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Canadian Aviator Weekly Newsletter

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First Canadian IMC Club in Calgary

Pilot’s group that promotes IFR currency and proficiency and general flying excellence will open its first chapter in Canada May 7 and the founder is hoping there will be more. The IMC Club began just three […]

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SkyRider Canadian Distributor Announced

An Ontario insurance broker is the Canadian, U.S. and Indian distributor for SkyRider, a new two-place helicopter designed in Italy. Bill Davidson says the aircraft is destined to “take over the training for helicopters,” because […]

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Drone Videographer Criticizes Critics

The owner of the YouTube channel that features a controversial video of an airliner on approach to Vancouver International Airport has criticized public and media response to his video, saying there was never any danger […]

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Suit Launched in Hang Gliding Death

Three groups representing hang glider and paraglider pilots in British Columbia and across the country have been named in a lawsuit resulting from the death of young woman who fell from a tandem hang glider […]

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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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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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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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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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Summit Introduces Avro RJ85 To North

Summit Aviation Group will use an Avro RJ85 to fly staff of the Diavik Diamond Mine between Edmonton and the mine starting later this year. The company is supplying the aircraft in a partnership with […]

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Air Canada Stops Caracas Flights

Air Canada has suspended its thrice-weekly flights between Toronto and Caracas, Venezuela citing the civil unrest that is gripping the South American country. “Due to ongoing civil unrest in Venezuela, Air Canada can no longer […]

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Sunwing 737 Hits Severe Turbulence

A Sunwing 737 hit severe turbulence over Montana early Sunday Two Sunwing flight attendants were slightly injured and 181 passengers significantly inconvenienced when the Boeing 737 hit “extreme turbulence” east of the Rockies and made […]

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USAF General Fuels F-35 Debate

A top U.S. Air Force general says he will “fight to the death” to ensure the U.S. Air Force buys enough F-35 fighters but at the same time Gen. Michael Hostage appeared to cast doubt […]

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Twin Otter Hunts Missing Airliner

It didn’t take long for the Vietnam Navy’s first Series 400 Twin Otter to see some high profile action. The amphibious version of the new-build Twin Otter was among the first aircraft to search for […]