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Transport Canada certifies 90-Seat Q400

Bombardier’s newest aircraft certification makes the Q400 the first commercial turboprop in the world to reach a 90-passenger capacity.


Oshkosh 2018 facts, figures and Lindys

Final numbers are released from late July’s Oshkosh 2018, which broke attendance and aircraft records, along with five Canadian entries to take home 2018 Lindy Awards.


Boeing’s first test pilot astronaut

Chris Ferguson, who led the final mission of the Space Shuttle Program, will return to the International Space Station as a commercial test pilot of the Boeing Starliner.
 
 
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Centennial

Opening Winter 2019 - Centennial College’s Centre for Aerospace and Aviation

Centennial College’s new state-of-the-art campus at Downsview Park is a sophisticated and functional facility that represents a major turning point for our students and our college, furthering our position as a leader in avionics, aircraft maintenance and aerospace manufacturing education.

The new campus will feature innovative and spacious teaching spaces for transportation and engineering technology programs, including: Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering Technician/Technology; Aviation Technician - Aircraft Maintenance/ Avionics Maintenance; and Aviation Technology - Aircraft Maintenance and Management/Avionics Maintenance and Management, as well as facilities for applied research opportunities, structural and composite labs, aircraft hangars and engine and avionics shops. >> Learn More
 
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Optimisim

Power of blockchain, aviation supply

An Accenture survey finds approximately 86 per cent of all aerospace executives expect to employ blockchain technology in the next two years. Here is a snapshot of the new digital tool that will help drive industries with complex supply chains and significant aftermarkets, including both the fixed- and rotary-wing sectors. » Learn More
 
SuperCluster

Canadian superclusters and aerospace

In March 2018, Minister Navdeep Bains introduced the five winning projects to be a part of Canada’s ambitious Innovation Superclusters Initiative, which is to receive upwards of $980 million. Here are some of the aerospace companies leveraging SCALE AI (Quebec), Advanced Manufacturing (Ontario) and Digital Technology (BC) initiatives. » Learn More
 
 
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For information on how PNC Aviation Finance can help you fly higher visit www.pncaviationfinance.com. Learn more or RSVP today!
 
NEWS 
 

TSAS signs services deal with Air Transat

Trans-Sol Aviation Service reaches an agreement with Air Transat to provide passenger services and cabin grooming in Montréal, beginning in November 2018. » Read more...

WestJet dispatchers file for union certification

Canadian Airline Dispatchers Association filed an application to represent flight dispatchers at WestJet, which would bring its membership to almost 300 dispatchers. » Read more...

Boeing to build Aerospace & Autonomy Center at MIT

By 2020, Boeing plans to open the Boeing Aerospace & Autonomy Center in Cambridge, Mass., focusing on the development of autonomous aircraft. » Read more...
 
 
Aviation This Week 
 
Aviation This Week

Aviation This Week: Safran is testing its new hybrid gas and battery propulsion system in France

Niche TV Host Justin Bellmore has all of your latest aviation industry news! In this episode of Aviation This Week: Safran tests its new hybrid gas and battery propulsion system in France.

Then, one aircraft shows its true colors as the RCAF’s Sea King Fleet is celebrated and prepared for retirement, and Bombardier delivers a second retrofitted Challenger 650 to Swiss Air-Rescue Rega to be used as an air ambulance.
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ADSE, Aerospace Industries Association of Canada

August 9-10, 2018
Location: Abbotsford, BC
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Canadian International Air Show

September 1-3, 2018
Location: Toronto, ON
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NBAA-BACE 2018

October 16-18, 2018
Location: Orlando, FL
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2018 Canadian Aerospace Summit

November 12-14, 2018
Location: Shaw Centre, Ottawa, ON
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