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Fighters To Poland A Major Operation

Last week the federal government announced that Canada will send six CF-18 fighters to Poland in response to escalating tensions in the Ukraine. The aircraft will be part of a NATO operation and will patrol […]

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YVR Drone Video Stirs Controversy

An unidentified person who goes by the YouTube name of Quadrotor Dragonfly is stirring some angry controversy after a clearly illegal and potentially dangerous drone flight resulted in a bird’s eye view of a 737 […]

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Feds Looking for Quick Helicopter Fix

After 20 years of attempting, by various means, to replace Canada’s Sea King helicopters, the federal government has embarked on a kind of speed date with those who might provide one. The Canadian Press is […]

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F-35 Decision Back to Harper

The Harper government now has all the information it has asked for to make a decision on how to move forward with acquiring new fighter jets for the RCAF. The RCAF has finished a comprehensive […]

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F-35 Decision Back to Harper

The Harper government now has all the information it has asked for to make a decision on how to move forward with acquiring new fighter jets for the RCAF. The RCAF has finished a comprehensive […]

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McLeod Salvages Fourth in Rovinj

Pete McLeod hits a pylon during racing at Rovinj. Photo by Samo Vidic Canadian Red Bull Air Race competitor Pete McLeod says he was lucky to salvage a fourth place finish out of last weekend’s […]

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First Air Fires Wayward Pilots

First Air has fired two pilots who went off course on a routine flight March 31. First Air said Thursday it dismissed pilots who got lost on a routine flight from Rankin Inlet to Iqualuit […]

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Garage Sale Ends Arctic Air

After three years in prime time, the CBC series Arctic Air ended its run with a season finale April 9 but fans had the chance to take home lasting memories of the show. The show’s […]

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First Air, Air North May Merge

The North’s two largest airlines, First Air and Air North, have entered into discussions for a “merger of equals.” The merger would create an airline that covers the entire Arctic with connecting flights to southern […]

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R1 Focuses on ‘Challenging’ Missions

R1 Boundless is the new name of Regional 1 Airlines Regional 1 Airlines has been rebranded as R1 Boundless  emphasizing its flexibility and experience in sometimes difficult flying conditions as its marketing direction. Regional 1, […]

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Rotech Wins Rotax Distributor Award

Mark Paskevich, second from right, accepts award on behalf of Rotech Research. A Canadian company has tied for first place in BRP Rotax’s annual Distributor of the Year Award. Rotech Research Canada Ltd. shared the […]

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Langley Top Female-Friendly Airport

Langley ‘Most Female-Friendly Airport’ Young participants in Langley’s WOAW event show the appropriate response. Langley B.C. has been named the Most Female Pilot Friendly Airport Worldwide after hosting a tremendously popular event for Women of […]

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GAL Aerospace Acquires AeroQuest

Canada’s leadership in the aircraft completion industry was enhanced last week with the acquisition of AeroQuest Inc., of Lawrenceville, Georgia, by GAL Aerospace, of Montreal. GAL is a world-renowned producer of aircraft interior cabinetry and […]

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Sun ‘n Fun Draws Canadians South

Blue skies and round engines are an irresistible combination for winter-weary Canadians After the winter most Canadians endured, the “official” start to the air show season, Sun ‘n Fun in Lakeland, FL, was especially popular […]

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Evolution of the Webster Competition

Contestants in the Webster competition are tested on all aspects of aviation. The annual Webster Memorial Trophy Competiton to pick Canada’s best amateur pilot is in the advanced planning stages and will culminate with the flying and […]