Porter Airlines Dispatchers Ratify First Collective Agreement, confirming a significant milestone in labor relations between the airline and its flight dispatchers, represented by the Canadian Airline Dispatchers Association (CALDA).
Porter Airlines and its flight dispatchers, represented by the Canadian Airline Dispatchers Association (CALDA), have jointly confirmed that they have reached a tentative collective agreement, marking an important milestone in labour relations for the Toronto-based carrier.
BeauTech Completes PW1900 Engine Sale-Leaseback With Porter as the two companies finalized a multi-engine transaction supporting Porter Airlines’ expanding Embraer E195-E2 fleet. The deal highlights continued demand for next-generation engine leasing solutions as airlines seek capital-efficient structures to support fleet growth.
Porter Airlines has unveiled a major expansion of its Winter 2025/26 schedule, strengthening its North American and Caribbean networks with four new routes and expanded frequencies to popular sun destinations. The growth represents an increase of up to 25% more flights during peak travel periods, supported by the carrier’s modern Embraer E195-E2 fleet.
Porter Airlines is expanding its network with the launch of a new nonstop route between Ottawa International Airport (YOW) and Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM), beginning November 17, 2025. The service will operate three times weekly, providing a year-round link between Canada’s capital and one of Alberta’s key economic and community hubs.
Porter Airlines continues its strategic expansion at Hamilton International Airport (YHM) with the introduction of two new U.S. routes: Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). These new destinations, set to begin service in December 2025, represent Porter’s first direct U.S. operations from Hamilton, reinforcing its aggressive North American growth plan.
Porter Airlines, Canada, has deployed Digital Winglets™, a cutting-edge flight path optimization system, across its fleet of Embraer E195-E2 aircraft. Developed by APiJET, this advanced solution leverages NASA’s Traffic Aware Strategic Aircrew Requests (TASAR) technology to help airlines minimize fuel consumption, reduce carbon emissions, and enhance schedule reliability.
Porter Airlines of Canada has finalized a sale-and-leaseback agreement for four Embraer E195-E2 aircraft scheduled for delivery in 2025. The financing arrangement is led by Fortress Investment Group (US) and GOAL Aircraft Leasing (Germany), with GOAL also acting as the lessor manager for the aircraft. Ashland Place Finance (US) is providing the associated debt financing.
Porter Airlines, a Canadian carrier known for its premium economy model on regional routes, has added two new Embraer E195-E2 jets to its growing fleet. The aircraft, bearing serial numbers 19020182 and 19020187, are both equipped with Pratt & Whitney PW1921G geared turbofan engines.
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.
