announced the official acquisition of the former North Cariboo Aviation complex in Edmonton, marking a major step in the carrier’s long-term expansion strategy. The newly acquired 41,600 sq. ft. facilitywill become Nolinor’s operational hub in Western Canada, supporting both scheduled and charter activities while significantly enhancing its in-house maintenance and ground handling capacity.
AJW Group, a UK-based global aviation parts, repair, and supply chain solutions provider, has announced the successful award of a long-term power-by-the-hour (PBH) support contract with Air Transat of Canada. The agreement covers the carrier’s A321ceo aircraft and its expanding fleet of Airbus A320neo family aircraft, ensuring parts availability and repair solutions under a fixed-cost framework.
WestJet, Canada’s second-largest airline, has expanded its Boeing 737 MAX fleet with the delivery of a new B737-8, bearing serial number 43619. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B27 engines, continuing the carrier’s investment in newer-generation narrowbodies optimized for fuel efficiency and longer-range capability.
Avmax, the Canadian aviation services company, has completed a significant fleet acquisition deal with Qantas, purchasing a total of 19 De Havilland Dash 8 Series aircraft, comprising three Q200s and sixteen Q300s. The transaction marks one of the largest secondary market moves involving regional turboprops in the Asia-Pacific region this year.
Chorus Aviation, based in Canada, has announced its intention to initiate a substantial issuer bid (SIB) through which the company will offer to repurchase up to US$17.5 million worth of its outstanding Class A Variable Voting Sharesand Class B Voting Shares. The move is part of Chorus Aviation’s ongoing capital management strategy aimed at delivering value to shareholders.
Porter Airlines, a regional airline based in Canada, is expanding its maintenance capabilities through the lease of a 20,000 square foot hangar at Halifax Stanfield International Airport. The newly secured facility will provide dedicated support for the airline’s growing E195-E2 and DHC8-400 fleets.
Rise Air, a Canadian regional carrier, may expand its fleet beyond its current plans, as Chief Executive Derek Nice has indicated a willingness to order additional ATR72-600 aircraft. This would build on the three aircraft already on order, which are set to begin delivering between late 2025 and early 2026.
Crestone, a U.S.-based aviation investment firm, has expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of two Boeing narrowbody aircraft currently under lease with major North American carriers. The firm has purchased one B737-800, leased to Sunwing Airlines of Canada, and one B737-700, leased to Southwest Airlines in the United States.
In a significant development within the cargo sector, WestJet, the Canadian airline, is facing a strategic shift with the resignation of Kirsten de Bruijn, Executive Vice President of Cargo. This move comes as WestJet evaluates the future of its cargo operations, specifically the winding down of its freighter activities.
Canadian cargo carrier Cargojet has announced that its Chief Financial Officer, Scott Calver, has chosen to depart the company to explore other professional opportunities. The transition marks a leadership change within the finance division of the company.
