It’s been nearly eight years since the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, which begged the question of how a commercial airliner could vanish without a trace. SKYTRAC is ensuring that aircraft in distress don’t go unnoticed with its novel Autonomous Distress Tracking system.
Skies recently did a Q&A with Beaubien, who, in addition to being a Lockheed U-2 pilot, is an aerial adventurist, Reno Air Race pilot, airshow formation team pilot, avid skydiver, and paramotor pilot.
From the right seat, an airline pilot describes the behind-the-scenes chaos known as winter airline operations — and how everything is working exactly as it should.
A retired northern bush pilot recalls the time when he flew to a remote base in the Northwest Territories in a Cessna 180 on skis, and returned in a Bell 205 helicopter after his landing on a frozen lake did not go as planned.
Two projects to increase the size of the CF-188 Hornet fleet and improve systems interoperability and combat capability are hitting their targets.
Ever wondered what it’s like to be the enemy in an RCAF exercise? Two former CF-188 Hornet pilots explain the role of Top Aces’ adversary training.
This year, the renowned U.S. Navy Blue Angels marked 75 years of flying airshow demonstrations, continuing their mission of promoting naval and Marine Corps aviation, and, best of all, inspiring the millions of people they reach with their unwavering example of excellence.
The voice of Canada’s business aviation industry has reached an impressive milestone and is prepared to continue working on behalf of its members.
While Covid-19 may have delayed the pinch of a global pilot shortage, it’s only a temporary reprieve. Pent-up travel demand will combine with pilot retirements, attrition, and the high cost of training to generate the perfect staffing storm.
After an airshow season disrupted by the pandemic, Canada’s Snowbirds soared again as they celebrated 50 years of aerobatic flying.
