Air Canada Express

Air Canada Express, a regional airline operating under the Air Canada banner, is in the news following a fatal collision at LaGuardia Airport in New York. On Sunday, March 22, 2026, a CRJ-900 jet arriving from Montreal collided with a Port Authority fire truck on the runway. The incident resulted in the deaths of the pilot and co-pilot. Initial reports indicated over 40 people, including passengers and firefighters, were hospitalized. The collision occurred as the fire truck was responding to another incident, having been given permission to cross the tarmac. The NTSB is investigating the crash, focusing on the cockpit recorder, air traffic control communications, and the fire truck's equipment. The runway was temporarily closed, disrupting airport operations. Prior to the accident, pilots had reportedly raised safety concerns about LaGuardia Airport.