FULL SCHEDULE

Explore two days of engaging sessions, panels, and keynotes led by experts from across Canada’s aviation industry. The Manitoba Aviation Conference speaker lineup offers insight and inspiration for professionals at every level.

MONDAY FEB 23, 10 am - 6 pm - CAREER FAIR

TUESDAY FEB 24, 9 am - 9:30 pm - conference day 1 and banquet

WEDNESDAY FEB 25, 9 am - 4:30 pm - conference day 2

MONDAY FEB 23

10 AM to 6 PM

Over 50 employers and aviation training organisations, and 20 community organisations, representing all aspects of the aviation industry, seeking pilots, AMEs, flight attendants, flight medics and nurses, and other skilled trades. Drop by between 10:00 am and 6:00 pm. Free for attendees. Bring your résumé!

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7 PM to 10 PM

General Aviation Pilot Recurrency Session (Transport Canada approved), hosted by COPA Flight 35. Admission $10. Register here.

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TUESDAY FEB 24

8 AM to 9 AM

Breakfast sponsored by FastAir

9 AM to Noon

Opening Words from the Manitoba Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure

Safety Information Sharing & Collaboration- Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems & Airspace Integration

Noon to 1 PM

Lunch

1 PM to 5 PM

Wings & Wildfires 2025: An Industry Debrief & Lessons Learned

'The Presidents' Panel' - Leading industry voices from the Canadian Owners & Pilots Association (COPA), Air Transport Association of Canada (ATAC), the Helicopter Association of Canada (HAC), the Northern Air Transport Association (NATA), and the Canadian Business Aircraft Association (CBAA)

5 PM to 6:30 PM

Reception

6:30 PM to 9:30 PM

Annual Awards Banquet

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WEDNESDAY FEB 25

8 AM to 9 AM

Breakfast sponsored by PropWorks

9 AM to Noon

Presentations & Updates from Transport Canada & NAV CANADA

Artificial Intelligence in Aviation

Manitoba Airports Presentations and Panels (concurrent)

Noon to 1 PM

Lunch sponsored by NAVCanada

Live Auction Concludes

1 PM to 4:30 PM

NAV CANADA Area Operators Consultation Meeting

Manitoba Airports Presentations and Panels (concurrent)