The ongoing multi-year saga of Canada’s attempt to replace its ageing CF-18 fighter jets took yet another bizarre twist today. Every country making such enormous multi-billion dollar purchases seeks to have domestic benefits in terms of manufacturing of components. Canada…»
Highlights / jet
Economy, International, Internet, Science and Technology
Boeing air crash: Why, and what happens now
Former safety inspector analysis With the second Boeing 737 Max 8 crash in months, questions are being raised about the plane’s safety. Many countries have now grounded the model, but not Canada, at least not for the moment. Eighteen Canadians…»
Arts and Entertainment, Internet, Science and Technology
60th Anniversary: Black Friday for the Arrow and progress for flying replica
An “Arrow” will fly again! It was on Friday February 20th, 1959, that what was arguably the world’s most advanced jet interceptor programme was cancelled, and not only cancelled but viciously so. The completed planes were ordered destroyed, and even…»
Internet, Science and Technology, Society
Avro Arrow: legendary jet replica languishes
The CF-105 Avro Arrow retains a vivid place in the minds of Canadian aviation and aerospace buffs. The sleek interceptor symbolizes Canadian innovation and what could have been, should have been, Canada’s leading place in aerospace. After an outstandingly promising…»
Airplane crew dealt with 3 emergencies
U.S. airline regulators have ordered inspections of engine fan blades after one broke off during a Southwest Airlines flight yesterday. Debris ruptured a window and a woman was partially sucked out of the jet and then was pulled back in…»
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