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May 1, 2024 saw the grand opening of Bombardier’s new manufacturing plant located at the north end of Toronto Pearson International Airport (CYYZ). Bombardier began construction of their new manufacturing facility in 2019 with over 770,000 sq feet of hangar space dedicated to the manufacturing of their Global 7500 and 6500 private jet aircraft.

A decorated Vietnam War pilot, Dick Rutan died Friday evening at a hospital in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, with Burt and other loved ones by his side. He was 85. His friend Bill Whittle said he died on his own terms when he decided against enduring a second night on oxygen after suffering a severe lung infection.

Girls Take Flight Oshawa is an event hosted by the First Canadian Chapter of the Ninety-Nines and Durham Flight Centre to introduce girls and women to aviation. Read more about this year's event, and the support of COPA Flight 70 in organizing one of the region's most attended aviation events.

A staple of the airshow/fly-in season, EAA’s AirVenture is back again in Oshkosh, Wisconsin with the airshow celebrating the RCAF centennial.

Maurice Prud’homme began flying when he was 38 years old and is famous for his annual Mo’s Fly-In, typically held on the Ottawa River. Fast forward to 2024, Maurice or Mo as he prefers, has over 5,000 hours in his logbook, mostly in ultralight and recreational aircraft.

Interested in the history of general aviation in Canada? Let’s start with COPA, Canada’s only national general aviation association. In a series of articles, we will be sharing key moments throughout the Canadian Owners and Pilot Association’s history.

After five years of successful fly outs, Trillium Aviators founder Ivan Kristensen seeks a successor to carry on the tradition. With a simple formula and a passion for aviation, Ivan invites interested individuals to take on the role of Chief Trillium Aviator.

The Roaring Twenties is a time of peace and prosperity in North America and one event was front-page news everywhere. In 1924, the U.S. Army Air Service announced that it was determined to – fly around the world. The thought of circling the globe in an “aeroplane” was considered impossible by many, but the Army Air Service said: “We can do that.”

The recent trend of municipalities in Ontario seeking to divest their local airports is a serious concern as these points of infrastructure face rezoning and development for commercial purposes other than aviation.

The mayors of Red Deer and Red Deer County are heading to the United States to showcase economic opportunities in Central Alberta. This excursion is facilitated by the Government of Alberta and being done in collaboration with Red Deer Regional Airport. Aviation Week runs from April 9-11.