While aviation experienced a “shake-up” over the last year, three manufacturers — Bombardier, Gulfstream, and Dassault — have managed to stay at the forefront of the large-cabin jet category. How are these “big players” performing now?
It might look like an ex-military Chinook with a snazzy paint job, but it’s what’s inside that counts.
Since 1969, Conair Group Inc. has specialized in designing, building and operating aerial firefighting aircraft.
There’s little doubt that simulators benefit students during flight training, but it’s important for schools to choose a device that complements their fleet and instructional philosophies.
While the industry downturn slowed sales of new aircraft, savvy operators have found economic opportunities in the used aircraft market.
SEI Industries’ focus on engineering expertise and nimble innovation has led to a wide range of products, including the Bambi Bucket and the Bulk Aviation Transport Tank.
From a modest start in 1987, Air Transat now employs more than 600 pilots and 2,000 flight attendants. Despite its growth, the Montreal-based airline still takes pride in cultivating a family atmosphere.
BC Helicopters has enthusiastically embraced the Hélicoptères Guimbal Cabri G2 for its flight training operations, and the aircraft is well suited to the company’s forward-thinking approach.
The partnership between North Shore Rescue and Talon Helicopters has saved countless outdoor enthusiasts who have been hurt or stranded in the mountainous terrain surrounding Vancouver.
In just a few years, hybrid airships could be playing an integral role in Canada’s transportation infrastructure.
