Webinar opportunity – UAVs 101: applications and implications in Canada

UAVs or drones offer operators and entrepreneurs in a wide cross-section of industries real opportunities to streamline operations, but many questions remain. Looking to get in on the action? Wings' handy webinar UAVs 101: Applications and Implications in Canada can help sort out the realities from the rhetoric. Check it out! >> Read full article

Clear career paths aid retention

More than three-quarters of employees report they would stay with their current employer if they knew their career path with the organization. >> Read full article

CAE gets news training deals worth more than $130 million

CAE has announced a series of training solution contracts today with airlines and aircraft manufacturers valued at more than $130 million. >> Read full article

Flying Colours Corp close to achieving ADS-B STC on Bombardier Challenger 604/605 in response to industry mandates

Flying Colours Corp, the Canadian headquartered completions, refurbishment and maintenance company is close to securing a Supplemental Type Certificate for ADS-B OUT in Bombardier Challenger 604 and 605 airframes, in line with industry mandates that start coming into effect in 2017. Automatic Dependent Surveillance - OUT (ADS-B OUT) enables the aircraft to report highly accurate position and status information to air traffic control, replacing the need for traditional radar. Flying Colours expects to have the accreditation validated by both Transport Canada and Europe’s EASA following FAA approval in the fall and available for install at all three of its facilities.

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AVIATION TV: Shimco changes headquarters

In the latest episode of Aviation This Week, Niche TV host Tamar Atik brings you the news on Shimco’s changing headquarters; WestJet’s newest aircraft landing in Canada; and Bell Helicopter’s new Lafayette Assembly Centre. >> Learn More…

Canadian Propeller: Western Canada’s Factory Authorized Propeller Facility

Offering Complete Maintenance Support & Sales:

• Metal & composite propellers, blades and components
• Turbine & reciprocating governors
• NDT and on wing maintenance
• Experienced, factory trained with licensed, certified personnel
• EASA 145.7253

Drone restrictions near wildfires needed: B.C. government

The B.C. government plans to toughen up its laws prohibiting the operation of drones near wildfires after air tankers and helicopters that should have been fighting two fires this summer were interfered with by a drone. >> Read full article

Ontario government invests in Peterborough airport

The government of Ontario announced last week that it is supporting the City of Peterborough with an Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF) grant of $1 million that will be put toward facilities upgrades and expansion of the airport. >> Read full article

Charlottetown's Action Aero helping to drive grassroots aerospace development

Action Aero, an aerospace firm based in Charlottetown, P.E.I., is offering co-op placements to high school students this fall to help them in their quest for careers in aerospace. >> Read full article