By Skies Magazine | July 11, 2017 Estimated reading time 10 minutes, 55 seconds.
COVER STORY: THE LIGHT TWIN REIMAGINED
Skies takes a spin in Diamond Aircraft’s new seven-seat, twin-diesel DA62. By Robert Erdos
WESTJET GOES “CHEAP AND CHEERFUL”
The airline’s new ultra-low-cost carrier will announce its route structure in late 2017. By Brent Jang
FIRELINER TAKES FLIGHT
Coulson Aviation plans to convert six Boeing 737-300s into multi-purpose air tankers. By Mike Reyno and Ben Forrest
NEW HORIZONS FOR C295
The versatile transport is set to play a big role in civil markets, thanks to a deal with Canadian-backed Stellwagen Group. By Ben Forrest
FUNDING CANADIAN DEFENCE
After 14 months of consultations, Canada’s new defence policy commits billions to Air Force capability. By Chris Thatcher
CANADA MEETS THE WORLD
At the 2017 Paris Air Show, Canadian firms made an outstanding impression. By Ben Forrest
TRAINING INNOVATION
CAE celebrates its 70th year with a renewed focus on identifying and developing disruptive training technology. By Chris Thatcher
MINDING THE GAP
Women’s contributions to aviation, aerospace and defence are on the rise and the industry’s gender gap is closing–slowly but surely. By Ben Forrest
PURSUING AN “ACCEPTABLE NORM”
The Canadian Women in Aviation conference fosters important networks for women pursuing aviation careers. By Jacqueline Louie
SMART FACTORY
GE Aviation’s Quebec plant is breaking new ground in automation and sharing its successes company-wide. By Chris Thatcher
A MARKET WORTH PURSUING
Ottawa Aviation Services has its sights firmly set on the global pilot training market. By James Careless
