KF Aerospace

• KF Aerospace celebrates women in aviation to attract more to workforce

  The company that provides maintenance, engineering and modification services to air operators has grown their female work force, nearing its goal of 25 per cent by 2025.

  Lifestyle

  Mar 4, 2025
  
• Okanagan businessman appointed to Order of Canada

  Barry Lapointe founded KF Aerospace in 1970, which was then known as Kelowna Flightcraft.

  Canada

  Jun 29, 2024
  
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• Kelowna aerospace company lands part of landmark contract for aircrew training

  The contract has a value of $11.2 billion, and reimagines training for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), consolidating three aircrew training operations under SkyAlyne.

  Canada

  May 29, 2024
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• Okanagan aerospace firm secures contract for Canada, U.S.

  Kelowna-based KF Aerospace has secured a deal with Germany's Grob Aircraft SE to sell products and pilot training services throughout Canada and the United States.

  Economy

  Jan 30, 2024
• KF Aerospace expecting more job growth through Canadian investment

  Canada announced last week that it selected the Boeing P-8A as Canada's new Multi-Mission Aircraft.

  Canada

  Dec 5, 2023
• WestJet CEO visits YLW, commits to continued partnership between airline and airport

  WestJet and the City of Kelowna have built a relationship that dates back 27 years. When the airline first took flight in 1996, Kelowna was one of its first destinations.

  Economy

  Mar 17, 2023
• Dream depicted on cocktail napkin becomes reality in Kelowna

  The Centre for Excellence also has an interactive exhibition detailing the Okanagan's rich aviation history, as well as outlining the careers the industry offers.

  Canada

  Aug 30, 2022
• Restored warplane lands in Okanagan, will soon be on display in Kelowna

  On Thursday, a de Havilland 98 Mosquito, with its distinct looks and engine noise, landed at Kelowna International Airport.

  Canada

  Jun 30, 2022
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• Second World War Mosquito plane’s arrival at Kelowna’s KF Aerospace delayed

  'The (VR796) is a WW2 fighter-bomber featuring a unique wooden frame,' according to a media release sent out Thursday.

  Canada

  Jun 6, 2022
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• Historic Second World War plane landing in Kelowna for D-Day anniversary

  A historic Mosquito warplane will be landing at KF Aerospace on Monday, June 6, just in time for the 78th anniversary of D-Day.

  Canada

  Jun 2, 2022