With hundreds of planes in the air on 9/11, Canada had minutes to respond
- Posted on September 10, 2026
- By The Toronto Star
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On September 11, 2001, Canadian aviation authorities faced an unprecedented crisis when hundreds of aircraft occupied North American airspace during the terrorist attacks. With only minutes to make critical decisions, Canada's air traffic control system executed an emergency protocol to ground all civilian flights, diverting international aircraft to Canadian airports. This coordinated response prevented potential catastrophes and demonstrated the rapid coordination capabilities of aviation authorities during national emergencies.
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With hundreds of planes in the air on 9/11, Canada had minutes to respond
ST. JOHN'S - As hijackers slammed two planes into the World Trade Center in New York City 25 years ago, there were hundreds of other aircraft in the sky. The
