On August 14, COPA President and CEO Marcia Kim has joined AOPA leadership in sending a joint letter to Minister of Transport Chrystia Freeland, calling for the immediate acceptance of U.S. pilots operating under the FAA’s BasicMed program to fly in Canadian airspace.
Electronic Conspicuity devices such as portable ADS-B, FLARM, and PCAS offer a cost-effective means for pilots to broadcast and receive real-time flight data, dramatically improving safety in uncontrolled airspace. COPA supports their adoption and works with regulators to advance awareness and compatibility across the industry
Aerobatic champion Luke Penner shares his story of falling in love with flying for the November/December 2025 issue of COPA’s Flight magazine.
COPA is pleased to welcome Stephen Hayward as the new Regional Director for Newfoundland and Labrador.
Une belle journée de printemps s’est transformée en urgence incendiaire, mais la formation, la rapidité d’esprit et un plan solide ont permis de maîtriser la situation.
A Quebec municipality attempted to block construction of a COPA member’s hangar. Through the Freedom to Fly Fund, a legal letter was issued and the municipality backed down.
The 4th Annual North Port Fly‑In hosted by COPA Flight 70 took place on Sept. 20-21, welcoming aviation enthusiasts, families, and community members for a full weekend of flying fun and friendly faces.
COPA Flight 203 successfully held another Discover Aviation Day on September 13, 2025, bringing smiles and excitement to over 140 children as they took to the skies at Chatham-Kent Municipal Airport.
The Wetaskiwin Flying Club is holding a Discover Aviation event on September 27 at the Wetaskiwin Regional Airport. Local pilots will provide free flights for youth ages 8 to 18, with rides scheduled from 8 a.m. to noon.
COPA Flight #50 is offering free 15 – 20 minute introductory flights to young people with their Discover Aviation event, hoping to see more youth take an interest in flying.