

ON THE COVER:
BRAND AMBASSADOR
Bombardier’s 20-year-old Q400 turboprop is a shining example of Canadian aerospace innovation. But with its Downsview home up for sale, what does the future hold for the platform?
By Kenneth I. Swartz
THE FIGHTER 5
Canada has approved the suppliers list for an eventual competition to replace its
CF-188 Hornet fighter jet fleet.
By Chris Thatcher
BARE BONES TRAVEL
Competitors in Canada’s ultra-low-cost airline industry are in a race to attract a
new breed of air traveller—one without any brand loyalty.
By Lisa Gordon
LIGHTING UP THE DESERT
When the helicopter industry’s biggest players gathered in Las Vegas for Heli-Expo 2018, Canadian companies made their mark.
By Ben Forrest
BIRD ON A WIRE
Embraer’s Legacy 500 business jet pushes the boundaries with fly-by-wire technology and exceptional utility.
By Robert Erdos
READY TO RESPOND
The Canadian Armed Forces is preparing its response plan for a major air disaster in a remote, inaccessible location.
By Chris Thatcher
FAREWELL TO THE FIRECAT
France will retire its last Conair Turbo Firecats by 2022. The Firecat leaves behind a group of loyal pilots who find no fault with its solid and dependable firefighting performance.
By Frédéric Lert
IN THE CIRCUIT
Iqaluit International Airport has been instrumental in the growth of Nunavut’s capital city.
By Ben Forrest
IN EVERY ISSUE
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