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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 […]

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Software, Cost Problems Raised in F-35

Software and cost issues continue to trouble the F-35 program. A Government Accountability Office report to the U.S. government is warning of more delays in the development of the F-35 fighter but the software problems […]

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WestJet Adds to Encore Fleet

WestJet has exercised five options on Q400 aircraft for its Encore regional service. Westjet has exercised options on five more Q400 turboprops for its regional carrier Encore and when the planes are delivered in 2015 […]

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Kenn Borek’s Lidia Flies Home

Lidia, a Basler BT-67, was repaired on the Holtanna glacier in Antarctica and flown back to Calgary. One of the most impressive aircraft recovery efforts ever undertaken was completed successfully in January and a fascinating web […]

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Toronto Moves On Billy Bishop Expansion

Toronto City Council’s executive committee has voted 11-1 in favour of going ahead with negotiations that could result allowing modern jet airliners to use Billy Bishop Toronto City Centre Airport. After nine hours of public […]

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Ukraine Crisis Stalls Q400 Deal

Bombardier is close to a deal with Russia’s Rostec to build about 100 Q400s. The crisis over Russia’s annexation of Crimea has put a damper on negotiations between Bombardier and a Russian company to assemble […]

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NavCanada Partner in Satellite ADS-B System

NavCanada is a founding partner of a system giving satellite based radar-like coverage worldwide. Innovation by NavCanada could help prevent recurrence of the mystery surrounding the loss of Malaysia Airlines MH370. The nation’s air services […]