featuresJanuary 21, 2021Taming the taildragger
Any pilot who has flown a variety of taildraggers knows of their alluring diversity. Each plane has its own personality — it’s all part of the charm of flying taildraggers.
newsJanuary 20, 2021Meet Sgt André Hotton: The RCAF’s most senior SAR Tech
Hotton has been a search and rescue technician for 30 years. Now, at age 60, he has received a one-year extension to September 2021, making him the most senior SAR Tech in the Royal Canadian Air Force.
newsJanuary 18, 2021737 Max cleared for return to Canadian airspace, ‘unique measures’ announced
Transport Canada on Jan. 20 will lift the existing Notice to Airmen that banned the commercial operation of Boeing 737 Max aircraft in Canadian airspace. The regulator has outlined unique Canadian design changes and aircrew training requirements.
features January 21, 2021 Taming the taildragger
Any pilot who has flown a variety of taildraggers knows of their alluring diversity. Each plane has its own personality — it’s all part of the charm of flying taildraggers.
news January 20, 2021 Meet Sgt André Hotton: The RCAF’s most senior SAR Tech
Hotton has been a search and rescue technician for 30 years. Now, at age 60, he has received a one-year extension to September 2021, making him the most senior SAR Tech in the Royal Canadian Air Force.
news January 18, 2021 737 Max cleared for return to Canadian airspace, ‘unique measures’ announced
Transport Canada on Jan. 20 will lift the existing Notice to Airmen that banned the commercial operation of Boeing 737 Max aircraft in Canadian airspace. The regulator has outlined unique Canadian design changes and aircrew training requirements.
features January 15, 2021 King of northern skies: The CC-295 Kingfisher
Canada’s new fixed-wing SAR aircraft, dubbed the CC-295 Kingfisher, promises to deliver on its mission, filling the role of the RCAF’s faithful CC-115 Buffalo and CC-130H Hercules aircraft.
news January 13, 2021 Air Canada slashes Q1 capacity, 1,700 employees affected
Air Canada will reduce its first quarter capacity by an additional 25 percent, operating at roughly 20 percent compared to Q1 2019.
news January 13, 2021 Green shift in aerospace needs government strategy
In panel discussions during the International Aerospace Week forum, hosted virtually by Aero Montreal, government officials and industry executives predicted aerospace strategies and recovery plans that will be decidedly green in color.
.@Boeing commits to deliver commercial #airplanes ready to fly on 100% sustainable fuels: https://skiesmag.com/press-releases/boeing-commits-to-deliver-commercial-airplanes-ready-to-fly-on-100-sustainable-fuels/
#Airbus updates production rate planning for its A320 Family #aircraft in response to the market environment: https://skiesmag.com/press-releases/airbus-updates-production-rates-in-response-to-market-environment/
Congratulations to last week’s photo contest winner, Instagram user @simon_blakesley! Here’s our next round of finalists; to vote, just “like” your favourite by Monday, Jan. 25.
The Max is back! Today, WestJet returned the first of its 737 Max aircraft to passenger service, with the departure of WS115 from Calgary to Vancouver. Check out this video of the Max landing and taxiing at YVR.
The aircraft was piloted by Captain David Colquhoun and Captain Scott Wilson; there were 71 passengers on board.
Here’s a cool throwback to last summer when Mirabel had a few Antonov visitors. Celian Genier captured this amazing shot of the An-124 at Montreal-Mirabel International Airport.
Congratulations to last week’s photo contest winner, Instagram user @hazers_flightline! Here’s our next round of finalists; to vote, just “like” your favourite by Monday, Jan. 18.
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Why Saab's Gripen E could make perfect sense for Canada - Skies Mag
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We paid a visit to Swedish OEM, Saab, to learn if its Gripen E offering to replace Canada's aging CF-188 Hornets has the requisite muscle to give the other entrants a run for their money.