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Canada's Haiti airlift expands to include relatives, residents and charter flight

Canada on Wednesday is expanding its evacuation of people from Haiti to include relatives and permanent residents.


West Van student's rocket drones to compete for Canada at international science fair

Canadian student's 3-metre rapid response rocket contains a drone that separates to survey forests during wildfires.


The Texas attorney general is investigating a key Boeing supplier and asking about diversity

Office of Texas Attorney General says it is looking into Spirit AeroSystems because of “apparent manufacturing defects” in parts.


Sandspit Airport on Haida Gwaii renamed to K’il Kun Xidgwangs Daanaay

BC airport renamed to the Haida name K’il Kun Xidgwangs Daanaay, meaning “Sandspit flying place.”


American Airlines is relaxing pet policy to let owners bring companion and rolling carry-on

New policy will let owners bring their companion and a full-size carry-on bag into the cabin.


Canadian Armed Forces deployed to Jamaica to help train CARICOM troops

Small group deployed to Jamaica to train Caribbean troops for a mission intended to restore order in Haiti.


Greece and Croatia sign deals for De Havilland 515 firefighting aircraft

Greece will acquire seven DHC-515 aircraft, Croatia two, as well as spare parts, training, and support.


Adding AI to air traffic control

Inside a government study designed to look at the future of tower staffing.


 
 
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Airlines, shippers pitch feds on boosting sustainable infrastructure funding

Airlines and marine shippers have asked Ottawa to beef up funding for sustainable transport, money they hope will flow toward green supply chains and upgrades to existing infrastructure. » 
 
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Path of totality: Eastern Canada cities and towns to visit to view the solar eclipse

Parts of five provinces in Central and Eastern Canada will be in the path of a total solar eclipse on April 8 with destinations like Montreal and Niagara Falls expecting visitors from across the country. » 
 
 
 
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A faster spinning Earth may cause timekeepers to subtract a second from world clocks

Qantas Airlines and others had problems in 2012 when some systems mishandled the leap second. » 

Helipad open for speedy STARS service following upgrades last year

Parks Canada’s maintenance compound in Jasper National Park can now accommodate STARS Air Ambulance service. » 

2 people killed in crash of small plane in Northern California mountain town

Two people died when a single-engine airplane crashed amid moderate snow conditions near Lake Tahoe. » 

Robot disguised as a coyote or fox will scare wildlife away from runways at Alaska airport

Headless robot about the size of a labrador retriever will be camouflaged as a coyote or fox to ward off wildlife. » 

Municipalities still waiting on disaster recovery payments for 2023 wildfire costs

Rural municipalities in Alberta say they're waiting on millions in provincial support payments » 

Ontario to give out $5,000 bonuses to wildland firefighters and pilots

Ontario to give wildland firefighters and pilots a $5,000 bonus and make 100 of those jobs permanent. » 

Thai court acquits dozens of protesters who shut down Bangkok's airports in 2008

Nearly 70 people acquitted of charges related to protests that shut down Bangkok airports in 2008 for 10 days. » 

Putin says he won't start a war with NATO but bases hosting Ukraine F-16s can be targets

Western air bases hosting F-16 jets slated for deployment in Ukraine are a “legitimate target”. » 

 
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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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