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After bustling events in Toronto and Calgary, the team from Wings and Helicopters are preparing for the final leg of the 2025 Careers in Aviation Expo program on October 25 in Million Air's facility at Vancouver International Airport. Register today.
- Jon Robinson, Editor, Wings
 
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Comlux to take delivery of Bombardier Global 8000 in 2026

Swiss company commits to Global 8000 as the aircraft maker announces a new top speed rating of Mach 0.95 at NBAA.


Air Greenland renews Iqaluit-Nuuk flights for next year

Air Greenland will operate the Iqaluit-Nuuk route next year from June 24 until Sept. 30, slightly shorter than this year’s season.


NAV Canada national outage in early October

During the early hours of October 5, NAV Canada’s network experienced an outage causing many aviation information systems to stop communicating.


Two charged for flying drones over Rogers Centre during Blue Jays games

Toronto police say two charged for flying drones over the Rogers Centre during the Blue Jays post-season games.


Plane crashes onto a Massachusetts highway, killing 2 on board and hurting 1 motorist

Small airplane crashed straight into a major Massachusetts highway during the Monday morning rush hour.


Sikorsky introduces Nomad family of long-endurance drones

Twin proprotor design, leveraging MATRIX, combines versatility of a helicopter with fixed-wing speed and range.


Air traffic controllers who duck unpaid work during shutdown could be fired

Duffy warns controllers who call in sick instead of working without a paycheck during shutdown risk being fired.


 
 
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MRU aviation soaring to new heights at new campus

In the school’s 55th year of aviation training, the sky is the limit for Mount Royal University’s new Springbank Aviation Campus aiming to double its pilot training intake from 40 to 80 students. » 
 
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Five things on the Artemis II mission to the moon with Canada's Jeremy Hansen

Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen has spent two-and-a-half years preparing for his upcoming trip to the moon and back – the first launch window for the 10-day the Artemis II mission opens in February. » 
 
 
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India's prime minister opens a new Mumbai airport built by Adani Group for $2.2 billion

Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated a new international airport in the financial capital Mumbai. » 

B.C. drafts former federal minister Sajjan as Ottawa fires up military spending

Former national defence minister to help the province secure some of the billions the federal government will spend to boost military. » 

Belgian police detain 3 over a suspected plot to attack politicians with a drone

Suspected plot to attack politicians including Prime Minister Bart De Wever with drone carrying explosives. » 

British Airways flight diverted to Bucharest where authorities reported smoke on board

Flight from Istanbul to London made emergency landing Thursday in Romania’s capital. » 

Abu Dhabi carrier Etihad launches direct flights to Kabul

Etihad becomes the latest airline to offer direct routes to the Afghan capital. » 

Putin says Russian air defenses responsible for Azerbaijani jet's crash last year, killing 38

Vladimir Putin said Russia’s air defenses were responsible for shooting down an Azerbaijani airliner in December. » 

Elections Nunavut will use Purolator, airlines to deliver mail-in ballots if Canada Post strike continues

Special ballots for territorial election will be delivered by Canadian North and Calm Air if Canada Post strike continues. » 

 
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Events 
 

Careers in Aviation Expo

October 25, 2025
Location: Million Air, Vancouver International, YVR, Richmond, BC
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HAC Conference and Trade Show

November 4 – 6, 2025
Location: Tradex, Abbotsford, BC
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ATAC Canadian Aviation Conference and Tradeshow

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