Calgary Aviation

• Work continues on new aircraft manufacturing plant east of Calgary

  De Havilland says it’s on track to open a portion of its new aircraft manufacturing plant sometime in 2028, and that a major regulatory hurdle has been recently cleared.

  Economy

  Jan 1
  
• Alberta government investing $11M into province’s aviation industry

  The funding includes $6 million over three years to help Mount Royal University establish a bachelor of aviation management program.

  Education

  Mar 8, 2023
  
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• 77-year-old restored plane unveiled in Calgary with help of former pilot

  The long-awaited unveiling of a restored Hawker Hurricane was attended by more than 100 aviation enthusiasts, including a Second World War pilot, in Calgary on Wednesday.

  Canada

  Nov 7, 2019
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• Restored Second World War aircraft returns to Calgary

  The 77-year-old Hawker Hurricane was originally stationed in Calgary. It will be unveiled to the public at the Hangar Flight Museum on Wednesday.

  Canada

  Nov 1, 2019
• Calgarians celebrate National Aviation Day, 110th anniversary of powered flight in Canada

  On Feb. 23, 1909, the Silver Dart successfully took to the skies, becoming the first controlled, powered flight in Canada.

  Canada

  Feb 23, 2019