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February 11, 2022

De Havilland to Consolidate Canadian Aero Manufacturers

Historic Marque Collects An Assortment of Aircraft Under One Roof with Beaver, Otter, and Dash-8

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada will become the face of a handful of companies under a plan created by new owner Longview Aviation Capital. Their intent is to use the most recognizable of the brand names in their portfolio to be the standard bearer of a consolidated company that brings Longview Aviation, Viking Air, Pacific Sky Training and De Havilland Canada.

From 2016 (YouTube Version): Fly Along With Chief Pilot Hissem…

Goodyear’s Wingfoot One Zeppelin is not the blimp (Navy slang, “Poopy Bag”) that you have known from the past. It’s a modern lighter-than-air machine, and this video will provide a fascinating insight as to how it operates and what makes it work. Your guide in this captivating video is Spirit of Goodyear chief pilot, Gerald Hissem. The first part of the video discusses the operational requirements of the zeppelin, and you’ll probably hear things that you have never thought of before. Hissem formats his discussion by describing his