Nolinor Aviation selected SKYTRAC TrooTrax Mission flight following and aircraft tracking system for use in its Operational Control Center to support compliance with Global Aeronautical Distress and Safety System recommendations established by the International Civil Aviation Organization. TrooTrax Mission, which is an upgraded version of TrooTrax Core, offers Nolinor the features and capabil...
Rise Air took delivery of its first ATR 72-600 aircraft, becoming the launch customer for the latest generation ATR -600 series in Canada. This aircraft is the first from a three-aircraft agreement signed in November 2024, with two additional brand-new ATR 72-600s to join the fleet under lease in 2026. This delivery marks a major step in Rise Air’s fleet renewal programme...
Siemens Canada is partnering with Airbus for a comprehensive decarbonization and energy efficiency project at Airbus' A220 final assembly plant in Mirabel, Quebec. This collaboration is one of several key components of Airbus' program to minimize the company's operational environmental footprint through targeted reductions in CO2 emissions and energy consumption. The project un...
Government of Canada has purchased six Global 6500 aircraft to perform worldwide utility flights and support missions such as aeromedical evacuations, disaster relief, humanitarian aid and national security operations. Representatives from Bombardier and the federal government celebrated this agreement today at Bombardier’s Global Aircraft Assembly Centre in the Greater Toronto Are...
World first Bombardier Global 8000 business jet has officially entered into service under the operational custody of Chartright Air Group, marking a defining milestone for Canadian aviation. The aircraft -- designed and manufactured in Canada -- has been delivered to Canada's leader in private jet management, underscoring the country's leadership in world-class business jet manufactur...
De Havilland Aircraft Canada and Avincis are pleased to announce various joint initiatives in support of the CL-215, CL-215T and CL-415 aircraft. As part of these initiatives, Avincis has agreed to transfer ownership of its ADS-B and FMS supplemental type certificates for the CL aircraft to De Havilland Canada for inclusion in its spare parts catalogue, thereby providing access to critical sy...
Transport Canada has validated the type certificate for the currently produced Pipistrel Explorer, Velis Club and Velis Electro. This milestone paves the way for operators to own and fly the validated aircraft models, opening new opportunities for flight schools to incorporate these aircraft into their curriculum, providing future pilots advanced training opportunities. Gabriel Massey, presiden...
VIP Completions has earned a maintenance implementation procedures (MIPs) designation and has simultaneously unveiled a fully refurbished Bombardier Global 5500 – the company’s first serialized supplemental type certificate (SSTC) project for a Canadian client. MIPs are bilateral agreements between the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration an...
Algonquin College ishare the expansion of its aviation partnership with Porter Airlines, including increased support for the Aircraft Maintenance Technician program through scholarships and awards. The $25,000 gift will establish the following financial aid initiatives: The Porter Airlines Scholarship for Aircraft Maintenance Technicians The Porter Airlines...
A study by PwC Canada provides an update on the substantial economic and social contributions of Bombardier’s manufacturing operations in Canada. Indicators such as the GDP, exports and supported jobs presented Bombardier’s significant role in the Canadian economy. The report positions Bombardier as a key driver of Canada’s aerospace industry with $7.4 billion in contr...
FlightSafety International announced it is the first training provider to receive Transport Canada Civil Aviation course pre-approval for an aircraft-specific training program under the Approved Training Organization (ATO) Pilot Project. The ATO Pilot Project is part of Transport Canada’s effort to establish regulations for the certification and oversight of ATOs. Through this i...
Diamond Aircraft Canada and Diamond Flying Club, in collaboration with Airshow London and the Diamond Pilots Association, announced the success of Diamond Fest, the official “Diamond Homecoming” at the company’s Canadian headquarters in London, Ontario (CYXU). The event took place September 5–6, 2025. This celebration coincided with Airshow London SkyDrive, Canada&rsqu...
