Dartmouth company at cutting-edge of laser technology
A Dartmouth-based company is ramping up production on nanotechnology filtered eyewear that protect pilots from dangerous laser attacks. Continue reading
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Donated Ornge helicopter to propel education for Fanshawe College paramedic, aviation students
The 38-year-old Sikorsky S-76A served as part of Ornge’s 12 air ambulance fleet in Ontario from 1999 to 2011. Continue reading
Female Inuk airline captain lands in New Brunswick to inspire young women to take up aviation
By Shelley Steeves Senior Correspondent
Air Inuit’s first female Inuk captain is hoping to become an inspiration to others by travelling across the country to encourage more women to earn their wings. Continue reading
Wife surprises husband with pilot’s in-flight pregnancy announcement
The woman asked the flight crew to help surprise her husband with the special news. Continue reading
Pilots start 30,000-km journey for Hope Air from Kelowna
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
A 30,000-kilometre journey starting at Kelowna’s airport was launched on Tuesday. The crew, which is piloting two homebuilt aircraft, is hoping to raise more than $500,000 for Hope Air. The charity provides free medical flights for Canadians who need financial assistance. “It’s an iconic Canadian charity that provides free flights for Canadians who live remotely… Continue reading
SaskPower pilot project converting streetlights to LED
Regina and Saskatoon areas were selected to provide a range of settings to test the new LED streetlights as part of a SaskPower pilot project. Continue reading
Air Berlin pilot investigated for buzzing control tower in ‘goodbye’ to bankrupt airline
German authorities are investigating after an Air Berlin pilot aborted his landing at a German airport to make an low pass around the control tower as a way of saying “goodbye” to the bankrupt airline. Continue reading
Edmonton air traffic controller hopes to get New Brunswick women into the skies
Elevate Aviation is a non-profit organization touring the country to try and recruit more women into the aviation industry. Continue reading
Memorial service at Mount Royal to honour instructor killed in plane crash
By Jenna Freeman Reporter
The family of Jeff Bird say they plan to hold a service at Mount Royal University to pay tribute to the pilot Sunday afternoon Continue reading
West Wind Aviation retrains pilots after grounding its fleet
By Joel Senick Reporter and Weekend Co-Anchor
A West Wind Aviation official said most of the airline’s 60 pilots had to undergo some sort of retraining following an internal investigation. Continue reading
