Wings News: Levaero opens CNY3 hangar, new defence procurement office, scenes from Canadian Wildfire Conference
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Editor's Note 
 
The team from Wings and Helicopters extends a huge thanks to the sponsors, exhibitors and attendees at two of our most important annual events that took place last week, the Canadian Wildfire Conference in Kelowna and Career Expo West in Calgary.
- Jon Robinson, Editor, Wings
 
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Levaero opens new hangar at Collingwood Regional Airport

Hangar at CNY3 will provide full-service support for Pilatus PC-12, PC-24, and other business aircraft customers.


Air India's midair emergency sparks new alarm over the safety of the Boeing Dreamliner

India’s leading body of pilots asked the civil aviation regulator to inspect Dreamliners operating in country for electrical issues.


New defence procurement office will deliver equipment, not more bureaucracy, MP vows

Ottawa launched a new Defence Investment Agency on Thursday with the aim of centralizing defence procurement and purchasing equipment for the Canadian Armed Forces at a faster pace.


Skyservice receives FAA, ANAC approvals for Gogo Galileo HDX installations

Challenger and Gulfstream approvals position Skyservice as one of few MROs with FAA, ANAC and TCCA STCs.


Airport warns about catfishing as people arrive to meet loved ones who don't exist

Central Newfoundland airport staff noticed an increase in people who appear to have been victims of scheme.


RCMP investigating death of woman on international flight diverted to Yellowknife

RCMP in Northwest Territories are investigating after death of a passenger on flight diverted to Yellowknife.


Flight diverted after aircraft makes emergency landing

Small aircraft made emergency landing Tuesday at Saint John Airport, diverting Air Canada flight to Halifax.


Canadian Snowbirds perform at California airshow void of U.S. military planes

The Pacific Airshow Huntington Beach is going ahead as scheduled, despite the U.S. government’s shutdown.


Government says flypast for King's visit to Ottawa cost more than $800,000

DND says RCAF flypast during King Charles III's visit to Ottawa this spring cost more than $824,700.


 
 
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Canadian Wildfire Conference continues growth in Kelowna

More than 300 people attended the 6th annual Canadian Wildfire Conference, bringing together air and ground operations, government agencies and tech innovators, at the KF Centre in Kelowna. » 
 
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Warbirds enthusiasts keep history in flight

A community of wartime-era airplane lovers from across the country gathered in Brandon last week at the Warbirds Canada Conference held at the province's Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum. » 
 
 
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Air museum acquires new vintage wings

A 1943-built Boeing Stearman Kaydet has landed at the Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum in Brandon. » 

US transportation secretary says government shutdown adds stress on air traffic controllers

Sean Duffy said government shutdown puts more stress on ATCs who already have an extremely stressful job. » 

Legault urges stronger U.S.-Canada ties amid trade tensions at summit

Quebec Premier urged need for strong collaboration between US states and provinces despite trade uncertainties. » 

Joly says Ottawa will be 'hawkish' on competition to restore affordability

Industry Minister Mélanie Joly delivered an emphatic endorsement of more market competition in Canada. » 

Retired Royal Canadian Air Force lieutenant-colonel handed reprimand at court martial

Former RCAF officer handed severe reprimand and $2,500 fine at the conclusion of a court martial in Halifax. » 

Alliance North launches Volunteer Emergency Response Air Corps at local airport

After three years of planning, Alliance North launched Volunteer Emergency Response Air Corps in Festival City. » 

Balloons carrying smuggled cigarettes over Lithuania closed Vilnius Airport for hours

Up to 25 small hot-air balloons entered Lithuanian airspace and forced the shutdown of Vilnius Airport. » 

Another CBSA inspection kiosk outage resolved after affecting some Canadian airports

CBSA says an outage that affected its inspection kiosks at airports across the country has been resolved. » 

Munich Airport shuts again after suspected drones in latest reported sightings in EU airspace

Authorities shut down Munich Airport late Friday, second closure in less than 24 hours after more drone sightings. » 

Delta jets have a 'low-speed collision' on LaGuardia taxiway, injuring 1

Regional jets collided on taxiway, injuring a flight attendant, damaging a cockpit and tearing off part of a wing. » 

 
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Moving a damaged RV6

Ray Frank and Kendall Horst of Lancaster Aero Aircraft travelled from Pennsylvania to dismantle and transport a damaged VANs Aircraft RV6 after a hard landing. » Listen Now

 
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