Business January 12, 2016 Embraer will roll out the E2 on Feb. 25
Embraer will roll out the first jet of the second generation of the E-Jets family of commercial aircraft, the E-Jets E2, on Feb. 25, 2016.
Military
Military January 11, 2016 Flying Colours achieves STC for ADS-B OUT on Bombardier Challenger 300
The first Bombardier Challenger 300 was outfitted with the soon-to-be mandatory tracking system in November 2015, at its St. Louis facility.
Military January 7, 2016 WestJet announces year-round service to Europe
Non-stop service to London is to operate year-round from Calgary and Toronto.
General January 7, 2016 Federal ministers announce new export program for Canadian companies
A new program will provide $50 million to help Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises take advantage of global export opportunities.
Military January 6, 2016 Maxcraft Avionics hires new business and commercial specialist
Maxcraft has welcomed Mitchell Chiang to its team.
Military January 5, 2016 Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame to induct four new members and honour a Belt of Orion recipient in 2016
Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame (CAHF) will induct four new members, and recognize a Belt of Orion recipient, at its 43rd annual gala dinner and ceremony, to be held Thursday, June 9, 2016, at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum, at Rockcliffe Airport in Ottawa.
Military December 24, 2015 Canada Aviation and Space Museum partners to create free mobile game that simulates First World War flight
Developers have released a new mobile game for users to experience unmatched gameplay, graphics and narrative as they climb into the cockpit to fly with real squadrons, over actual historical locations and ascend the ranks to become a First World War ace.
Military December 23, 2015 Discovery Air Defence achieves 55,000 hours of air combat training excellence
Discovery Air Defence Services Inc. has recently achieved 55,000 hours of airborne training services for the Canadian Armed Forces, German Armed Forces and other air forces worldwide.
Military December 23, 2015 Embraer KC-390 enters FWSAR competition
Speed, range, payload and lifecycle costs are touted by Brazil’s Embraer as key attributes of its KC-390 military transport aircraft, which is now officially in the running for selection as Canada’s new fixed-wing search and rescue platform.
Military December 22, 2015 Airbus Defence and Space and The Coulson Group to collaborate on C295W water bomber
Airbus Defence and Space and The Coulson Group of Canada have signed a memorandum of understanding covering the industrialization, supply and support of the new water bomber version of the Airbus C295W transport aircraft.
Military December 22, 2015 Air Canada receives third Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Air Canada has taken delivery of its third Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, unveiled at a special City of Toronto Signature Event in the Air Canada hangar on Nov. 19.
Military December 22, 2015 Buffalo Airways grounded
Transport Canada suspended Buffalo Airways’ Air Operator Certificate, effective Nov. 30, 2015, which prohibits the company from providing commercial air services.
Military December 22, 2015 Air Canada rouge receives first new Airbus A321
Air Canada rouge is testing new waters with the delivery of a new Airbus A321 jetliner, the first of five it plans to acquire.
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?
