Washington, March 24 (IANS) Air Canada’s CEO Michael Rousseau has announced a dedicated helpline and special assistance team for families after a runway collision at New York’s LaGuardia Airport killed two pilots and injured dozens. “Today is a very somber day at Air Canada,” Air Canada President and CEO Rousseau said on Monday, adding, “I want to express our deepest sorrow for everyone affected.”The aircraft, Air Canada Express Flight AC8646 from Montreal, collided with a Port Authority fire tr…
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New York, March 22 (IANS) Operations at New York’s LaGuardia Airport were suspended after an Air Canada Express CRJ-900 aircraft collided with a ground vehicle on Runway 4, triggering an emergency response and a complete ground stop.The aircraft, operated by Air Canada Express and arriving from Montreal, reportedly struck a fire truck during landing, according to initial accounts and flight-tracking data.The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed that the airport has been closed and that a gr…