Estimated reading time 9 minutes, 51 seconds.
2017 PHOTO CONTEST
Congratulations to all winners from our fourth annual Skies Photo Contest! We asked and you came through with some of the best aviation images we’ve ever seen!
RED AIR SUCCESS
Discovery Air Defence wins the 10-year contract to provide the Canadian Armed Forces with adversarial air services.
By Chris Thatcher
ONLINE BONUS: CTA TO TACKLE AIR PASSENGER RIGHTS REGULATIONS
The Canadian Transportation Agency is preparing to begin consultations once Bill C-49 is passed.
By Brent Jang
AIRBUS, BOMBARDIER & THE C SERIES
Skies analyzes the “ABCs” of the blockbuster deal and what it means for Canadian aerospace.
By James Careless
REGIONAL TIPPING POINT?
Bombardier has secured the future of its flagship C Series, but the CRJ and Q400 families need some attention, too.
By Kenneth I. Swartz
EMPHASIZING INNOVATION
Lockheed Martin Canada’s Charles Bouchard discusses how innovative, forward-thinking ideas will characterize the company’s future Canadian footprint.
By Chris Thatcher
FEELING THE STING
An interim Super Hornet purchase is in doubt as Canada considers used Australian fighter jets.
By Chris Thatcher
THE PURSUIT OF PASSION
Stretching outside his comfort zone has paid big dividends for airshow performer Brent Handy.
By Lisa Gordon
Q&A: THE ART AND SCIENCE OF AVIATION PHOTOGRAPHY
Skies publisher and accomplished aviation photographer Mike Reyno discusses his passion for imagery that tells a story without a single word.
By Kyle Davis
ONLINE BONUS: FIGHTERS IN FOREST CITY
London, Ont., is back in the airshow business–big time.
By Lisa Gordon