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July 9, 2019
NEWS 
 
ADSE

Maiden flight for RCAF C295

The first Airbus C295 for the Royal Canadian Air Force’s Fixed Wing Search and Rescue Aircraft Replacement (FWSAR) program, completes its maiden flight.


NASA sending plutonium-powered rotorcraft to Saturn’s moon Titan

NASA has selected a new mission that will send a rotorcraft called Dragonfly to Saturn’s moon Titan as part of its New Frontiers program, scheduled to launch in 2026.


Unifly raises $25 million in funding

UTM software provider Unifly NV completes a capital raise bringing in investors like Deutsche Flugsicherung and a wealth fund based in Belgium.
 
 
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Top 20 Under 40

Top 20 Under 40 program

In the annual Top 20 Under 40 program, sponsored by the Seneca School of Aviation, WINGS recognizes inspiring young leaders influencing the direction of Canadian aviation and aerospace, based on their demonstration of leadership, innovation, influence, achievement and/or dedication shown to Canadian aviation. » Learn More
 
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My weekend with a Kamikaze Pilot

Erika Armstrong, author of A Chick in the Cockpit, shares her experience with Masijiro “Mike” Kawato, a WWII Japanese airman – flying the AM6 Zero – speculated to be the pilot who shot down Pappy Boyington, including their time together at Planes of Fame East museum. » Learn More
 
 
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News 
 

A squeeze on airline profits

International Air Transport Association’s June report highlights a downgrade of its 2019 profit outlook for the global air transport industry. » Read more...

Trapp named president of Airbus Helicopters, head of North America

Romain Trapp becomes president of Airbus Helicopters Inc. and head of the North American region for helicopters, succeeding Chris Emerson. » Read more...

DDC program with Peel Paramedics

Drone Delivery Canada completes phase one of a pilot project with Peel Region Paramedics to determine the effectiveness of delivering an AED via drones. » Read more...
 
 
Aviation This Week 
 
Aviation This Week

Indonesia MOD commits to next-generation CL-515 platform

In this episode of Aviation This Week: Longview Aviation reaches a deal to provide Indonesia’s Ministry of Defense with seven firefighting aircraft. Then Rolls-Royce moves to acquire the electric and hybrid-electric aerospace propulsion activities of Siemens; and Bombardier unveils the Learjet 75 Liberty with a list price of US$9.9 million. » See more
 
Events 
 
CIA Expo

2019 CBAA Convention & Exhibition

July 9-11, 2019
Location: Sunwest Aviation, Calgary, AB
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COPA Eastern Canada Convention and Fly In

August 22-24, 2019
Location: Cornwall, ON
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Careers in Aviation Expo, Toronto

September 21, 2019
Location: WestJet, Mississauga, ON
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85th annual ATAC Conference and Tradeshow

November 18-20, 2019
Location: Location: Montreal, QC
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