A flight school in Gimli, Manitoba that lost its ability to host international students in early 2024 has also had its flight training certification revoked due to safety concerns, reports CBC. LS Airways Flight Academy’s designated learning institution (DLI) status was revoked by the Government of Manitoba in March 2024 following an unreported change in ownership, while Transport Canada cancelled its certification in November, citing repeated regulatory violations. CBC writes that at least four lawsuits and whistleblower reports—including one from former LS Airways instructor Wayne Liu—allege the school falsified flight logs, instructed students to take unsafe actions like flying with jerry cans of fuel, and exploited international learners. LS Airways’ owner denies all allegations. The allegations have not been tested in court.
