- November 7, 2019
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Unusual flight tracks? It’s probably our Flight Inspection Aircraft.
For most people, the sight of an aircraft descending and making numerous gear-up approaches to a runway is unusual and may suggest that the flight is in distress. But for NAV CANADA’s flight inspection crew, this is simply a routine operation that ensures the accuracy and safety of the country’s navigation aids and instrument approach procedures.
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From an innovative idea to a world leader in air navigation services: NAV CANADA celebrates 23rd anniversary.
November 1st 2019 marks NAV CANADA's 23rd anniversary. From an innovative idea in the early 1990s, to becoming a world leader in air navigation services, the Company has always strived for excellence and to set the pace for the industry. Here are a few of the milestones we’ve attained since our formation.
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November 1, 2019
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Clearing the air: 6 things you might not know about Canada’s Air Navigation Service Provider
NAV CANADA plays a unique role managing the 18 million square kilometres of Canadian airspace. Thousands of travellers benefit from our services every day, yet there are aspects of our business that people are often surprised to learn. In this blog, we share some key facts and address six common misconceptions about NAV CANADA.
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October 21, 2019
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Onboard the NAV CANADA Dash 8 for its final flight inspection
In April of 2019, the NAV CANADA Dash 8-100 Flight Inspection Aircraft took off for its final mission. Heather Bell was fortunate to ride along on NAV CANADA’s Dash 8 during the aircraft’s final trips while its flight crew performed inspections. What follows is her firsthand account of the complex work of our Flight Operations team.
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August 29, 2019
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Explore Aviation Summer Camp: Leaders of Tomorrow Explore Careers in Aviation
For the second consecutive year, NAV CANADA’s Explore Aviation Summer Camp is providing young leaders the opportunity to explore exciting career choices as an air traffic controller, flight service specialist, electronics technologist, engineer and more. The camp consists of two sessions, one for young women that recently took place the week of July 14th, and one for young men that will be taking place the week of August 11th. Veteran Controller and co-organizer of the Camp Kendra Kincade gives us the inside look at how Explore Aviation Summer Camp is shaping the leaders of tomorrow.
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August 2, 2019