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The Wings team is heading to Richmond, B.C., for the annual Canadian Business Aviation Association conference running from June 10 to 12, which includes a day of exhibits and static aircraft displays at Million Air YVR.
- Jon Robinson, Editor, Wings
 
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Carney vows Canada will meet 2% NATO spending pledge this year

Prime Minister says Canada will meet NATO commitment and spend 2 per cent of GDP on defence this year.


Remembering Marc Garneau

Marc Garneau, the first Canadian in space who went on to become Transport minister, died at 76.


Canada's domestic tourism industry could net billions due to U.S. trade war

Conference Board of Canada estimates net economic benefit for domestic tourism sector could be $8.8 billion.


Ukraine's drone attack on Russian air bases is a lesson for the West on its vulnerabilities

Ukraine said Operation Spiderweb drones, each costing under $1,000, destroyed or damaged over 40 aircraft.


Porter Airlines first-ever Hamilton flights taking off to Halifax and Vancouver

Coast-to-coast air service with inaugural flights connecting Hamilton to Halifax and Vancouver.


NTSB finds fuel leak and improperly installed parts in engine of airliner that caught fire

Fuel leak and improperly installed parts found inside engine of American Airlines plane.


What it would take to convert a jet from Qatar into Air Force One to safely fly Trump

Donald Trump really wants to fly on an upgraded Air Force One, but is he willing to cut corners with security.


 
 
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Northern Lights Aero Foundation announces 2025 award recipients

Northern Lights Aero Foundation on June 9 announced this year’s recipients of the Elsie Awards, recognizing Canadian women who have made significant contributions to aviation and aerospace (see PlaneTalk podcast below for more on the NLAF). » 
 
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Transat shares leap after restructure of hefty pandemic debt

Montreal based Transat AT Inc. shares soared Thursday after the travel company, which owns Air Transat, announced major restructuring of pandemic-era debt in a deal that forgives hundreds of millions of dollars owed. » 
 
 
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Five things to know about Canada's plan to meet the NATO defence spending target

NATO allies prepare for talks on raising the spending target to five per cent at annual summit. » 

Six killed in small plane crash off the San Diego coast

A small plane crashed off the San Diego coast shortly after takeoff. » 

Hope Air connects 'all the dots' to critical medical care

Pilots and planes congregated on Manitoulin last week for the first leg of a fundraiser. » 

RC hobbyists hooked on the challenge

A look at what drives the flying passion of remote control aircraft pilots. » 

Trump's new orders aim to encourage flying cars and supersonic flights

Three executive orders will encourage the FAA to expedite rules. » 

A man made a false bomb threat so he wouldn't miss a flight to LA, FBI says

Man who missed a flight to Detroit called in a false bomb threat with the hope for a delay. » 

Violent turbulence hits a Ryanair flight in Germany

Severe storms in southern Germany forced a Ryanair flight to make an emergency landing. » 

 
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Northern Lights at AVWorld

Recorded at Aviation World near CYYZ, Cathy Fraser, Lynne McMullen and Judy Cameron discuss their climb through the aviation sector and the challenges they faced in a male dominated industry. The Northern Lights Aero Foundation was created to recognize, inspire and celebrate accomplished women in aviation and aerospace. » Listen Now

 
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CBAA Convention

June 10 – 12, 2025
Location: Million Air, YVR, Richmond, BC
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Canadian Wildfire Conference

October 1 – 2, 2025
Location: KF Centre for Excellence, Kelowna, BC
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Career Expo West

October 4, 2025
Location: BMO Centre at Stampede Park, Calgary, AB
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Careers in Aviation Expo

October 25, 2025
Location: Million Air, Vancouver International, YVR, Richmond, BC
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ATAC 91th Canadian Aviation Conference and Tradeshow

November 18 –20, 2025
Location: Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel, Montreal, QC
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