Skies News -2017-05-19

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May 19, 2017

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New Brunswick Aviation Museum to honour Golden Hawks

The museum is taking steps to highlight the story of Canada’s first official national aerobatic team.

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Engineered to achieve cruise speeds of 285 knots and full fuel payload of 1,100 pounds, the Denali will have a range of 1,600 nautical miles at high-speed cruise with one pilot and four passengers and will be able to fly from Los Angeles to Chicago, New York to Miami or London to Moscow. Textron Photos

Cessna Denali poised to redefine segment as first test articles come to life The clean-sheet Denali will incorporate the latest technology and is being designed to outperform its competition in capability, pilot interface, cabin experience and ownership costs.

Vector has been supporting the Arriel 1 since 1994, and the Arriel 2 since 2010, having to date delivered over 3,275 Arriel 1 engines and over 450 Arriel 2 powerplants back to operators. Vector Photo

Vector Aerospace becomes authorized Safran Helicopter Engines Arriel 2D repair center This new approval, which extends Vector’s service capabilities on the Airbus Helicopters H125 and H130 platforms, continues Vector’s long-running support of the popular Arriel family of turboshafts.

Pictured here are the members of the three 424 Transport and Rescue Squadron search and rescue (SAR) crews and support staff that took part in the Algonquin Park SAR effort from May 8 to 9, 2017. RCAf Photo

Trenton SAR team rescues man from remote island On May 8, 2017, Joint Rescue Coordination Centre Trenton was called to help the Ontario Provincial Police with a medical evacuation.

Facing C Series challenge, Canada threatens to review Boeing military procurements Vowing to defend Canada’s aerospace interests, Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland on Thursday warned “Canada is reviewing current military procurement that relates to Boeing."

Members of Air Task Force – Iraq (ATF-I) from 408 Tactical Helicopter Squadron depart Camp Érable, Iraq, for their first mission onboard a CH-146 Griffon helicopter during Operation IMPACT on April 25, 2017. DND Photo

Operation Impact Tactical Aviation Detachment welcomes new commander On April 24, 2017, Maj Jim Shewchuk of 408 Tactical Helicopter Squadron assumed command of the Operation Impact Tactical Aviation Detachment.

Department of Commerce investigation targeting C Series aircraft program In the wake of the decision by the Department of Commerce to initiate an investigation targeting Bombardier's C Series aircraft program, CDPQ will prove conclusively that its investments in the company were always done on commercial terms.

ACPA, Canadian Federal Pilots Association respond to flight AC624 investigation report The Air Canada Pilots Association and Air Canada have released statements on the final Accident Investigation Report completed by Canada's Transportation Safety Board regarding flight AC624 on March 29, 2015, at Halifax's Stanfield International Airport.

News From The Web

Chinese group in talks to aid struggling jet maker Bombardier Source: ft.com

Details on F-35A trip to Paris Air Show begin to emerge Source: defensenews.com

Snowbirds safety incident a factor behind airshow cancellations Source: thestar.com

Talks on airplane laptop ban end with no ban, more talks Source: canadianbusiness.com

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An Air Canada Rouge Boeing 767-300/ER crosses the sunset at Toronto Pearson International Airport. Photo submitted by Adam Tetzlaff Follow the Skies page on Facebook.

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