Four leading New Zealand aviation companies – Salus Aviation, Spidertracks/Air Maestro, TracPlus and Eye in the Sky – will be showcasing their products and services at the Helicopter Association of Canada Annual Conference and Trade Show. Rod McDonald, Business Development Manager, Advanced Manufacturing Technology at New Zealand Trade &...
Helijet International plans to become first Canadian air carrier to provide passenger and cargo services using eVTOL aircraft after placing firm orders for ALIA eVTOL aircraft from BETA Technologies. Helijet will integrate the BETA-designed aircraft into its existing network of helicopter services, providing quieter, lower cost, sustainable air transportation for travelers in southwester...
De Havilland Canada selected Universal Avionics as lead supplier of integrated flight decks for De Havilland Canada’ CL-215T and CL-415 firefighting aircraft. The Universal Avionics flight deck system will support aerial firefighting operations with NextGen flight display, flight management, data communication, and connectivity systems.This solution builds on the history and r...
Air Transat and CAE announced the launch of Ascension Academy, a new cadet training program that enables the airline to build a pipeline of qualified pilots trained to the highest standards. The Ascension Academy program offers aspiring pilots a pathway to earn their wings at CAE flight academy, and the opportunity to begin their career as a second-in-command upon completion of their typ...
MTU Maintenance Canada is celebrating its 25th anniversary today with customers, partners, local politicians and trade union representatives as well as its over 500-strong expert workforce. In collaboration with the British Columbia Institute of Technology and funding from PacifiCan, MTU Maintenance Canada will be providing a cutting-edge training program that combines theoreti...
Momentum Ventures joins the global aviation community in celebrating the strides achieved in electric aviation. The company recognizes the profound potential of electric airplanes in reshaping the industry, ushering in a new era of air travel solutions that are both sustainable and environmentally friendly. The rise of electric aviation, exemplified by pioneering endeavors like Eviation&...
Analysis of industry data by Horizon Aircraft reveals that for the period between January 1, 2023 and July 20, 2023, the number of air ambulance departures globally is 26% higher than for the same period in 2019, before the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. The corresponding increase in the number of Canadian air ambulance departures between these two periods is 97%.&...
The Government of Canada awarded Airbus Defence and Space a contract for four newly-built Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport aircraft and for the conversion of five used A330-200s in a quest to strengthen Canada’s continental defence capabilities. The current contract has an order value of approximately CAD $3 billion or 2.1€ billion. Known as the Strategic...
One in four Canadians living in urban areas considers moving to more remote communities with the desire for a slower pace of life cited as the biggest reason, new research shows. The nationwide study by Horizon Aircraft found 25% of urban Canadians would consider moving out of more urban areas with a further 15% undecided. Among those considering a rural switch,...
New research shows growing support for the development of air taxi services in Canada to help the country seize opportunities to create jobs and boost revenue, while also helping the environment. The nationwide study by Horizon Aircraft, a Canadian-based innovative leader eVTOL, found 73% of Canadians support the development of the air taxi and eVTOL industry. Nearly four out of fiv...
SITA continues to cement itself as the passenger processing partner of choice for Canada airports, delivering a common technology platform allowing a faster and easier travel experience. Expanding on a collaboration with three of the country’s largest airports, SITA will extend the benefits of its passenger touchpoints to Regina International Airport and Region of Waterloo Internat...
The Société des établissements de plein air du Québec retained Nolinor Aviation to help optimize hunting tourism services to the Eastern part of the Anticosti island. From August 29 to December 1, 2023, some 30 flights from Mirabel (CYMX) or Quebec City (CYQB) airports will take off for Rivière-Aux-Saumons (CTH7) on Anticosti Is...
