For over two decades, the Manitoba Aviation Conference has celebrated leaders in our industry as they continue to advance aviation in the sky and on the ground in Manitoba.
2 Days, 200+ Attendees, 20+ Years & 20+ Sessions. Meet and learn from leaders and innovators in our Canadian skies!
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 CST, Career Fair
- 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!
7 PM – 10 PM CST
- General Aviation Pilot Recurrency Session (Transport Canada approved), hosted by COPA Flight 35. Admission $10. Register here.
Tuesday Feb 24
8 AM – 9 AM CST
- Breakfast sponsored by FastAir
9 AM – 12 PM CST
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Opening Words from the Manitoba Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure
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Safety Information Sharing & Collaboration – Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems & Airspace Integration
12 PM – 1 PM CST
- Lunch
1 PM – 5 PM CST
- 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 – 6:30 PM CST
- Reception
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM CST
- Annual Awards Banquet
Wednesday Feb 25
8 AM – 9 AM CST
- Breakfast sponsored by PropWorks
9 AM – 12 PM CST
- Presentations & Updates from Transport Canada & NAV CANADA
- Artificial Intelligence in Aviation
- Manitoba Airports Presentations and Panels (concurrent)
12 PM – 1 PM CST
- Lunch sponsored by NAV CANADA
- Live Auction Concludes
1 PM – 4:30 PM CST
- NAV CANADA Area Operators Consultation Meeting
- Manitoba Airports Presentations and Panels (concurrent)