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May 30, 2019
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CAF drones to be equipped with Leonardo E-scan

Leonardo signs a multi-million Euro contract with prime contractor QinetiQ to provide PicoSAR radars for new ISTAR Canadian Armed Forces unmanned aircraft.


Stratford Hangar dedicated to Sergei Sikorsky

Sikorsky renames its military hangar the Sergei I. Sikorsky Flight Center to honour Sergei Sikorsky’s many achievements.


French Armed Forces brings forward Joint Light Helicopter

Launch of the Joint Light Helicopter program, focused around the Airbus H160, has been brought forward to 2021, moving up first deliveries to 2026.
 
 
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Careers in Aviation

Scenes from Careers in Aviation Calgary

Wings and Helicopters magazines hosts the first leg of the annual Careers in Aviation Expo in Calgary on May 25 in premier sponsor WestJet’s new 787 Dreamliner hangar. More than 120 attendees spoke with 30 exhibitors and gained insight from seven fixed- and rotary-wing leaders. » Read more...
 
Elsie MacGill Awards

Northern Lights 2019 Elsie award winners

Named after aviation pioneer and human rights advocate Elsie MacGill, the Northern Lights Aero Foundation announces the 2019 winners of its 11th annual awards program, designed to honour eight Canadian women who have made outstanding contributions to aviation and aerospace. » Read more...
 
 
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CAHF adds five new members

Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame introduces its five newest inductees during the 46th Annual Induction Ceremony gala at the Laurent Beaudoin Completion Centre. » Read more...

Bell helping to build air medical network in China

Bell completes a two-week air medical training exercise in China, which has less than 100 air medical helicopters serving 1.4 billion people. » Read more...

Boeing to rename Embraer commercial division

Boeing intends to rename Embraer SA’s passenger jet division as Boeing Brasil Commercial once the joint venture is finalized. » Read more...
 
 
Aviation This Week 
 
Aviation This Week

DHL Express partners with EHang to launch drone delivery in China

In this episode of Aviation This Week: Air Canada moves to acquire Transat A. T. Inc. to compete with the world’s leading leisure travel providers. Then DHL Express partners with EHang to launch a drone delivery service in China; and Gulfstream closes in on FAA Type Certification for the all-new G600 aircraft, which has already flown 11 city-pair speed records. » See More
 
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2019 Ornge Air Ambulance Golf Classic

June 19, 2019
Location: Nobleton Lakes Golf Club, Schomberg, ON
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Canadian Women in Aviation Conference 2019

June 19- 23, 2019
Location: Algonquin College, Ottawa, ON
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Careers in Aviation Expo, Toronto

September 21, 2019
Location: WestJet, Mississauga, ON
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