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FBO Survey

Bombardier Aviation reducing workforce

Montreal company plans to reduce its workforce by approximately 2,500 employees, primarily impacting its Canadian manufacturing operations.


Bye Aerospace nears completion of eFlyer2 design phase

Bye Aerospace nears completion of design-phase for its all-electric eFlyer 2, primarily targeting flight-training, working with Garmin for electric-specific G3X Touch avionics.


Christine Gervais to lead COPA

Christine Gervais is set to become president and chief executive officer of the Canadian Owners and Pilots Association, which now holds more than 16,000 members.
 
 
Sponsored Spotlight 
 
King Air

King Air Summit Update + Two Special Offers!

At this time we continue to plan for the King Air Summit in September! (See below for some kind offers from our event partners!) At this time we need to help and support each other, and if there’s anything that you may need from us at Fast Air, please let us know.

Special Offers for Canadian King Air Owners and Operators, valid through May 31st

Raisbeck Engineering - 10% Off All King Air Products! (email for details)

CenTex - 10% Off Halo Upgross Kits for King Airs (email for details)

We do hope to see you at the King Air Summit in Winnipeg on September 17th. Feel free to contact about any questions you may have related or unrelated to the King Air Summit. We are one big aviation family.

The King Air Summit Team & Fast Air
Summit Coordinator:
cole@kingairsummit.ca

www.kingairsummit.ca
 
Featured News 
 
Cyclone

DND preliminary report on fatal RCAF Cyclone accident

National Defence releases its preliminary report on the April 29 fatal RCAF Cyclone accident, killing all six military members on board. DND notes the helicopter did not respond as the crew would have anticipated during a final, complex, low-altitude turn to close with the HMCS Fredericton frigate. » Learn More
 
Challenger

Canadian Armed Forces to replace two 30-year-old Challengers

With delivery scheduled for this summer, the Government of Canada is replacing two Challenger 601 utility aircraft with two Challenger 650s for the Canadian Armed Forces. The $105 million contract was completed last week with the aircraft being accounted for within Canada’s Strong, Secured, Engaged program. » Learn More
 
 
News 
 

Drone agreement for First Nations COVID-19 project

Drone Delivery Canada enters into a 6-month commercial agreement with GlobalMedic to transport COVID-19-related cargo to Beausoleil First Nations Community. » Read more...

Bell unveils Team Invictus for prototype build

Bell Textron outlines nine aerospace companies that will help form what it is calling Team Invictus to produce the 360 Invictus prototype submission as part of FARA. » Read more...

Ring named VP at Flight Data Systems

Pete Ring becomes vice president of sales and marketing for Flight Data Systems, which is part of parent company ACR Group. » Read more...
 
 
AVIATION THIS WEEK 
 
Aviation This Week

NASA astronauts reach ISS with SpaceX spacecraft and rocket

In this episode of Aviation This Week: The era of commercial human spaceflight begins as SpaceX works with NASA to send two astronauts to the ISS. Then, magniX and AeroTEC collaborate on the 30-minute flight of an all-electric Cessna Caravan; and Epic Aircraft begins deliveries of its all-composite, single-engine E1000 turboprop. » See more
 
Events 
 

3rd Annual King Air Summit

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