British Columbia Aviation Council (BCAC)

Our vision: An aviation and aerospace industry that is visible, connected and thriving.

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The BCAC conference in Kelowna (YLW) is sold out! We have a few Add-on Event tickets available and our Online Auction is still accepting donations (ends June 10th). Visit https://t.co/8FkFHiSARZ for information. Local celebrity Ogopogo thanks you for your support!

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Join aviation + aerospace leaders at our Kelowna conference ✈️
Topics include:
🌎 Climate sustainability
🛡️ Defence-civilian synergies
🚀 BC aerospace growth
👥 Workforce solutions
Connect with innovators, influencers & decision-makers.
🔗 https://t.co/8FkFHiSARZ

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✈️ Speaker Announcement
We’re welcoming Lisa Setlakwe (Assistant Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) for a Fireside Chat with Cathy Press. Marking the first time a senior Transport Canada leader joins us from Ottawa.
🔗 https://t.co/8FkFHiSARZ

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✈️ Speaker Announcement
Welcome, David Warnock-Smith, Associate Dean at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He’ll share insights into the critical role universities play in shaping today’s and tomorrow’s aviation workforce.

🔗 https://t.co/8FkFHiSARZ

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Reconnect. Network. Build relationships. ✈️
Join us in Kelowna! From our Welcome Reception to Add-on Events, Signature Dinner & post-conference socials, it’s all about meaningful connections.
🔗 https://t.co/8FkFHiSARZ

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✈️ Speaker Announcement

We are thrilled to announce that Barry Lapointe will be joining us as the Keynote Speaker for the BCAC 2026 Conference in Kelowna, BC.

This is a keynote you won’t want to miss.
📍 Kelowna, BC
🔗 Event details: https://t.co/8FkFHiS32r

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Join us this Thursday!
Ted Barris, a journalist, broadcaster, professor & Order of Canada inductee, will present his latest aviation book, The Battle of Britain, at the BCIT Aerospace Campus.
📅 Mar 26, 17:45
📚 Book signing before & after
🔗 https://t.co/NjTFwmNVWB

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Our deepest condolences to the families, friends, and colleagues of the two pilots lost in yesterday’s tragic incident at LaGuardia Airport involving an Air Canada Express aircraft.
The aviation community stands together in mourning. Our thoughts are with everyone affected.

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We’re delighted to announce that Dr. Suzanne Kearns, Founding Director of the Waterloo Institute of Sustainable Aeronautics (WISA) and Associate Professor at the University of Waterloo, will be the Opening Speaker at the BCAC 2026 Conference in Kelowna.
https://t.co/8FkFHiSARZ

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✈️ Climate, ESG & Governance in Aviation, virtual training for leaders & boards.
Feb 26, 10–1 PT. Learn climate risks, ESG frameworks & governance tools + earn a Certificate. Limited spots.
Register: https://t.co/EjfBgfiegs

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Thank you to our incredible Volunteers!
Your energy, professionalism, and passion helped make this year’s Silver Wings Celebration a huge success. We couldn’t do it without you. ✈️

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🚨 LAST CHANCE! 🚨
The Silver Wings Online Auction closes TODAY at 18:00 Pacific.
Your final opportunity to score incredible aviation items, many still well below market value.
Bid before it’s gone.  https://t.co/XoAEDU34C2

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The Silver Wings Online Auction wraps up on Friday, at 18:00 Pacific! This is your chance to score some truly unique aviation and aerospace items, many sitting far below fair market value.
Bid now - https://t.co/XoAEDU34C2

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Own a piece of aviation history: a Martin JRM-3 Hawaii Mars engine cylinder from a Wright R-3350 Duplex-Cyclone radial engine (production ended in 1957!).
Bid now in the Silver Wings Online Auction — closes Nov 28, 18:00 Pacific.
👉 https://t.co/XoAEDU34C2

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✈️ Win Tickets for 2 Anywhere in the Air Canada Network!
Yes… anywhere they fly.
Plus, many more aviation-themed items. Auction is live until Nov 28. Proceeds support scholarships, youth, and education programs across BC’s aviation and aerospace sector.
https://t.co/XoAEDU34C2

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There’s still time to RSVP for this year’s Chair’s Women in Aviation & Aerospace Reception.

Forge new relationships before the Silver Wings Industry and Scholarship Awards Celebration begins!

Nov 14, 16:45–17:45 at the Vancouver Convention Centre: https://t.co/zCmImCONm1

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✈️ The Silver Wings Online Auction is live!
Bid on unique aviation treasures, like a piston from the legendary Martin Mars water bomber, and support BC’s next generation of aviation pros.
🗓️ Ends Nov 28, 18:00 PT
👉 https://t.co/XoAEDU34C2

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Chair’s Women in Aviation & Aerospace Reception CWAAR is a wonderful opportunity to connect with other women in the industry. Join us before Silver wings. Spaces still available!!

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Don’t miss BC’s premier aviation + aerospace networking night!
Connect with industry leaders, innovators & the next generation of professionals at the Silver Wings Celebration.
📅 Nov 14 | Vancouver Convention Centre
🎟️ Details: https://t.co/FcEHcCns9G

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📸 New this year! The Silver Wings Celebration features a Professional Portrait Station.

Get an updated headshot for your CV, LinkedIn, or social media.

By voluntary donation to support BCAC youth scholarships.

Event info 👉 https://t.co/FcEHcCnZZe ✈️