news

The operational pause ordered on the CT-114 Tutor fleet operated by the Canadian Forces Snowbirds has been lifted, effective as of Sept. 20.

The Indianapolis-based airline was seeking regulatory approval to allow its LIFT Academy graduates to obtain their pilot’s licenses with only 750 flying hours, rather than the currently required 1,500 flying hours.

Air Canada has agreed to purchase 30 ES-30 electric-hybrid aircraft, currently being developed by Swedish manufacturer Heart Aerospace. The agreement also includes a US$5 million equity investment by Air Canada in Heart Aerospace.

The five-year contract is valued at up to US$175 million, and is expected to “significantly enhance” the training of fifth-generation combat pilots.

The 8th edition of Aero Montreal’s International Aerospace Innovation Forum touched on the recovery of the airline industry, as well as opportunities for sustainable aviation fuels, electric air taxis, and regional air mobility.

Northwestern Air Lease, an airline based in Fort Smith, Northwest Territories, has opened the Terry Harrold School of Aviation to offer a homegrown solution to the ongoing pilot shortage across the country.

While the digital transformation of the aviation industry has made air travel more efficient, new technologies are a double-edged sword serving as additional entry points for cybercriminals to cause disruptions.

The countdown is on for this year’s Airshow London SkyDrive event, which is set to take place Sept. 9 to 11 at London International Airport (YXU).

KF Aerospace is officially ready to open the doors to its new Centre for Excellence in Kelowna, featuring an impressive aviation museum with a rare aircraft collection.

Pratt & Whitney Canada announced that Transport Canada has type certified the PW127XT-M regional turboprop engine that will power the next generation of ATR 42/72 aircraft.