Canada

3 Jul 2017

V-22 Osprey And MQ-9 Reaper Make Historic First Static Appearance In Canada At 2017 Lethbridge Intl. Airshow

by AnthonyR | posted in: Airshows | 1

Some of the most advanced machines in modern military hardware are making their way to the Lethbridge International Airshow this year – their first static appearances in Canada. Both aircraft will be featured guests as part of the growing static display set to appear at the show July 14-16. The innovative Bell Boeing MV-22 Osprey… Read more

2 Jul 2017

American Kirby Chambliss Wins Budapest Red Bull Air Race

by RickyM | posted in: Air Racing | 0

American Kirby Chambliss has taken the victory in the 4th race of the 2017 Red Bull Air Race World Series. Chambliss was the first to take on the track among the Final 4, which was made up of Pete McLeod (CAN), Martin Sonka (CZE) and Yoshihide Muroya (JPN). His time was 1:00.632, the second fastest… Read more

15 Jun 2017

2017 Lethbridge International Airshow Is Set To Stun

by AnthonyR | posted in: Airshows | 1

There are some exciting new changes coming to the Lethbridge International Airshow in Lethbridge, Alberta this July 14th-16th. With a number of jet performers and a night show added, Lethbridge is proving to be a show you won’t want to miss! Show Weekend An extra day has been added to bring more aviation fun to… Read more

6 Jun 2017

Canadian Forces Snowbirds Set To Resume 2017 Airshow Appearances Following Stand Down

by RyanS | posted in: Airshows, Canadian Snowbirds, Jet Teams | 0

The Canadian Forces Snowbirds are set to resume their 2017 airshow schedule this weekend! They are returning from a self-imposed safety stand down that was announced on May 15th and led them to cancel six airshow appearances through June 4th. Their first show back will be in Dundurn, Saskatchewan this coming weekend. The team’s regular… Read more

9 May 2017

Patrouille de France Wrap Up 2017 North American Tour, Join Snowbirds For 19-Ship Photo Flight

by RyanS | posted in: Canadian Snowbirds, Jet Teams | 0

The Patrouille de France finished off their 2017 North American tour with a bang last week, when they joined the Canadian Force Snowbirds for a joint formation flight. The massive group of 19 aircraft passed over Parliament Hill in Ottawa, the nation’s capital, before overflying Montreal in Quebec. The teams performed for one another the… Read more

30 Apr 2017

Patrouille de France Concludes 2017 US Tour, Heads For Canada

by RyanS | posted in: Jet Teams | 0

The Patrouille de France has finished their 2017 tour of the United States, and the team is on its way north to Canada right now. The French have spent the last several days at the NATO Festival in Norfolk, Virginia and performed several flyovers of the city and surrounding area during their time there. The… Read more

9 Apr 2017

“SOLOTURK” Turkish F-16 Fighting Falcon Demo Scheduled For 2017 Canadian Airshow Appearance

by RyanS | posted in: Airshows, Military | 1

The ongoing Patrouille de France North American Tour is not the only exciting international appearance in North America this season! The Turkish Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon demonstration, known as SOLOTURK, will reportedly be traveling to the airshow in London, Ontario this September for one of just six appearances outside of Turkey. The other scheduled… Read more

23 Feb 2017

Patrouille de France Officially Announces Airshow Schedule For 2017 North American Tour

by RyanS | posted in: Airshows, Jet Teams, Schedules | 17

Although we first reported on it in November, the Patrouille de France officially announced their 2017 North American tour today and unveiled all of the stops on their schedule. See below for a full list of their appearances, which is translated and subject to change. The team also released the logo of their tour, which… Read more

18 Jan 2017

Patrouille de France 2017 North American Tour Extended; Canadian Show Added

by RyanS | posted in: Airshows, Jet Teams, Schedules | 2

The Patrouille de France has added a Canadian stop to their 2017 North American tour. The Wings Over Gatineau airshow in Quebec has moved from June 30th to April 30th in order to secure an appearance by the French national aerobatic display team. The show is hosted by Vintage Wings Of Canada, a flying museum… Read more

7 Dec 2016

Stunning 2017 CF-18 Hornet Demonstration Team Paint Scheme Unveiled

by RyanS | posted in: Military | 5

The special paint scheme for the 2017 CF-18 Hornet demonstration aircraft has been unveiled! The scheme was presented today at the ICAS convention in Las Vegas. The stunning design celebrates the Canada’s 150th anniversary with the national colors, red and white, and several versions of the famed maple leaf symbol. The unveiling follows the announcement… Read more