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Today In History - July 31, 1879

On July 31 1879, Richard Cowen and Charles Page flew the Canadian, the first balloon to be built in Canada.

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Transport Canada are not amused
Written by Aviation.ca   
Saturday, 31 July 2010

As we watch the suitcases passing by us on the airport carousel, its interesting to note the manner in which some people make their luggage more identifiable.

A piece of ribbon, a pretty sticker, coloured tape and even individual luggage tags, one company took this idea a little further and had quite an unexpected reaction.

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World Championship confirms one-year break in 2011
Written by Red Bull   
Saturday, 31 July 2010

Red Bull Air Race GmbH confirmed that for the future success and development of the sport, the World Championship will take a one-year break in 2011.

The organization will use this opportunity to fast track the technological advancements currently in the making which would further improve the already high levels of safety.

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EIA connects to customers with online services
Written by Edmonton International Airport   
Friday, 30 July 2010

July 30, 2010 Edmonton - Edmonton International Airport (EIA) customers can now enjoy free, fast and reliable wireless Internet access starting today. Free public Wi-Fi is part EIA's drive to connect with customers using the full sweep of today's popular online tools and services.

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FedEx Upgrades Fleet to Quieter 757s
Written by Toronto International Airport   
Friday, 30 July 2010

Thursday, July 29 was an important day for Toronto Pearson and its neighbours. Cargo carrier FedEx, one the largest carriers serving Toronto Pearson, brought in the first of many new quieter Boeing 757 aircraft to their facility at the north end of the airport. This historic flight was greeted with a water cannon salute from the airport firefighters.

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Bombardier Learjet and Governor Parkinson Announce Financing Agreement
Written by Bombardier Inc   
Friday, 30 July 2010

Kansas Governor Mark Parkinson and Bombardier Business Aircraft President, Steve Ridolfi today announced the details of a formal agreement that will secure production of the all-new midsize Learjet 85 aircraft at Bombardier Learjet in Wichita.

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Canadian Forces search and rescue team win prestigious international award
Written by Canadian Air Force   
Friday, 30 July 2010

COMOX, British Columbia – AgustaWestland is pleased to congratulate members of the Canadian Forces 442 Squadron based Canadian Forces Base Comox, British Columbia, for winning this year’s Prince Philip Helicopter Rescue Award for “Outstanding Courage or Devotion in the Air.”

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Grasshoppers on a plane
Written by Westjet   
Friday, 30 July 2010

WestJet and Big Rock Brewery offer Grasshöpper wheat ale on board

CALGARY, July 30 2010 - WestJet and Calgary-based Big Rock Brewery announced today that they are teaming up to make Big Rock's best-selling Grasshöpper wheat ale available for purchase on board all flights with bar service effective August 1, 2010.

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Corsair visit extended
Written by Alberta Aviation Museum   
Friday, 30 July 2010

The good news...

The Alberta Aviation Museum in Edmonton is pleased to advise that the Vintage Wings of Canada "Gray Ghost" Corsair is going to be on display through Tuesday August 3rd.

The bad news...

The Corsair visit is being extended while the maintenance crew waits for a couple of small parts to complete the aircraft's 60hr maintenance check.

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Co-pilots Survive crash of Bell 214 chopper
Written by Aviation.ca   
Friday, 30 July 2010
A helicopter crashed in British Columbia Thursday while fighting a wildfire near Lillooet, north of Vancouver. The 61-year-old pilot was taken to hospital with a concussion and pain in his legs, while the 27-year-old co-pilot was not injured and released from hospital. No names have been released.

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