RCMP ask residents north and west of Edmonton to look for missing pilot and plane
RCMP are searching for a Cessna 172 plane that didn’t arrive at its destination after taking off in western Alberta. Continue reading
Aviation
Montreal veteran gets 70-year-old wish by flying in B-25 bomber
By Phil Carpenter Photojournalist
He was a mechanic in the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War. He worked on various planes like the B-25 Mitchell bomber. Continue reading
Pilot emerges with minor injuries after Middleton crash landing: OPP
Police say the Transportation Safety Board will conduct an investigation into the crash. Continue reading
Edmonton drone incident 1 of 130 sightings reported by pilots in the last year
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
The report of a drone near an airplane during landing at the Edmonton International Airport is just one of dozens of incidents reported within the last year. Continue reading
Manitoba Airshow takes off at the Southport Airport in Portage la Prairie
By Amber McGuckin Reporter
Thousands of fans flocked to the Manitoba airshow to see the show. Continue reading
WestJet Link officially takes flight, connecting Lethbridge with major hubs
Three flights a day during the week and two on Saturdays will kick-start the service, then it will be up to travellers to see if the frequency needs to change Continue reading
Can airplanes be hacked? U.S. officials say it’s ‘only a matter of time’
Late last year, the DHS successfully hacked into the avionics of a commercial Boeing 737, as part of a test. In a follow-up presentation, the department said an airline hack is only a “matter of time.” Continue reading
Air Canada, Air China sign agreement to boost co-operation on Canada-China flights
Air Canada and Air China have signed a joint venture agreement that will increase co-operation on flights between Canada and China and on key connecting domestic flights in both countries. Continue reading
‘That’s so awesome’: Toronto event sees dozens of kids become ‘pilots’ for a day
The event’s team hopes to encourage more children to pursue careers in the sky. Continue reading
Mexican carrier involved in Cuba plane crash had numerous safety complaints
The Mexican charter company whose plane crashed in Havana, killing 110 people, has been the subject of two serious complaints about its crews’ performance over the last decade. Continue reading
