- August 19, 2020
- Safety
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NORAD’s Operation NOBLE EAGLE takes to the skies over Toronto
A rogue passenger plane, an international squadron of fighter jets, and a tanker refueling these jets mid-air at high speeds over Canada’s biggest city. While this may sound like the start of a blockbuster movie, this was the scene that played out over Toronto on July 30, 2020 as part of a well orchestrated NORAD training exercise.
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A clearer approach: NAV CANADA introduces the RNAV Phraseology Guide for pilots
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May 12, 2020
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Clearing the way over Toronto for Operation NOBLE EAGLE
NAV CANADA’s Toronto Area Control Center participated in a NORAD training operation that took place high in the skies over the Greater Toronto Area. By ensuring the airspace was clear, NORAD was able to conduct training in what is normally high-density airspace.