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ADS-B Implementation Delayed

August 6, 2022 0

In a press release issued by Nav Canada on August 2, Canada’s air navigation service provider announced that, in cooperation with state regulator Transport Canada, they are delaying the implementation dates of the ADS-B mandate […]

Canadian Planes Take Top AirVenture Honours (Corrected)

August 6, 2022 0

Canadian aircraft earned several top honours at EAA AirVenture, which wrapped up last weekend. The Westland Lysander owned by an Ontario group and managed by Dave Hadfield took five major awards including the Phoenix Award […]

Report Says Loss Of Power Led To Snowbird Incident

August 6, 2022 0

A “loss of engine power” on takeoff is now being reported as the cause of a forced landing by a CT-114 Tutor operated by the Snowbirds at Fort St. John Airport in northern B.C. on […]

Exemption Eases Medical Backlog

July 30, 2022 0

Transport Canada Civil Aviation will soon be allowing pilots to take their written exams without the Transport Canada confirmation of their medical. If they don’t get the medical within three months after their visit to […]

DND Creates Space Division

July 30, 2022 0

Canada’s Department of National Defence announced the reorganization of its existing space affairs handled by the RCAF into 3 Canadian Space Division. The new division will still fall under the RCAF’s control. “The establishment of […]

Drake Explains Short Flight

July 30, 2022 0

Canadian Pop megastar Drake gave his millions of followers a little lesson in business jet management after the Twitter account CelebJets outed him for a 14-minute flight by his private jet. Granted, one of Drake’s […]

Mayor Seeks Higher Office

July 23, 2022 0

The mayor of La Ronge, Saskatchewan has heard a higher calling and will be leaving his post to train as a pilot for Flair Air. Colin Ratushniak is a commercial pilot but prospects dried up […]

Medical Certification Logjam Getting Attention

July 23, 2022 0

The logjam for medical certifications by Transport Canada is now affecting air traffic controllers and that might finally get someone’s attention. According to the Devon Dispatch There are now a handful of veteran controllers in […]