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#RCAF and #RCMP partner in record-setting Toys for the North campaign

The man dressed as Santa Claus could not have asked for a better sleigh

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#Canada to acquire #fleet of MQ-9B #SkyGuardian #drones

The Canadian #government has confirmed plans to spend $2.5 billion on 11 remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) and associated training and infrastructure

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.@WestJet plans for 737 ‘densification’ with Swoop integration

WestJet will add an extra row of seats at the back of its 737s, including those formerly operated by Swoop, in an effort to offer more affordable tickets

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.@navcanada , the nation’s air traffic control provider, said it is moving ahead with a service charge adjustment to help recover some of its losses from the Covid-19 pandemic

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.@RCAF_ARC FAcT program could see a new mixed fleet
of aircraft

For the RCAF’s Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program, the selected bidder is proposing a new mix of fixed- and rotary-wing #aircraft

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Canada sending Griffon, Chinook helicopters to Latvia

#Canada will send four CH-146 Griffon #helicopters to #Latvia and will periodically deploy CH-147F #Chinooks there starting in the fall of 2025, as part of an expanded #NATO mission.

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.@WestJet technicians file unfair labour practice charges to counter ‘reduction in #maintenance oversight’

#AMFA has taken legal action against the #airline , filing unfair labor practice charges with the #CIRB

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We're excited to announce that our Photo Contest Bonus Issue featuring honourable mentions is available now! Featured on the cover is an incredible shot of Gord Price in his Yak-50, before his retirement, captured by the talented Patrick Cardinal.

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Allied elephant walk and multinational interfly mark end of Operation Christmas Drop 2023

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Learning to fly #floatplanes with Fort Langley Air

We visit float charter and training operator Fort Langley
Air to learn what it takes to earn a basic float rating among the incredible #landscapes and unpredictable weather of beautiful BC

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Reliable Robotics flies @Cessna 208 #cargo #aircraft without any crew on board

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Last operational CC-115 #Buffalo finds final resting place at #Canada Aviation and #Space Museum

The last operational CC-115 Buffalo, No. 115-452, now resides in the reserve hangar of the Canada #Aviation and Space Museum in #Ottawa

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.@FlygreenGlobal : Fly With Purpose

Flygreen™ offers short-notice access to a fleet of more than 7,000 private jet and turboprop aircraft, and does so sustainably.

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What better way to celebrate International Civil #Aviation Day than with the latest issue of #SkiesMagazine?!

Don’t miss the winning photo entries from this year's contest! Congratulations to Grand Prize winner, Kyle Lopez, whose photo is on the cover!

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Van's Aircraft files for Chapter 11, outlines reorganization plans

Van’s Aircraft filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the federal bankruptcy code on Dec. 4, 2023

Read more here: https://t.co/C09KMqIqQb

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CF-18 Demonstration Team celebrates RCAF centennial with 20-city performance schedule The CF-18

Demonstration Hornet traditionally features a custom livery, which has yet to be revealed for the 2024 season

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Top Aces augments, extends fighter jet training contract with RCAF

Two Skyhawks will begin training with the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) next spring, with two additional A-4s to be integrated by 2025

Read more here: https://t.co/t8Vs8cMLcP
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.@CFSnowbirds release performance schedule for #RCAF centennial year

The Canadian Forces Snowbirds have unveiled their 18-city performance schedule for the 2024 season for the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF)

Details: https://t.co/pNgsQDcE0l

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Billy Bishop #airport requires additional runway space to meet #aviation regulations: PortsToronto

PortsToronto, says the existing 40-year Tripartite Agreement will need to be reopened almost a decade ahead of its expiry date.

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An increase in runway incidents is causing concern in #Canada , #US 

On both sides of the #border, regulators and #industry stakeholders are making efforts to curb the trend

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