

JULY/AUGUST 2017
COVER STORY: THE LIGHT TWIN REIMAGINED
Skies takes a spin in Diamond Aircraft’s new seven-seat, twin-diesel DA62.
WESTJET GOES “CHEAP AND CHEERFUL”
The airline’s new ultra-low-cost carrier will announce its route structure in late 2017.
FIRELINER TAKES FLIGHT
Coulson Aviation plans to convert six Boeing 737-300s into multi-purpose air tankers.
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.
FUNDING CANADIAN DEFENCE
After 14 months of consultations, Canada’s new defence policy commits billions to Air Force capability.
CANADA MEETS THE WORLD
At the 2017 Paris Air Show, Canadian firms made an outstanding impression.
TRAINING INNOVATION
CAE celebrates its 70th year with a renewed focus on identifying and developing disruptive training technology.
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.
PURSUING AN “ACCEPTABLE NORM”
The Canadian Women in Aviation conference fosters important networks for women pursuing aviation careers.
SMART FACTORY
GE Aviation’s Quebec plant is breaking new ground in automation and sharing its successes company-wide.
A MARKET WORTH PURSUING
Ottawa Aviation Services has its sights firmly set on the global pilot training market.
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