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Earlier this year, Canada’s only national general aviation association signed an exclusive agreement with air shows across Canada to bring Canadian pilots and aviation enthusiasts together. The new partnership will offer COPA members exclusive viewing areas at acclaimed air shows across during a pivotal year for aviation as Canadians celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force.

Aviation enthusiasts gathered to admire a variety of aircraft, including the cutting-edge electric Pipistrel Velis Electro. Discover how COPA members celebrated this exciting event and the future of aviation with innovative electric aircraft on display.

A few type clubs, such as Mooney, Beechcraft and Cessna organize mass arrivals for their aircraft type into EAA Air Venture. This year, five Canadian aircraft participated in the Cessna mass arrival. The Cessna 2 Oshkosh group has been organizing the Cessna mass arrival since 2007. The mass fly into AirVenture took place on Saturday July 20th with 64 aircraft and 46 passengers.

COPA member Anastasia Tsotroudis shares her inspiring aviation journey from her childhood fascination with planes in South Africa to becoming a pilot in Canada. She emphasizes COPA's role in fostering community, diversity, and continuous learning in general aviation.

With AirVenture 2024 just around the corner, COPA Flight 73 and the Huronia Regional Airport (CYEE) hosted a fly and drive in on Saturday July 13, 2024, from 10 am to 2 pm, called “2024 PLANES TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES NORTHERN REGIONAL FLY-IN”.

Whether you’re a first-timer or an AirVenture pro, we have gathered some useful information for flying into the US for this year’s event.

Explorez le monde de I'aérospatiale lors de l'événement de l'École nationale d'aérotechnique (ÉNA) qui s'est tenu à Saint-Hubert, au Québec. Avec des acteurs majeurs de l'industrie, des expositions d'avions impressionnantes et des spectacles aériens palpitants, cet événement de trois jours a attiré 17 000 visiteurs, mettant en lumière les carrières en aérospatiale et les possibilités d'éducation.

Interested in the history of general aviation in Canada? Let’s start with COPA, Canada’s only national general aviation association. In a series of articles, we will be sharing key moments throughout the Canadian Owners and Pilot Association’s history.