Introduction This is a survey of Canadian aviation, defence and aircraft scale modelling magazines. All magazines are English text only, unless otherwise stated. For other nations, check our country by country listing. An alphabetical index of titles is also available, as is a list of useful magazine shops which deal with new or secondhand magazines. Quick jump: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

	'Aerospace Canada International' [Maclean Hunter Ltd, ISSN 0826-4848] Aerospace and defence industry magazine. Launched in 1977 as a quarterly called 'Aerospace Canada', renamed 'Aerospace Canada International' in 1983 (Vol.7) and became bimonthly in 1984. Last issue was September 1987. Renamed 'Aerospace & Defence Technology' in November 1987. Merged with 'Canadian Aviation' in 1989 to form 'Aviation & Aerospace', see below. Ceased publication
	'Aircraft Magazine' [? publisher, ISSN n/a] Monthly general interest magazine published between the 1940s and February 1964, at least. Published and edited by Bob Halford. No further information. Ceased publication
	'Aviation & Airport Magazine' [? publisher, ISSN n/a ] Monthly, published 1945 - 1951 at least. Ceased publication
	'Aircraft and Jets' [The Aviation Press of Canada, ISSN n/a] Subtitled The Pictorial Magazine of Aircraft. A short-lived monthly magazine published in the late 1940s, with an emphasis on photographic illustrations. Vol.1 No.1 was dated June 1946, while Vol.1 No.2 was dated December 1946. Probably didn't reach issue 3 due to paper shortage and printing problems at the time. 34 pages in each issue, with about 100 b+w photos in each. Edited by C.G.B. Stuart. Ceased publication [*] Contents Listing, Vol.1 No.1 - Vol.1 No.2
	'Airforce' [Airforce Productions Ltd, ISSN 0704-6804] Subtitled 'The Magazine of Canada's Air Force Heritage'. Airforce is the official "house organ" of the 60,000 strong Air Force Association of Canada (formerly RCAF Association). Distributed to serving members of Canada's air force, it is also available on newsstands throughout the country. The magazine has been published quarterly since 1977. 'Airforce' is a 64 page full colour publication published four times per year, which has a long-standing policy of featuring aviation art on its covers. Stories and articles focus on military aviation in Canada, past, present and future; the proud history of the Royal Canadian Air Force; current activities of Canada's present day air force and frequent updates on developments in the aviation and aerospace industry. Regular features include a guest editorial, Royal Canadian Air Cadet news, a review section on aviation and military related books, videos and music, Association news and an always interesting "Airmail" or letters-to-the-editor section. The editor since December 1993 has been Vic Johnson. Vol.26 No.4 was dated Winter 2003/2003. The magazine was created out of the ashes of its predecessor 'Wings at Home', a utilitarian newsletter of the Association. Current[Subscribe] Further information: AW (Fred) Aldworth, Managing Director, Air Force Productions Limited, Box 2460 Stn D, Ottawa ON K1P 5W6. Tel: +1 613 992 3962, Fax: +1 613 995 2196. Email: aldworth@airforce.ca, website: http://www.airforce.ca/
	'Airline Canada Review' [? publisher, ISSN ? ] Monthly civil airliner spotters magazine, launched to replace the defunct 'North American Aviation News'. First issue dated October 1987. Edited by Brian Dunn and Micheal Baker. Published in A4 size with one staple in the corner, to facilite filing in a ring binder. Main sections include: Airline and Route News, Movement reports for most, but not all major Canadian airports, Airline Fleet Update, Biz Jet and Biz Prop updates, Canadian Industry Update, Bombardier Update, DHC updates and CCAR updates. Not all sections are updated on a monthly basis, some are.  Also space and time often dictate what can be run in each month.  Sometimes small photos are accomodated on the back page. Current Further information: e-mail: Mike Baker, Executive Editor ACR
	'Aviation & Aerospace' [MacLean-Hunter, ISSN 0847-0588] Magazine formed by the merger between the titles 'Aerospace & Defence Technology' and the long running 'Canadian Aviation'. Published monthly from January 1990 (Vol.63 No.1, from assuming the number of Canadian Aviation) until September 1993, when it was renamed 'Canadian Aviation & Aircraft For Sale', see below. Ceased publication
	'Aviation Canada' [Aviation Canada Media Inc, ISSN ? ] Quarterly magazine concentrating on General Aviation and private flying in Canada. Feature articles include: Pilot reports, Flight training focus, Seaplane Pilot, Industry Comment, Wings over Canada etc. Was previously titled 'Aviation Quarterly', but changed it's name with effect from the Spring 2001 (Vol.7 No.1) issue. In early 2005 the magazine was absorbed into 'Canadian Aviator' (see below). Ceased publication
	'Aviation News & Trader' [NorAm Publications Ltd, ISSN ? ] Monthly tabloid delivered to most airports in Canada, and also available to aviation businesses across Canada and the United States. An informal publication with up-to-date aviation industry news and aviation safety articles from Transport Canada, the US FAA, as well as other regulatory general aviation bodies in Canada and the United States. Includes feature articles by AOPA's Phil Boyer and COPA's Regional Representatives each month, as well as editorials from well known contributors from across both countries. Features the popular Warbirds editorial page by Ed Anderson, a well known aviation photographer and writer, as well as other highly respected regular monthly contributors, a Calendar of Events covering airshows, fly-ins, club events and special announcement of courses and seminars available to the flying public. Also includes an extensive Classified Adverts section. Replaced by Aviation News Journal circa 2004. Ceased publication
	'Aviation News Journal' [NorAm Publications Ltd, ISSN ? ] Monthly tabloid delivered to most airports in Canada, and also available free to aviation businesses across Canada and the United States. Current Further information: Aviation News Journal
	'Aviation Quarterly' [Aviation Quarterly Inc, ISSN 1198-676X] Quarterly magazine concentrating on General Aviation and private flying in Canada. Launched in Spring 1995, but renamed 'Aviation Canada' for the Spring 2001 issue. No further information. Ceased publication
	'Aviation Quebec' [ ? publisher, ISSN ? ] Bi-monthly French-language newspaper. No further information. Current Further information: Pierre Harvey, 2360 Chemin Ste-Foy, Suite 400, Ste-Foy, Que., G1V 4H2. Tel: 819-374-9382, Fax: 819-374-8356. E-mail: aviationquebec@sympatico.ca
	'BC Aviator' [Pilot Press, ISSN ? ] Bi-monthly publication with an emphasis on British Columbia aviation history, distributed to the British Colombia aviation community as well to members of The British Columbia Aviation Museum. Its editor was Jack Schofield, a noted commercial seaplane pilot and artist/writer. First published in 1991 under the title 'BC Aviator' - Vol 3 No 2 was dated Oct/Nov 1993. As the readership expanded the title was changed to 'West Coast Aviator' in 1995. When expanding the magazine to Canadian national distribution in 1999, the name was changed again to 'Aviator' (see the entry for 'Canadian Aviator' below). While maintaining it's western flavour, new writings and new writers embraced the entire Canadian aviation scene. Ceased publication
	'Canadian Aircraft Operator' [? publisher, ISSN ?] Fortnightly or weekly magazine published between 1981 and 1992, at least. Published and edited by Bob Halford. Vol.26 No.22 was dated December 1989. No further information. Ceased publication
	'Canadian Aviation' [Maclean Hunter Ltd, ISSN 0008-2953] Monthly general interest magazine published from June 1928 until the merger with 'Aerospace & Defence Technology' to form 'Aviation & Aerospace' (see above). Included the long running Ace McCool humorous series of articles. Last issue was Vol.62 No.12 December 1989. Published by the Aviation League of Canada 1928-1931; by the Canadian Flying Clubs Association, 1932-1936; by Aeronautical Publications, 1937-September 1939; by Maclean-Hunter, October 1939-December 1989. Titled Canadian Aviation Magazine 1945-1950+. 52 pages in each issue in the 1950s. Ceased publication
	'Canadian Aviation & Aircraft For Sale' [Canadian Aviation and Aircraft, ISSN 1198-0176] Bi-monthly magazine published from November/December 1993 to July/august 1995. Previously known as 'Aviation & Aerospace', see above. Ceased publication
	'Canadian Aviation News' [Canadian Aviation News Ltd, ISSN 0829-2132] Fortnightly (16 times per year) news magazine published from 1975 until the mid 1990s at least. Appeared as 'Aviation News' until 1981. No further information. Ceased publication
	'Canadian Aviator' [OP Publishing Ltd, ISSN 1492-0255] Subtitled 'Canada's Flying Magazine Coast to Coast'. Canadian Aviator is published nine times a year. It features a little bit of everything: aviation past and present, recreation and commercial flying, fixed wing and helicopter, floats and wheels, flying and maintenance, airports and air services, and information and entertainment. Published by Pilot Press Ltd, it was originally titled 'West Coast Aviator Magazine', but changed it's name to 'Aviator' reflect it's national coverage sometime after 1998. In late 2004 (from Vol.14 No.6 Nov/Dec 2004) it absorbed 'Aviation Canada' and took the name 'Canadian Aviator'. Current[Subscribe] Further information: Canadian Aviator Magazine, 213-3347 Oak St., Victoria, B.C., V8X 1R2. Tel: 250-658-6575, Fax: 250-658-6576. Website: Canadian Aviator
	'Canadian Flight' [COPA, ISSN 0008-3577] In 1955, COPA (Canadian Owners and Pilots Association) launched 'Canadian Flight', subtitled 'The pilot’s magazine'. The first edition was dated June 1955. The 52-page magazine was compiled by Margaret Carson (COPA founder), and Art Macdonald, manager of the Air Cadet League of Canada. The initial issue sported a colour cover and b+w photos inside. By 1958 the magazine was bi-monthly and this frequency lasted into the late 1980s when the magazine went quarterly. In 1994 'Canadian Flight' was changed into an annual directory for general aviation and COPA membership services, and renamed the 'Canadian Flight Annual'. Some of the normal contents of the magazine was transferred to the monthly COPA newsletter 'Canadian General Aviation News' see below, which was then renamed 'Canadian Flight'. Although principally aimed at pilots, the magazine covered all aspects of flying and aviation in Canada, and was regarded as an authoritative high quality publication. Ceased publication Further information: COPA
	'Canadian General Aviation News' [COPA, ISSN 0226-5648] Monthly General Aviation newspaper launched in 1964 to complement the glossy 'Canadian Flight' magazine. Published by the Canadian Owners and Pilots Association (COPA). In 1994 the newspaper was renamed 'Canadian Flight' with the closure of that publication and switched from yellow to white paper. The February 1995 issue was the first to carry colour photos. In the late 1990s the newspaper was again renamed, this time to 'COPA Flight', see below. Ceased publication Further information: COPA
	'Canadian Homebuilt Aircraft' [Canadian Homebuilt Aircraft, ISSN 0707-9451] Toronto-based publication which appeared from the late 1970s. No further information. Ceased publication
	'Canadian Homebuilt Aircraft News' [Canadian Flight Publishing Ltd, ISSN 0820-5639] Monthly publication. No further information. Ceased publication
	'Canadian Ultralight News' [Canadian Flight Publishing Company, ISSN 0821-6673] Monthly publication, now included in each issue of 'COPA Flight' (see below). No further information. Ceased publication
	'CANCARR' [ ? publisher, ISSN ? ] First published early 1978. Quarterly publication. Canadian Civil Aircraft Register Review. No further information. Ceased publication? Further information: TBA
	'COPA Flight' [COPA, ISSN ? ] The official newspaper of the Canadian Owners and Pilots Association (COPA). Originally the monthly newspaper version of 'Canadian Flight', but renamed sometime in the late 1990s. Circa 80 pages in each issue. The newspaper also includes the monthly 'COPA Newsletter', which was first published in April 1953 under the title 'AOPA Canadian Newsletter' before being renamed the 'COPA Canadian Newsletter' in July 1953. In 1980, the title was simplified to 'COPA Newsletter'. In 1995, the newsletter was incorporated as a separate section in the 'Canadian Flight' newspaper. A COPA 'Flight Safety Bulletin' was printed on a separate sheet and inserted in the monthly mailing to COPA members from 1967 until 1974 when it was incorporated into COPA’s newspaper. It remains a separate section in 'COPA Flight'. Current Further information: COPA
	'Helicopters' [Annex Publishing & Printing Inc, ISSN 0227-3160] Subtitled 'Canada's National Helicopter Magazine'. Canada’s only national helicopter magazine providing comprehensive coverage of commercial, corporate, general and military rotary-wing aviation in Canada and around the world. 'Helicopters' features a diverse blend of domestic and international rotary-wing aviation news coverage in every issue. The editorial team researches and delivers technical articles, flight test profiles and corporate profiles. In addition to editorial commentary, calendar events and a military news update, each issue focuses on a theme relevant to audience segments. Regular features include Canadian industry directories (helicopter operators, flight training schools and colleges, and maintenance and overhaul shops), avionics updates, flight operations, flight safety, industry news, Ottawa perspective, legal, medical and weather columns, and new products. Published quarterly in full colour. Vol.24 Issue 3 was dated July/August/September 2003. Originally published by Corvus Publishing Group Ltd, 'Helicopters' magazine was recently acquired by Ontario-based Annex Publishing & Printing Inc. Current[Subscribe] Further information: Helicopters Magazine, Suite 220, 6200 Dixie Rd., Mississauga, Ont., L5T 2E1. Tel: 905-795-0110, Fax: 905-795-2967. Website: Helicopters
	'High Flight' [Canada's Wings, ISSN 0708-4331] First published in 1980, as a bi-monthly magazine, but quarterly for volume 3 then ceased publication. 'High Flight' concentrated on relatively long articles on the RCAF, CAF and it's famous aviators. Most of the contents related to historical subjects - well researched articles or pictorial features. Illustrated with many rare b+w photos, side view markings drawings and some 3-view drawings. Tabulated individual aircraft histories were often included. Each issue comprised 40 pages, except for Vol.3 Nos 3 and 4 which had only 24 pages. Ceased Publication [*] Contents Listing, Vol.1 No.1 - Vol.3 No.4
	'Maritime Patrol Aviation' [VP International Association, ISSN ? ] 'Maritime Patrol Aviation' magazine was introduced in 1988 to provide a medium for the exchange of ideas of importance to the Maritime Air community on the broader aspects of Maritime Air Doctrine and on the employment of Maritime Air Forces. Maritime Patrol Aviation is distributed to over 5200 VP International members world-wide. Published annually. Each issue includes an article on a specific maritime patrol aircraft type, news and features on developments in maritime patrol activities and technology worldwide, plus one or more heritage features. Current[Subscribe] Further information: website: MPA Magazine
	'North American Aviation News' [Ontario Aviation Enthusiasts Society, ISSN ? ] First published in 1973. US and Canadian civil aviation news and registrations magazine. A5 size, 28 pages each, b+w photo on cover. Covers airline news for US and Canada, production list updates, airline fleets, airport movements reports. Later issues include Latin American news updates. The founding editor and publisher - Brian Dunn - later resigned due to time constraints and his replacements did not have the same commitment, so the magazine ceased publication around 1986. Ceased Publication
	'Northern Flight' [Northern Flight Publications, ISSN 1188-9864] Published between 1992 and 1997 at least. No further information. Ceased publication?[Subscribe] Further information: Northern Flight Publications, 24-275 Manse Road, West Hill, ON M1E 4X8, Canada. Phone: (416) 283-0614. Fax 416-283-8356. E-Mail n.flight@netcom.ca
	'Outbound' [Canadian Aviation Historical Society, ISSN 0843-1566] 'Outbound' is a quarterly newsletter supplied to members of the CAHS. Between 1976 and 1988 it was just called 'CAHS Newsletter', but it then acquired the name 'Outbound' in 1988. Issue 79 was dated Winter 1994. No further information. Current Further information: CAHS National Headquarters, P.O. Box 224, Station ‘A’, Willowdale, ON. M2N 5S8. Tel: [416] 410-9774, Fax: [905] 294-3525. CAHS Website
	'Plein Vol' [Éditions Daceau Inc., ISSN 1206-6540] Subtitled 'Le Magazine Aéronautique du Québec'. Glossy French Canadian general interest publication. First published in April 1997 - initially issued quarterly but it has appeared bi-monthly from 1999 onwards. Covers all aspects of aviation including news, flight tests, kitplanes, airlines, local aerospace industry developments etc. French text only. The original publisher was Audace Communications, but this later passed to Éditions Daceau Inc. Current[Subscribe] Further information: Plein Vol Magazine, Pointe-Claire/Dorval, C.P. 756, Québec, H9R 4Z5. Tel: 514-840-9224, Fax: 514-782-8550. E-mail:info@pleinvol.com, Web site: Plein Vol
	'Random Thoughts' [IPMS-Canada, ISSN 0380-8114] The official magazine of IPMS Canada. It was initially launched as a simple newsletter in the late 1960s, but was soon being issued monthly. In 1970 it began to be commercially printed. From January 1979 is has been published bi-monthly. For a large part of it's existence the magazine has been titled 'RT', but recent issues have returned to the original title of 'Random Thoughts'. A scale plastic modelling magazine for aircraft and armour enthusiasts. A4 size, about 24 pages in each issue, with b+w photos, drawings, kit reviews, model conversion articles, hints n' tips, wants and disposals, and other items of interest. Recent issues have introduced colour photos. Very good coverage of aircraft markings. Current Further information: IPMS Canada, Box 626, Stn. B, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5P7, Canada. Website RT
	'The CAHS Journal' [Canadian Aviation Historical Society, ISSN 1207-1978] The Canadian Aviation Historical Society is the oldest and largest organization dedicated to the celebration and documentation of Canada's flying heritage. Members receive the CAHS Journal, Canada's premier aviation history magazine, regular newsletters, and an invitation to participate in the local activities of 10 regional chapters. The Society’s principal publication is the quarterly Journal, offering articles dealing with a wide range of subject matter pertaining to Canadian Aviation history. Stories can be first hand accounts or thoroughly researched articles by dedicated aviation historians. The magazine is of predominantly Canadian content; many little known facts of Canada’s history in the air have been unearthed by Journal authors. Profusely illustrated, often with previously unpublished photographs from both private collections and official sources. 40 pages in each issue. First published January 1963. Vol.41 No.1 was dated Spring 2003. Current[Subscribe] Further information: CAHS National Headquarters, P.O. Box 224, Station ‘A’, Willowdale, ON. M2N 5S8. Tel: [416] 410-9774, Fax: [905] 294-3525. CAHS Website
	'The Recreational Flyer' [Recreational Aircraft Association, ISSN 0845-8391] RAA membership includes a bi-monthly magazine. The magazine publishes regular technical articles designed to assist aircraft kit builders, along with regular reports on what members across Canada are doing, and many other articles of general interest. It has been published since at least 1991. No further information. Current Further information: website: RAA
	'UPAC News!' [UPAC, ISSN ?] The Ultralight Pilots Association of Canada, UPAC, is the national voice for Canadian Ultralight Pilots. The organization was formed in 1986 when the Ultralight Aircraft Association of Canada (UAAC) and the Microlight Owners and Pilots of Canada (MOPAC) joined forces. Members recieve a monthly magazine called 'UPAC News!'. No further information. Current Further information: website: UPAC
	'Wings' [Annex Publishing & Printing Inc, ISSN 0701-1370] Subtitled 'Canada's National Aviation Magazine'. A full-colour bi-monthly publication, 'Wings' Magazine is Canada's only premiere national aviation magazine, providing comprehensive coverage of commercial, corporate, general and military aviation in Canada and around the world. WINGS features a diverse blend of domestic and international fixed-wing aviation news coverage in every issue. The editorial team researches and delivers technical articles, flight test profiles, corporate and personality profiles. In addition to editorial commentary, calendar events and a military news update, each issue focuses on a theme relevant to audience segments. Regular features include Canadian industry directories (charter operators, fixed-base operators, M&O facilities, flight training schools, national and regional air carriers), avionics updates, flight operations, flight safety, industry news, Ottawa perspective, legal, medical and weather columns, and new products. Vol.44 issue 5 was dated September/October 2003. Originally published by Corvus Publishing Group Ltd with the ISSN 0701-1369. Current[Subscribe] Further information: Wings Magazine, Suite 220, 6200 Dixie Rd., Mississauga, Ont., L5T 2E1. Tel: 905-795-0110, Fax: 905-795-2967. Website: Wings