British Columbia, Canada – Conair and Chinook Helicopters have launched the Women in Commercial Aviation Scholarship, a CAD $5,000 award aimed at supporting aspiring female fixed-wing pilots in British Columbia. The scholarship is designed to promote gender diversity in the Canadian aviation industry and will be awarded during the Abbotsford International Airshow on August 9, 2025. Eligible applicants must demonstrate commitment to completing a Commercial Pilot Licence and provide evidence of their current enrollment and training progress.

About Conair
Conair Group Inc. is a Canadian specialty aviation company headquartered in Abbotsford, British Columbia, and one of the world’s leading providers of aerial firefighting aircraft and services.

About Chinook Helicopters
Chinook Helicopters is a renowned flight training school based in British Columbia, offering both rotary and fixed-wing pilot training programs with a focus on safety, professionalism, and career readiness.

Source: Chinook Helicopters
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