80 Years of the de Havilland Chipmunk News

May 22, 2026

80 Years of the de Havilland Chipmunk

The KF Centre for Excellence is celebrating the 80th anniversary of the de Havilland Canada…

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2026 BC First Nations Forestry Conference News

May 15, 2026

2026 BC First Nations Forestry Conference

We were honoured to host the 2026 BC First Nations Forestry Conference this week in…

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Barry Lapointe Reflects on Aviation, Entrepreneurship, and the Journey Behind KF Aerospace News

May 7, 2026

Barry Lapointe Reflects on Aviation, Entrepreneurship, and the Journey Behind KF Aerospace

What began with a pickup truck, a passion for aviation, and a dream of building…

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We’re Nominated! Vote KF Centre for Excellence – Best of Kelowna 2026 News

May 4, 2026

We’re Nominated! Vote KF Centre for Excellence – Best of Kelowna 2026

We’re excited to share that the KF Centre for Excellence has officially advanced to the…

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How Aviation in BC is Taking Action on Climate Change News

April 22, 2026

How Aviation in BC is Taking Action on Climate Change

This Earth Day, we’re taking a closer look at how the aviation industry in British…

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Aviation Cultures Mk. VIII Conference & the Canadian Aviation Historical Society Annual Convention News

April 13, 2026

Aviation Cultures Mk. VIII Conference & the Canadian Aviation Historical Society Annual Convention

The Canadian Aviation Historical Society and Aviation Cultures are bringing a global conversation on aviation…

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Ace Academy Flight Experience Arrives to Kelowna News

March 6, 2026

Ace Academy Flight Experience Arrives to Kelowna

The KF Centre for Excellence is proud to welcome Ace Academy: Flight Experience, an immersive…

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Celebrating Canadian Women in Aviation: A Legacy that Inspires Our Future News

March 3, 2026

Celebrating Canadian Women in Aviation: A Legacy that Inspires Our Future

Across hangars, control towers, engineering labs, and executive offices throughout the country, Canadian women have…

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Celebrating Okanagan Women in Aviation News

February 12, 2026

Celebrating Okanagan Women in Aviation

Join Us for an Evening of Industry Insight and Community Connection In recognition of Women…

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Mosquito Engine Run Brings Living Aviation History to Life News

January 19, 2026

Mosquito Engine Run Brings Living Aviation History to Life

On January 16, the sound of history returned to life at the KF Centre for…

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We’re Hiring: Guest Services Representative Lead News

January 5, 2026

We’re Hiring: Guest Services Representative Lead

We are looking for a Guest Services Representative Lead to help guide our front-of-house team…

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New $22M Aerospace Training Facility: BPL Legacy Association & Okanagan College Partner to Expand AME Programs News

November 19, 2025

New $22M Aerospace Training Facility: BPL Legacy Association & Okanagan College Partner to Expand AME Programs

The Okanagan’s aviation landscape is about to grow in an exciting way. The BPL Legacy…

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Take the Pilot’s Seat: New Flight Simulator at the KF Centre for Excellence News

November 7, 2025

Take the Pilot’s Seat: New Flight Simulator at the KF Centre for Excellence

Introducing KF Centre for Excellence Flight Simulator Program Beginning November 12, 2025, visitors to the…

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TOTA Summit 2025 Explores Sustainable Pathways in Tourism and Aviation News

October 24, 2025

TOTA Summit 2025 Explores Sustainable Pathways in Tourism and Aviation

On October 23, 2025, the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) brought together tourism professionals, innovators,…

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Vertical MRO Conference Took Flight at the KF Centre for Excellence News

October 14, 2025

Vertical MRO Conference Took Flight at the KF Centre for Excellence

Kelowna, BC — October 2025The KF Centre for Excellence proudly hosted the inaugural Vertical MRO…

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KF Centre for Excellence Achieves Biosphere Certification for Sustainable Excellence News

October 8, 2025

KF Centre for Excellence Achieves Biosphere Certification for Sustainable Excellence

We're thrilled to share that the KF Centre for Excellence is now officially Biosphere CERTIFIED!…

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October 3, 2025

Canadian Wildfire Conference 2025: Innovators on the Frontlines

The KF Centre for Excellence was proud to host the Canadian Wildfire Conference 2025on October…

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KF Centre for Excellence Hosted the Second Annual Haul for Hope in Kelowna News

September 19, 2025

KF Centre for Excellence Hosted the Second Annual Haul for Hope in Kelowna

Kelowna, BC – September 18, 2025 – The KF Centre for Excellence welcomed the community…

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Okanagan College’s Camp OC Flight Academy Takes Youth Engagement to New Heights News

August 19, 2025

Okanagan College’s Camp OC Flight Academy Takes Youth Engagement to New Heights

Kelowna, BC This summer, Okanagan College’s Camp OC Flight Academy gave youth from across BC…

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KF Centre for Excellence Earns Biosphere Committed Status News

July 4, 2025

KF Centre for Excellence Earns Biosphere Committed Status

The KF Centre for Excellence is proud to be officially recognized as a Biosphere Committed…

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Discover Aviation with Kelowna Flying Club News

June 16, 2025

Discover Aviation with Kelowna Flying Club

On Saturday, June 14, CFE partnered with the Kelowna Flying Club to host Discovery Aviation…

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Supporting the Future of Entrepreneurship with iGen 2025 News

June 16, 2025

Supporting the Future of Entrepreneurship with iGen 2025

The KF Centre for Excellence was proud to stand alongside Central Okanagan Public Schools in…

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KF Centre for Excellence Wins Silver in Best of Kelowna 2025! News

June 3, 2025

KF Centre for Excellence Wins Silver in Best of Kelowna 2025!

We’re thrilled to share that the KF Centre for Excellence has been awarded Silver in…

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Honouring Leadership and Legacy: A Look Back at the Lieutenant Governor’s Visit News

June 3, 2025

Honouring Leadership and Legacy: A Look Back at the Lieutenant Governor’s Visit

In May 2025, the KF Centre for Excellence proudly welcomed Her Honour, The Honourable Wendy…

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Mosquito F for Freddie VE Day: Triumph & Tragedy at the KF Centre for Excellence News

May 8, 2025

Mosquito F for Freddie VE Day: Triumph & Tragedy at the KF Centre for Excellence

On Friday, May 2, a sold-out audience gathered at the KF Centre for Excellence for…

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