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FBO Survey

Epic begins deliveries of E1000

Epic Aircraft begins deliveries of its carbon-fibre E1000, powered by the PT6A-67A engine to cruise at over 330 knots and hold a 1,500+ nautical-mile range under a full-fuel payload.


Bombardier and MHI close CRJ Series

Bombardier concludes the sale of its CRJ Series aircraft program to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, which begins operations of MHI RJ Aviation Group headquartered in Mirabel.


AirSprint introduces JetAssure

Aimed at whole aircraft owners and corporate flight departments, JetAssure provides participants with guaranteed access to AirSprint’s fleet over a minimum two-year period.
 
 
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Aerocourse

Learn from the experts at AeroCourse

For over 30 years, AeroCourse has been a leader in advanced aviation training in Canada. We provide aviation ground school seminars (IFR and ATPL) and collaborate with airlines, colleges and universities to deliver courses. We have recently launched virtual seminars and updated our well-respected manuals and workbooks. Our instructors’ experience as professional airline pilots and flight examiners set-us apart and ensure a productive and successful learning environment.

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Featured News 
 
Snowbirds

Bird strike possible cause of fatal Snowbirds accident

Canada’s Department of National Defence issues a preliminary report about the May 17 Snowbirds accident in Kamloops that killed Captain Jennifer Casey. The report includes the release of a still image of a video that shows a single bird near the engine intake during the aircraft’s post take-off phase. » Learn More
 
Caravan

magniX and AeroTEC fly all-electric Cessna Grand Caravan

magniX and AeroTEC of Washington state complete a 30-minute flight of an all-electric Cessna Grand Caravan 208B, which the companies describe as a flight of the world’s largest all-electric commercial aircraft to date. A magni500 motor also powered the Harbour Air ePlane flight in BC back in December. » Learn More
 
 
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CCAA

Hire A Student And Receive Up To $7,000 Per Placement

The Canadian Council for Aviation and Aerospace is one of the exclusive delivery partners for the Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) funding. In response to these unprecedented times of the COVID-19 global pandemic, the Federal Government has updated the guidelines and expanded the eligibility for the SWPP funding to better support our aviation and aerospace industry.

Apply today to receive up to $7,000 per placement of a full-time or part-time student enrolled in any Canadian college or university program. Your organization may qualify to receive an advance payment on wage subsidies for the students hired.***(terms & conditions apply)

Five Easy Steps:

  1. Employer completes the simple online form at avaerocouncil.ca/en/swilp/employer
  2. Student visits avaerocouncil.ca/en/swilp/student to fill out their application form
  3. CCAA assesses eligibility within 48 hours and contacts employer
  4. On approval, employer provides documents to support their application
  5. CCAA and employer sign a contract and agree to a payment schedule

FOR MORE INFORMATION
Please contact:

Kethy S-K Sangaré
Project Co-Ordinator
Tel: 613-727-8272 ext. 261
ksossokolle@avaerocouncil.ca

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News 
 

NLAF cancels 2020 Elsie Awards Gala

Northern Lights Aero Foundation cancels the 12th Annual Elsie MacGill Awards Gala and announced Kathleen Lang of Bombardier as its new president. » Read more...

Canadian Armed Forces personnel and Stalker 22 located

Canada’s Department of National Defence locates the crash site of the Canadian Armed Forces CH-148 Cyclone, which is approximately 220 nautical miles east of Catania, Sicily. » Read more...

AW139 supporting COVID-19 operations in Canada

Ornge and STARS Air Ambulance, two of Canada’s primary air ambulance operators, share updates about how they are leveraging Leonardo AW139 helicopter during COVID-19. » Read more...
 
 
AVIATION THIS WEEK 
 
Aviation This Week

First Pilatus PC-12 NGX deliveries

In this episode of Aviation This Week: Pilatus deliveries the first production PC-12 NGX aircraft to launch customers in both the United States and Europe. Then the Airbus A400M achieves milestone certification of its Automatic Low Level Flight capability; and DJI introduces the Matrice 300 RTK with the Zenmuse H20 Series as its most advanced commercial drone. » See more
 
Events 
 

3rd Annual King Air Summit

September 17, 2020
Location: Fast Air Ltd., Winnipeg, MB
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