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October 15, 2019
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Global 5500 and 6500 awarded EASA certification

After validation by Transport Canada three weeks ago, Bombardier Global 5500 and Global 6500 business jets receive European Aviation Safety Agency certification.


Nanaimo Airport CEO set to retire

Mike Hooper, president and chief executive officer of Nanaimo Airport, YCD, announced he plans to retire in June 2020, as the Nanaimo Airport Commission begins a search for his successor.


Boeing removes Muilenburg as chairman, remains CEO

The Boeing Company, through its board of directors, separates the roles of chairman and CEO to strengthen governance and safety management processes.
 
 
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Flying Colours notes demand for ADS-B Out installations

With MRO facilities in both Peterborough, Ontario, and St. Louis, Missouri, Flying Colours Corp. provides an update of its ADS-B Out installations over the last 18 months, as the January 1, 2020, mandate from the FAA to have all aircraft equipped with ADS-B Out in U.S. airspace draws closer. » Learn More
 
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Porsche and Boeing partner on Urban Air Mobility

After the signing of an MOU, the companies will explore the potential for a premium urban air mobility market, which Porsche expects to pick up after 2025. Boeing, Porsche and Boeing subsidiary Aurora Flight Sciences are also developing a concept for a fully electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicle. » Learn More
 
 
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Air Austral agreement for three A220s

Air Austral signs a firm order for three A220 aircraft, which will make France’s Réunion Island-based airline the first A220 customer based in the Indian Ocean region. » Read more...

TRAXXALL approved by Piaggio

TRAXXALL is named as an approved maintenance tracking provider by Piaggio Aerospace, which will offer the software as an option for Avanti EVO aircraft. » Read more...

Arrius engines mark 10 million flight hours

With more than 3,800 units delivered, Safran celebrates a milestone for its Arrius engine range by reaching 10 million flight hours flown since its introduction in 1996. » Read more...
 
 
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Aviation This Week

Air Canada’s Captain Judy Cameron Scholarship

In this episode of Aviation This Week: Judy Cameron is honoured by Air Canada with a new scholarship in her name to support the next generation of women in aviation. Then the Cessna Citation Longitude enters service after its late-September FAA certification; and Global 7500 sets a new city-pair record flying in excess of 8,000 nautical miles. » See more
 
Events 
 

CCAA Labour Market Strategy Event 2019

October 23-24, 2019
Location: Ottawa, ON
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24th Annual HAC Convention & Helicopter Safety Forum

November 14-16, 2019
Location: Vancouver, BC
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85th annual ATAC Conference and Tradeshow

November 18-20, 2019
Location: Montreal, QC
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