Military

Military December 22, 2015 Air Canada unveils major expansion to U.S. destinations

New services offer more non-stop travel options and support international growth.

Military December 22, 2015 A new lease on life

What happens to aircraft when the RCAF no longer needs them?

Military December 22, 2015 Pilot leaders praise Canadian North Crew for safe landing after bird strike

Shortly after takeoff from Calgary International Airport Wednesday evening, the Canadian North charter flight struck several birds, requiring the crew to complete a shutdown of the left engine.

Business December 22, 2015 Cannabis and pilots

In Canada, a pilot testing positive for cannabis will lose their medical with an automatic and immediate removal from flying duties.

Military December 22, 2015 Spartan visits Ottawa

Alenia Aermacchi brought its C-27J Spartan to Gatineau-Ottawa Executive Airport for a brief show-and-tell on Dec. 11.

Business December 22, 2015 Spotlight on bizav at NBAA 2015

A positive mood set the tone for a successful show.

Military December 22, 2015 Regional challenger: Mitsubishi MRJ first flight

The MRJ is the first Japanese commercial passenger jet and the first Japanese aircraft developed for regional airline routes since production of the twin-engine NAMC YS11 turboprop ended in 1974.

Military December 21, 2015 F-35 Lightning II program meets 2015 aircraft delivery goal of 45 aircraft

The United States Department of Defense accepted its 45th F-35 Lightning II aircraft delivery for 2015, meeting the program production goal for the year.

Military December 17, 2015 Chris Hadfield invested into the Order of Canada

Governor General David Johnston presided over an Order of Canada investiture ceremony at Rideau Hall, on Nov. 18.

Military December 16, 2015 European Expansion

Discovery Air Defence has exported its successful contracted defence services model to Germany’s Luftwaffe, under the watchful eye of neighbouring nations.

Military December 16, 2015 30 years later: Skeptics still question cause of Arrow Air crash

30 years later: Skeptics still question cause of Arrow Air cras

Military December 16, 2015 Canadian plane returns from patrols over Russia

The crew recorded images of airfields, cities, factories and military exercises.

General December 16, 2015 Final Boeing C-17 Globemaster III departs Long Beach assembly facility

The airlifter flew over a crowd and the facility before heading to the company’s San Antonio location, where it will remain until delivery to the Qatar Emiri Air Force early in 2016.