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Longview’s CL-415EAF Enhanced Aerial Firefighter Makes Inaugural FlightMar 11, 2020
Longview Aviation Services (LAS) of Calgary, Alta., in co-operation with Viking Air Limited of Victoria, B.C., announced the first Viking CL-415EAF “Enhanced Aerial Firefighter” has made its inaugural flight at Cascade Aerospace’s facility in Abbotsford, B.C.
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Saab Announces ‘Gripen for Canada Team’Mar 2, 2020
Saab is bidding for Canada’s Future Fighter Capability Project (FFCP) and today announced that leading Canadian aerospace companies IMP Aerospace & Defence, CAE, Peraton Canada and GE Aviation are the ‘Gripen for Canada Team’.
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Major Renovations at Oak Island Resort & Conference CentreNov 1, 2019
Oak Island Resort & Conference Centre is pleased to announce a major renovation beginning in November 2019. The year-round property, owned and operated by IMP Group, will see updates to its 105 guestrooms, lobby, lounge and restaurant to bring a chic, cozy nautical feel to the resort, while also focusing on revamping the culinary program and growing on-site activities.
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Innotech-Execaire Aviation Group Receives IS-BAO Stage 3 AccreditationAug 30, 2019
Innotech-Execaire Aviation Group (IEAG) announced that Montreal-based Execaire has been accredited as IS-BAO Stage 3 compliant by the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC).
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Innotech Aviation Receives FAA Supplemental Type CertificationAug 30, 2019
Innotech-Execaire Aviation Group (IEAG) announced that it has received full U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval of its supplemental type certificate (STC) for the installation of Honeywell JetWave connectivity solution on U.S. FAA registered Bombardier BD-700-1A10 Global aircraft — specifically the Bombardier Global Express, Global XRS and Global 6000 variants.
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Top 20 Under 40 from WINGS MagazineJul 9, 2019
In the annual Top 20 Under 40 program, sponsored by the Seneca School of Aviation, WINGS recognizes inspiring
young leaders influencing the direction of Canadian aviation and aerospace. These leaders, who are all under the age
of 40, were initially put forward through a nomination process lasting over several months. WINGS then determined
the 20 honourees based on their demonstration of leadership, innovation, influence, achievement and/or dedication
shown to their organization and the Canadian aviation industry.
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Viking Names Cascade Aerospace as Integrator and 2nd Program Partner for Aerial Firefighter Avionics Upgrade ProgramJun 20, 2019
Viking Air Limited of Victoria, British Columbia, has signed a contract with Cascade Aerospace of Abbotsford, British Columbia, naming it as integrator for Viking’s Avionics Upgrade Program (AUP) on Canadair CL-215T and CL-415 aerial firefighting aircraft. The announcement makes Cascade the second contributor to join the Avionics Upgrade Program.
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