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Solar Ship Demo

Solar Ship, a solar-powered airship, completed the first in a series of flights to develop a fossil fuel free transport and logistics system for Canada’s North. Solar Ship is working with Defence Research and Development […]

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COPA, TC Advance Safety

The Canadian Owners and Pilots Association (COPA) and Transport Canada have announced the launch of a new campaign aimed at educating pilots, passengers, and the general public on key areas related to safety in general […]

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COPA Convention Is On

Hundreds of delegates are expected at the Canadian Owners and Pilots Association annual convention and tradeshow in Kelowna, B.C. this week. Among the first things those attending saw was the organization’s new branding, which is […]

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Alberta Airports Get a Boost

Six airport projects totalling about $2 million have been included in the Province of Alberta’s Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program for 2017. The government announced the projects in early June and will pay 75 percent of […]

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GA Valued at $9.3 Billion

The Canadian Owners and Pilots Association (COPA) has released a new study that highlights the economic impact general aviation contributes to Canadian communities and to the national economy. The study, compiled by Vancouver-based InterVISTAS, estimates […]

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WestJet Buying 787-9s

WestJet is poised to go head to head with Air Canada on lucrative international routes to Asia and Europe with the purchase of up to 20 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. The company announced earlier this […]

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Pilots Call For Fatigue Rules

Canada’s four largest pilot unions have joined forces to pressure the federal government into tightening proposed crew rest requirements for commercial pilots. The Air Canada Pilots Association, Air Line Pilots Association Unifor and Teamsters, which represent […]

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Aero150 Hampered By Rain

Despite sleet, near freezing temperatures and a generally miserable day, the French Air Force’s Patrouille de France were able to wow a determined air show crowd at Aero150 in Gatinueau April 30. The eight-plane formation […]