British Columbia Aviation Council (BCAC)

Save on Silver Wings 2026 travel! Pacific Coastal is offering an AMAZING 50% airfare discount, plus preferred hotel rates for BCAC Supporters. Find flight codes under “Travel Partners” and hotel deals under “Accommodations” at 🔗 bit.ly/SW26

New at BCAC! Applications are open for our Mentorship Program, connecting BC & Yukon aviation and aerospace professionals to share knowledge, explore opportunities & grow together. 📅 Apply by Nov 30, 2026!
🔗 bcaviationcouncil.org/mentor…

Silver Wings brings back our Professional Headshot Station and Aviation & Aerospace Market! Enjoy live music from the Seth Kitamura Trio, plus Corycatures. Get headshots for a $20 minimum donation to support BCAC programs. 🔗 bit.ly/SW26

Make your mark by supporting the future of aviation and aerospace in BC. Sponsor or donate to the BCAC annual Silver Wings Celebration at bit.ly/SW26

Join us on Friday, November 6th at the VCC West – everyone is welcome! bit.ly/SW26

The Leading Edge is a new podcast from the BCAC Leadership Committee, taking listeners inside the minds of the people flying, leading, and shaping the future of aviation across British Columbia. youtu.be/swTQvo6gTUM?si=Mfpt…

Silver Wings is where industry, scholarships & relationships come together. Join us Nov 6 as we celebrate BC aviation & aerospace excellence and award $250K in scholarships. Want to help us go further? Sponsorships & scholarship donations make it possible. bit.ly/SW26

Aviation Leadership & Board Training is back! Join Synergy Academy on Oct. 1st for foundational and advanced insights into Climate, ESG & governance, and how these factors affect long-term value, compliance & stakeholder trust in aviation.

Link for event details: bit.ly/HH-AUG26 – at Vancouver, British Columbia

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Pat Kennedy, who died peacefully in her sleep on July 19. A former BCAC Director & Treasurer, Pat made an outstanding contribution to BC aviation and aerospace. She will be deeply missed.

Join us June 30 at Noon Pacific for the BCAC 2025-26 AGM: Soaring Above Challenges: A Positive Approach Path. Everyone is welcome! 🔗 Register: bit.ly/BCAC-AGM26

We are back with our second Hangar Hangout of 2026! Join us at the Aero Club of BC at Pitt Meadows Airport, June 30th, 17:15, for amazing mountain views, great people, and great food! It's our flagship networking event where you can meet other aviation enthusiasts just like you.

🚨 Time is running out! The Online Auction closes June 10 at 6:00 PM PDT. Bid on fantastic aviation, travel, and experience packages while supporting BCAC Scholarships and the Youth & Education Programs. 👉 32auctions.com/BCAC26

The BCAC conference in Kelowna (YLW) is sold out! We have a few Add-on Event tickets available and our Online Auction is still accepting donations (ends June 10th). Visit bit.ly/BCAC26 for information. Local celebrity Ogopogo thanks you for your support!

Join aviation + aerospace leaders at our Kelowna conference ✈️ Topics include:
🌎 Climate sustainability
🛡️ Defence-civilian synergies
🚀 BC aerospace growth
👥 Workforce solutions Connect with innovators, influencers & decision-makers. 🔗 bit.ly/BCAC26

✈️ Speaker Announcement We’re welcoming Lisa Setlakwe (Assistant Deputy Minister, Transport Canada) for a Fireside Chat with Cathy Press. Marking the first time a senior Transport Canada leader joins us from Ottawa. 🔗 bit.ly/BCAC26

✈️ Speaker Announcement Welcome, David Warnock-Smith, Associate Dean at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He’ll share insights into the critical role universities play in shaping today’s and tomorrow’s aviation workforce.   🔗 bit.ly/BCAC26

Reconnect. Network. Build relationships. ✈️ Join us in Kelowna! From our Welcome Reception to Add-on Events, Signature Dinner & post-conference socials, it’s all about meaningful connections. 🔗 bit.ly/BCAC26

✈️ Speaker Announcement We are thrilled to announce that Barry Lapointe will be joining us as the Keynote Speaker for the BCAC 2026 Conference in Kelowna, BC. This is a keynote you won’t want to miss. 📍 Kelowna, BC
🔗 Event details: bit.ly/BCAC26

Join us this Thursday!
Ted Barris, a journalist, broadcaster, professor & Order of Canada inductee, will present his latest aviation book, The Battle of Britain, at the BCIT Aerospace Campus. 📅 Mar 26, 17:45
📚 Book signing before & after
🔗 bit.ly/HH-MAR26