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Ottawa invests $850M at CFB Trenton for CC-330 Husky base

Defence Minister Bill Blair outlined investment to upgrade Ontario base to serve as the Husky’s operating base.


Woman gives birth mid-flight on Toronto-bound plane diverted to Bermuda: Air Canada

Air Canada says a mother and her newborn child are believed to be in good health after going into premature labour.


Ontario town mourns 'devastating loss' of family killed in Nashville plane crash

Police in Tennessee identified the family of five Canadians killed in a fiery small plane crash next to Interstate 40.


Passenger describes people 'bounced off the roof' on flight to New Zealand

At least 50 people were injured by what officials described as a “strong movement” on a Chilean plane.


DOJ opens criminal investigation into the Alaska Airlines 737 plane blowout

Wall Street Journal reports Department of Justice launched criminal investigation into Boeing jetliner blowout.


Boeing says it can't find work records related to door panel blow out

Boeing sends letter to Congress that it cannot find records for work done on a door panel that blew out.


Investigators confirmed pilots' account of a rudder-control failure on a Boeing Max jet

NTSB said Thursday it confirmed pilots' account of a brief failure of rudder controls on a Boeing 737 Max.


Biden proposes tax increase on fuel for private jets

U.S. President proposes huge increase in fuel taxes for private jets, pitched as a fairness issue.


Mexico-bound plane lands in LA in 4th emergency this week for United Airlines

Jetliner headed to Mexico City made an emergency landing after the crew reported a hydraulics issue.


 
 
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Pressure on Boeing grows as Buttigieg says the company needs to cooperate with investigations

With Boeing facing multiple government investigations, the company needs to make “a serious transformation” around its safety and manufacturing quality, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said Monday. » 
 
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'Miscommunication' over snow removal contributed to Wawa plane crash

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada concluded its investigation into a Nov. 27 plane crash at Wawa Municipal Airport in Ontario that resulted in minor injuries for the small crew on board. » 
 
 
 
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Four astronauts from four countries return to Earth after six months in orbit

Astronauts from four countries catch lift back to Earth with SpaceX on Tuesday to end a half-year mission at ISS. » 

Stratolaunch conducts first powered flight of new hypersonic vehicle off California coast

Stratolaunch conducted the first powered test flight of a new unmanned craft for hypersonic research on Saturday. » 

Private jet was short on approach to Virginia runway when it crashed, killing 5, police say

A small private jet was short on its approach to a rural Virginia airport’s runway when it struck trees and crashed into a hillside. » 

CityAirbus NextGen makes public debut ahead of maiden flight

Airbus presented its electric CityAirbus NextGen prototype to the public, ahead of its first flight later this year. » 

Federal procurement department punishes companies that worked on ArriveCan app

Contractor that worked on ArriveCan suspended from working on contracts with security requirements. » 

United Airlines plane makes emergency landing in LA after losing a tire during takeoff

Jetliner bound for Japan made a safe landing in Los Angeles on Thursday after losing a tire while taking off. » 

MH370 disappeared a decade ago

Here’s what we know about one of aviation’s biggest mysteries. » 

Parents of Chinese passengers on MH370 are still asking: What happened to my child?

Ten years on, the families of Chinese passengers on lost Malaysia Airlines flight still searching for answers. » 

Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters' forum talks inclusivity to attract more women

Companies that emphasize training, flexibility and benefits are better positioned to retain female workers. » 

 
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44th Annual Atlantic Region Aircraft Maintenance Conference

April 17 – 19, 2024
Location: Delta Hotels by Marriot Beauséjour, Moncton, NB
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Careers in Aviation Expo

May 4, 2024
Location: Porter Airlines, Ottawa, ON
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Alberta Aviation Conference 2024

April 28 – 29, 2024
Location: Calgary, AB
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2024 Northern Air Transport Association Conference & Tradeshow

April 29 – May 1, 2024
Location: Chateau Nova Hotel, Yellowknife, NWT
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CBAA 2024 Convention

June 18 – 20, 2024
Location: LUX FBO, Montreal Metropolitan Airport, Saint-Hubert, QC
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5th annual Canadian Wildfire Conference

October 17, 2024
Location: KF Aerospace Centre for Excellence, Kelowna, BC
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ATAC 90th Canadian Aviation Conference and Tradeshow

November 5 – 7, 2024
Location: Westin Bayshore Hotel, Vancouver, BC
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