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Aircraft Slides Off Runway in Gander

October 31st, 2010 by admin, Comments Off on Aircraft Slides Off Runway in Gander

GANDER, NL – A Gulfstream IV with six people on board slid off the end of the runway at the Gander International Airport yesterday.

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Estonian Air Orders Three Bombardier CRJ900 NextGen Airliners

October 29th, 2010 by admin, Comments Off on Estonian Air Orders Three Bombardier CRJ900 NextGen Airliners

TORONTO – Bombardier Aerospace announced today that Estonian Air of Tallinn, Estonia has signed a firm order for three CRJ900 NextGen aircraft and has also taken options on two CRJ900 NextGen aircraft.

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Helijet Awarded Eight Year Air Ambulance Contract

October 28th, 2010 by admin, Comments Off on Helijet Awarded Eight Year Air Ambulance Contract

RICHMOND, BC – Richmond based Helijet International has secured an eight year contract with the BC Ambulance Service to provide three helicopters, flight and maintenance personnel for rotary air ambulance services based in Vancouver and Prince Rupert.

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Airport Authority Announces Major Investment in Airport Safety and Efficiency

October 28th, 2010 by admin, Comments Off on Airport Authority Announces Major Investment in Airport Safety and Efficiency

OTTAWA – The Ottawa International Airport Authority introduced the newest members of its team, including four additions to the airport’s Emergency Response Service fleet and seven new multi-function Snow Removal Systems.

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Kirby Lake Plane Crash Kills One

October 26th, 2010 by admin, Comments Off on Kirby Lake Plane Crash Kills One

KIRBY LAKE, AB – Transportation Safety Board Investigators are on the scene of yesterdays plane crash in Kirby Lake Alberta.

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Investigators Focusing on Loss of Thrust in CF-18 Airshow Crash

October 26th, 2010 by admin, Comments Off on Investigators Focusing on Loss of Thrust in CF-18 Airshow Crash

OTTAWA – Investigators are continuing to narrow their focus while providing an update into the July 23rd crash of a CF-18 during an airshow practice in Lethbridge Alberta.

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Air Canada Pilots Re-Elect Association President

October 26th, 2010 by admin, Comments Off on Air Canada Pilots Re-Elect Association President

TORONTO, ONTARIO – Air Canada pilots have re-elected Captain Paul Strachan as President and elected Captain Jon Webster as the new Secretary-Treasurer of the Air Canada Pilots Association

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Control Towers in Denmark to Implement NAV CANADA Technology

October 26th, 2010 by admin, Comments Off on Control Towers in Denmark to Implement NAV CANADA Technology

OTTAWA – NAV CANADA technology that can automatically broadcast weather and other flight information to pilots is being installed in Denmark as part of a new agreement between the Canadian air navigation service provider and its Danish counterpart, Naviair.

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Supreme Court of Canada Reaffirms Exclusive Federal Jurisdiction over Aviation

October 23rd, 2010 by admin, Comments Off on Supreme Court of Canada Reaffirms Exclusive Federal Jurisdiction over Aviation

OTTAWA – Two decisions, that will have a profound effect on Canadian aviation for the foreseeable future, were released on 15 October by the Supreme Court of Canada.

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Snowbirds Celebrate 40 Years of Flight

October 23rd, 2010 by admin, Comments Off on Snowbirds Celebrate 40 Years of Flight

MOOSE JAW, Sask. – The Canadian Forces Snowbirds Demonstration Team is marking its 40th Anniversary this weekend with performances at 15 Wing Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.

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