MilitaryMay 3, 2024RCAF search and rescue: ‘That others may live’
With modest resources at present, the Royal Canadian Air Force is maintaining effective operations over the largest search-and-rescue region in the world.
newsMay 3, 2024TSB: Stricter regs needed for commercial VFR helicopters to prevent loss-of-visual-reference accidents
According to research performed by the Transportation Safety Board of Canada, aviation accidents related to loss of visual reference are more than twice as likely to involve helicopters than airplanes.
MilitaryMay 1, 2024Astronaut Chris Hadfield: A space oddity
Long before Hadfield became the world's most famous astronaut, he was an RCAF fighter pilot, and before that, a pilot's son.
General April 29, 2024 Saskatchewan renews aerial firefighting fleet with purchase of 4 Dash 8s converted by Conair
The four new Dash 8 airtankers, worth approximately $187 million, will replace the province’s current fleet of four Convair 580s.
Business April 25, 2024 Bombardier expected to achieve 2024/25 targets based on Q1 results
In its Q1 2024 results, Bombardier reported significant backlog growth, expanded margins, and an increase in service revenues.
Business April 25, 2024 CBAA promoted Aime O’Connor to VP of administration
“Aime’s passion, expertise, and unwavering commitment have contributed to the success of the CBAA,” the association said in a message to its members.
Commercial April 22, 2024 Harbour Air bolsters plan to electrify its aircraft fleet with magniX LOI for 50 electric engines
Harbour Air has signed a Letter of Intent with magniX for 50 magni650 electric engines to electrify its fleet of 45 aircraft.
Commercial April 22, 2024 Nav Canada marks 85th anniversary of Canada’s first air traffic control tower
This simple structure, with only a few radios and light projectors, marked the start of air traffic control in Canada.
Military April 22, 2024 Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum seeks donations ahead of busy summer schedule
David Rohrer, chair of the museum's board of directors, notes the importance of donations to sustain the facility in Hamilton, Ont.
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