KF Aerospace CEO Barry Lapointe to build Centre for Excellence
The exhibition hall and conference centre will be located across from Kelowna International Airport. Continue reading
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Okanagan pilot sharing the joy of flying in Kelowna
By Travis Lowe Video Journalist
Brianna Wiebe is one of 200 Okanagan youths who took to the skies on Saturday as part of the Canadian Owners and Pilots Association for kids junior aviator program. Continue reading
Kelowna International Airport eyeing more flights to U.S. cities
YLW is hoping to increase the number of flights to Las Vegas and Phoenix and have service restored to Los Angeles. Continue reading
Kelowna, Saskatoon airports receive federal funding to promote international tourism
The two airports will work together to develop plans to increase international air traffic from the United States. Continue reading
Major Kelowna employer expanding, adding 75 jobs
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
KF Aerospace will be looking for 75 more employees but expects hiring to be a challenge due to low unemployment in the region. Continue reading
White powder found on Kelowna airport carousel, hazmat team called in
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
“As a safety precaution, emergency crews were dispatched to respond to the incident,” YLW spokesperson Jessica Hewitt said. Continue reading
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Kelowna flights impacted by grounding of Boeing 737 MAX 8 planes
Some flights at Kelowna International Airport have been affected by Transport Canada’s decision to ground all Boeing 737 MAX 8 and 9 planes. Continue reading
Flight delays, cancellations at Kelowna International Airport
YLW says weather at other airports causing the delays, cancellations. Continue reading
Weather causing flight delays, cancellations at Kelowna International Airport
Some flights at Kelowna International Airport are being delayed or cancelled because of the weather. Continue reading
Ranch says it’s not to blame for Okanagan Rail Trail blockage
By Kelly Hayes Video Journalist
The Okanagan Rail Trail currently ends right at the edge of their property, but the owners of the Eldorado Ranch near the Kelowna airport say they’re not to blame for blocking the project. Continue reading