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Originally Published 9 days ago — by Reuters
Canada's Transport Canada has asked Air India to investigate a serious incident where a pilot was removed from a flight under the influence of alcohol at Vancouver International Airport, leading to a delay and the use of an alternate pilot; the airline and authorities are scrutinizing safety protocols amid broader concerns about aviation safety and pilot conduct.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
A Canadian man, Shaheer Cassim, was charged with hijacking a small plane at Vancouver's airport, causing a security scare and prompting fighter jet response. Cassim, who posted about being a messenger of Allah and concerned about climate change, acted with ideological motives. Former colleagues described him as intelligent and environmentally interested, but unaware of any religious beliefs. The incident was managed without major disruption, highlighting effective response efforts.