The incident took place at YUL Montr\u00e9al-Trudeau International Airport in Quebec,<\/a> Canada, Monday, airport officials said.\u00a0<\/p>\n The incident involved an Airbus A350 operated by French Bee, a low-cost airline, according to the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB).\u00a0<\/p>\n MYSTERY WI-FI NETWORK ABOARD FLIGHT RAISES ‘UNUSUAL’ ALARM ABOUT TRAVELERS’ INFORMATION<\/a><\/p>\n The employee, who was not identified by airport officials, worked for ground-handling company Samsic.<\/p>\n French Bee told Fox News Digital the accident occurred during ground operations ahead of the departure of Flight BF5761 to Paris-Orly.<\/p>\n An airport worker died this week after being struck by a passenger jet at YUL Montr\u00e9al-Trudeau International Airport in Quebec. (Daniel Slim\/AFP via Getty Images)<\/p>\n The airline said the accident occurred during the aircraft’s pushback operation, though the exact circumstances “remain to be established.”<\/p>\n “The airline extends its deepest condolences to the individual\u2019s family and loved ones as well as its support to colleagues and all teams affected by this event,” a spokesperson told Fox News Digital.<\/p>\n UNRULY PASSENGERS COULD BE BANNED FOR LIFE FROM MULTIPLE AIRLINES UNDER NEW PROPOSAL<\/a><\/p>\n “French Bee is fully cooperating with the relevant Canadian authorities,” the airline said, “and providing them with all necessary assistance to support the ongoing investigation.”<\/p>\n In a statement, officials from A\u00e9roports de Montr\u00e9al (ADM) said they were “deeply saddened” by the incident.<\/p>\n The fatal incident involved an Airbus A350 operated by low-cost airline French Bee, Canadian officials said. (Tayfun Coskun\/Anadolu via Getty Images)<\/p>\n “The loss of a member of our airport community<\/a> affects us all deeply,” said Yves Beauchamp, president and chief executive officer of ADM.<\/p>\n “During this difficult time, our thoughts are with the employee’s family, loved ones<\/a> and colleagues, to whom we extend our heartfelt sympathy and sincere condolences.”\u00a0<\/p>\n CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER<\/a><\/p>\n ADM said it worked with its partners to provide assistance and support to employees and passengers “who witnessed this tragic accident.”<\/p>\n ADM is also “cooperating with the authorities responsible for the investigation since the outset of their work,” it said.<\/p>\n The airport said it provided assistance and support to employees and passengers who witnessed the fatal accident. (Corre S\/Alpaca\/Andia\/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)<\/p>\n The Quebec coroner’s office was also notified of the death and is investigating its causes and circumstances, CityNews reported.<\/p>\n CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS<\/a><\/p>\n ADM said it would not provide further comment out of respect for the victim and the victim’s loved ones. It directed media inquiries to the authorities leading the investigation.<\/p>\n Fox News Digital reached out to Samsic and the TSB for additional information.<\/p>\n TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ<\/a><\/p>\n The fatal incident in Montreal comes just months after two other deadly incidents at major North American airports.<\/p>\n The fatal incident in Montreal comes just months after two other deadly incidents at major North American airports. (Balint Porneczi\/Bloomberg via Getty Images)<\/p>\n Earlier this year, a Delta Air Lines employee was killed on the job after an airport tug vehicle crashed into a jet bridge<\/a> at Orlando International Airport.<\/p>\n![\"Aerial](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/CANADA-MONTREAL-AIRPORT-WORKER-KILLED-FRENCH-BEE-TRAVEL-3.jpg\")
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