Pilots

• More Canadian pilots are seeking to fly in the United States. Why?

  Some 147 Canadian pilots applied for licenses to fly commercial jets in the United States in 2022, up from 39 in 2021, according to Federal Aviation Administration data.

  Canada

  Sep 5, 2023
  
• Lethbridge International Airshow’s 2023 edition ready for takeoff

  The show returned to the sky last year after a five-year break and will now fly back-to-back years because of scheduling concerns in 2024.

  Features

  Jul 28, 2023
  
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• Halifax airport tells passengers to look into options ahead of possible WestJet, Swoop strike

  WestJet pilots issued a 72-hour strike notice to the airline's management and the federal government Monday night, which could mean a walkout ahead of the long weekend.

  Consumer

  May 16, 2023
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• ‘It’s a gamble with safety’: pilots slam industry push for solo flying

  Pilot unions say France-based plane producer Airbus is leading the drive toward "reduced-crew operations," while North American airlines are more reluctant to jump on board.

  Canada

  May 4, 2023
• Transportation Safety Board urges better medical screening guidelines for pilots in Canada

  The Transportation Safety Board says pilots in Canada need better guidelines for screening heart-related conditions.

  Canada

  Mar 14, 2023
• Canadian Snowbirds and SkyHawks fly into Penticton for Peach Fest

  The Penticton Peach Fest is set to kick off in just a few days. Ahead of the activities, the Canadian Snowbirds and Skyhawks are getting prepared for the Penticton Air Display.

  Canada

  Aug 1, 2022
• Record attendance at Lethbridge International Airshow

  The Lethbridge International Airshow returned this weekend. Dallas Harty estimates up to 20 thousand people attended the event on Saturday.

  Features

  Jul 30, 2022
• Owner of Les Cèdres Airport looking to redevelop the land

  Richard Hoy is closing the iconic Les Cèdres Airport on May 22nd and hopes to redevelop the land as a site for distribution centres and warehouses.

  Canada

  Mar 14, 2022
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• Major expansion plans to general aviation services announced at Kelowna’s airport

  A massive project that will dramatically improve general aviation services at Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and benefit the region as a whole has been announced.

  News

  Nov 26, 2021
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• Second World War airfields in Alberta ‘bring back memories’ for 100-year-old veteran

  In 1943, there were 107 air-training fields across Canada as part of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan.

  Canada

  Nov 10, 2021