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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.

Air Race 1 first electrified global audiences in 2013 with a formula that had been around since 1947. Now, the organizers aim to build on that success by electrifying the aircraft, with Air Race E.

It’s been the best-selling light jet for nine years running: the Embraer Phenom 300 series. And now a newer, faster, and safer version — the enhanced Phenom 300E — has entered the picture. We dive into what makes this twin jet so desirable.

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?