National Balloon Ascension Day
Commemorates the first crewed balloon flight in North America (1793) — a nod to where aviation began.
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Canada’s National Aviation Day
Marks Canada's first powered flight, when J.A.D. McCurdy flew the Silver Dart at Baddeck, Nova Scotia, in 1909.
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Women of Aviation Worldwide Week
A global week encouraging girls and women to explore careers in aviation and aerospace, marking the world's first female pilot's licence (1910).
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Wilbur Wright’s Birthday
Celebrates the birthday of Wilbur Wright, co-inventor of the world's first successful powered aircraft.
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World Pilots’ Day
An international day honouring the pilots who connect our communities to the world.