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What's in Canada's new 'Our North, Strong and Free' defence policy

Details of how some money will be spent in Canada’s new ‘Our North, Strong and Free’ defence policy,


Canadian Airbus workers reject contract offer

Unionized employees at Airbus' assembly facility in Mirabel reject second contract offer.


Boeing's CEO got compensation worth nearly $33 million last year but lost a $3 million bonus

David Calhoun received compensation valued at US$33M last year, mostly in stock awards.


Canada adds Haiti evacuation flight after last-minute requests

Requests to flee the Caribbean country poured in just as Canada was set to wind down its efforts.


Government of Alberta invests $144,000 to boost Cold Lake regional airport

Some of the provincial funds are earmarked for a feasibility study on scheduled air services.


ICON Aircraft files for Chapter 11 protection

Manufacturer of ICON A5 amphibious plane started restructuring process.


Airplane passenger fined in Sydney for urinating in a cup

Passenger urinated in a cup during a deplaning delay after landing at Sydney Airport.


Engine cover on a Southwest Airlines plane rips off, forcing flight to return to Denver

Southwest jet had engine cover fell off and strike the wing flap during takeoff.


 
 
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Arctic sovereignty anchors federal plans to upgrade Canada's military

Canada’s military to take a bigger role in the North over next two decades as climate change and increasingly aggressive foes threaten Arctic sovereignty, says new defence policy document. » 
 
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CBAA Ontario chapter outlines priorities, tours Bombardier’s Pearson facility

CBAA members gathered at Bombardier’s new Pearson facility to discuss issues like the Luxury Tax, construction at Canada’s four major airports and Transport Canada initiatives, before touring Global plant. » 
 
 
 
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Canadian man killed providing aid in Gaza was a military veteran with a young son

Canadian aid worker killed in Gaza Strip was a military veteran from Quebec. » 

Drone images show trapped B.C. orca calf is healthy female, Fisheries Department says

The young killer whale stranded in the lagoon off Vancouver Island is a girl. » 

Boeing pays Alaska Airlines $160 million in compensation for panel blowout

Initial compensation for losses suffered after panel blew off 737 Max 9. » 

Pilot says brakes seemed less effective than usual before a United jet slid off a taxiway

Captain said brakes seemed less effective before United jet slid off a taxiway in Houston. » 

Province announces funding for Prince Rupert Airport, Metlakatla heliport

Funding for renovations to the Prince Rupert Airport and Metlakatla emergency heliport in BC. » 

As international travel grows, so does US use of technology at airports

U.S. Customs and Border Protection expands use the Mobile Passport Control app. » 

A Virgin Atlantic plane clipped a BA jet at Heathrow but no injuries were reported

Virgin Atlantic jet collided with another plane as it was being towed at Heathrow. » 

Hot air balloon pilot had ketamine in his system at the time of fatal crash, report says

Autopsy shows hot air balloon pilot had elevated level of an anesthetic. » 

 
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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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