Jeff Bird

• MRU aviation program undergoing changes, two months since deadly instructor crash

  The school voluntarily grounded its remaining two Tecnam P2006T aircrafts following the crash but it may never use them again.

  Apr 28, 2017
  
• Mount Royal University seeks more instructors as demand for pilots grows

  On Saturday, Mount Royal University hosted an aviation career expo to help pilots expand their networking circles and to recruit new pilots.

  Canada

  Mar 11, 2017
  
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• Tecnam planes grounded after fatal Mount Royal University plane crash near Calgary

  Calling it a “phased approach” to resuming its flight training program, the school said the decision was made without instruction from the Transportation Safety Board, which continues to investigate the crash.

  Education

  Mar 2, 2017
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• MRU plane that crashed near Calgary had no cockpit voice recorder, flight data recorder: TSB

  The Transportation Safety Board of Canada says it will be challenging to determine exactly what caused a plane crash near Calgary that killed two pilots earlier this month.

  Canada

  Feb 27, 2017
• Funeral held for Mount Royal University instructor killed in plane crash near Calgary

  An aviation instructor from Mount Royal University killed in a plane crash west of Calgary earlier this month will be laid to rest on Friday.

  Canada

  Feb 24, 2017
• Memorial service at Mount Royal to honour instructor killed in plane crash

  The family of Jeff Bird say they plan to hold a service at Mount Royal University to pay tribute to the pilot Sunday afternoon

  Feb 19, 2017
• Pilot killed in MRU plane crash remembered for dedication to his family

  His brother David spoke to Global News and remembered his brother as a man dedicated to his family and his country.

  Feb 16, 2017
• Wreckage removed from Calgary plane crash site as loved ones mourn loss of pilots

  Reyn Johnson’s family released a statement Wednesday afternoon, remembering him as a loving, caring, meticulous and professional man.

  Canada

  Feb 15, 2017
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• Jeff Bird, Reynold Johnson identified as Mount Royal University pilots killed in plane crash near Calgary

  The identities of two pilots killed in a plane crash near Calgary were released by Mount Royal University Tuesday.

  Canada

  Feb 14, 2017