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Central Mountain Air names Cummings CEO

Former WestJet VP Bob Cummings to lead Smithers, BC, regional airline, which also received a significant investment from Binder Capital Group. » Read more...

Pratt & Whitney GTF to power additional Wizz Air A320neo aircraft

Exclusively powered by Pratt & Whitney engines since its founding in 2003, Wizz Air selects the GTF for an order of 166 Airbus A320neo family aircraft. » Read more...

Centennial Downsview facility renamed Bombardier Centre

Centennial announces it is renaming its recently opened Centre for Aerospace and Aviation at Downsview Park as The Bombardier Centre for Aerospace and Aviation. » Read more...

We’re looking to hire flight crew.

Jet-Share Aviation is a fractional ownership and aircraft charter company based at the Pearson International Airport in Toronto.. Since 2002 we have been servicing the needs of companies, executives and individuals with a strong focus on safety and personalized service for our clients. Now, we’re looking to hire flight crew.

We are seeking qualified, driven team players for our GTA based Citation 650 and Lear 60.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:
• Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the aircraft
• Performing pre and post flight aircraft inspections
• Keeping accurate records for compliance purposes
• Ensuring the safety and comfort of the passengers, crew and aircraft

Qualifications and Experience:
• Canadian ATPL
• Valid Transport Canada medical
• Group 1 Multi-Engine IFR
• Minimum 2000 hours preferred
• Customer service attitude
• Able to work alone and in a team environment

We offer a competitive salary and benefits.
Interested applicants send resume and cover letter to careers@jet-share.ca

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Embraer upgrades Phenom 300E

Embraer states its Phenom 300E is now the first single-pilot jet to reach Mach 0.80, based on a series of enhancements, which also includes a quieter cabin and upgrades to its avionics. With deliveries scheduled to begin May 2020, the enhanced Phenom 300E will include a new runway overrun awareness and alerting system. » Learn More

Government of Canada receives Dash 8-103 for marine surveillance program

Transport Canada receives a De Havilland Dash 8-103 msn 017 for its National Aerial Surveillance Program fleet. Aimed at detecting pollution, monitoring ship and endangered whale movements, the Dash 8 was purchased pre-owned from Calgary-based Avmax Group, which prepared and repainted the aircraft for delivery. » Learn More

News

Leonardo to acquire Kopter

Leonardo reaches a deal with Lynwood AG to acquire 100 per cent of Kopter Group AG, including its single-engine SH09 helicopter program. » Read more...

Fargo Jet acquires two Learjet 75 Liberty aircraft

Bombardier sells two Learjet 75 Liberty aircraft to North Dakota-based Fargo Jet Center, which will convert the airplanes for medevac in Poland. » Read more...

Batik Air receives its first A320neo

Batik Air, part of Indonesia’s Lion Group, celebrates the arrival of its first A320neo with a ceremony at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta, Indonesia. » Read more...

Aviation This Week

Leonardo to add single-engine asset with Kopter purchase

In this episode of Aviation This Week: Leonardo moves to acquire Kopter Group AG for US$185 million, which would add the SH09 currently under development. Then Boeing 777X completes its first flight; and NAV CANADA launches new air traffic control service at Mirabel International Aerocity YMX. » See more

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