The office of Her Excellency the Right Honorable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, recently named Captain Judy Cameron as one of the newest appointees to the Order of Canada. “On behalf of everyone at Air Canada, we salute and applaud Judy on receiving Canada’s highest honor that recognizes outstanding achievement, dedication to the community […]
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Saskatchewan Polytechnic Receives New Flight Simulator ALSIM AL250
ALSIM has announced that Saskatchewan Polytechnic is upgrading its fleet with a new AL250 flight simulator. Based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada, they have been operating their AL200 simulator since 2011. The AL250 simulator addresses initial phase training needs (PPL, CPL, IR/ME) and is SEP/MEP re-configurable simulator certified as an EASA FNPT II or Level 2-IPC […]
Air Canada and Air Canada Foundation Comes to the Aid of Families in British Columbia Hit by Flooding
For the second time this year, Air Canada and the Air Canada Foundation have provided humanitarian assistance to communities in British Columbia by donating flights to disaster response nonprofit Airlink. Airlink facilitates free and subsidized transport to a network of over 130 disaster response nonprofit organizations, such as Team Rubicon Canada, that then respond to […]
Seminar on Small Aircraft Aviation in the Arctic Held
A seminar on small aircraft aviation in the Arctic was held in Moscow within the framework of the action plan of Russia’s Chairmanship of the Arctic Council, the operator being the Roscongress Foundation. Representatives from transportation agencies and organizations of the Arctic states and Indigenous peoples of the Arctic attended the seminar. The Chair of […]
Thales, PASQAL, Paris Regional Authority and GENCI Launch New Partnership Exploring the Application of PASQAL’s Quantum Technology for Optimization of Critical Systems
Thales, PASQAL, the Paris Regional Authority and GENCI today announce a multi-year partnership to develop new methods to address planning and scheduling challenges related to the optimization of critical systems through PASQAL’s quantum processor. Planning and scheduling are key steps for many critical applications such as logistics, air traffic control, industrial automation, resource allocation and […]
D-Day Squadron to Hold DC-3 Maiden Flight Anniversary Commemorations
On December 17, 1935, 32 years after the Wright Brothers proved powered flight was possible, the DC-3 took its maiden flight. It was the aircraft that changed the way the world flew. Commercial air travel, as we knew it, would change forever! It transformed the world, making it possible for passengers to enjoy the love […]
Toronto Pearson Airport Features Xovis 3D Sensors and Software to Reduce Queue Wait Times
Xovis, an international market leader for intelligent people flow solutions in airports worldwide, announced its most recent rollout at Toronto Pearson International Airport, the largest and busiest airport in Canada. In August, Xovis installed its best-in-class 3D Sensors and software at Pearson’s transfer area located inside the new customs and security screening facilities for international […]
SFC Sydney Flight College Commissions the First of Six New Archer TXs
SFC, Sydney Flight College, recently took delivery of the first of six-brand new Archer TXs. The new aircraft was unveiled in November and is part of a fleet order for six factory new Piper Archers TX’s and will be added to their fleet of Piper trainers bringing the total operational PA-28s to thirty-eight. SFC’s investment […]
Safran and Albany International Extend Strategic Cooperation on Advanced Composites
Safran Aircraft Engines, a world leading engine manufacturer, and Albany International Corp. (NYSE: AIN), a leading developer and manufacturer of engineered composite components, today announced an agreement extending their partnership to the year 2046. Through this new agreement, the two companies declare their intent to work together on the next generation engines and thus contribute […]
EHang 216 Autonomous Aerial Vehicle Completes Debut Flight Demo in Bali, Indonesia
EHang 216 completed its debut flight demonstration for aerial sightseeing in the world-famous tourism hotspot of Bali, Indonesia. This demonstration flight was conducted under EHang’s cooperation with an Indonesian local partner Prestige Aviation, a subsidiary of Prestige Corp. The EHang 216 demonstrated a five-minute autonomous flight at the scenic Villa Blackstone Beach, Bali. VIP guests […]
