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

From the Editor

In the Jumpseat

View from the Hill

Focal Points

Briefing Room

Plane Spotting

Marketplace

Instrument IQ

Faces of Flight