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April 16, 2022

Astronaut, Vintage Warbird Caretaker Bjarni Tryggvason Passes at 76

President of Harvard Aircraft Association Heads West

One of Canada's earliest astronauts and high profile aviation supporters, Bjarni Tryggvason, passed away at the age of 76. Tryggvason, originally hailing from Reykjavik, Iceland, made his way to Vancouver, British Columbia where he grew to love aviation. He attained training as an engineer, pilot, and inventor, lending his expertise to the Canadian Space Agency aboard the space shuttle Discover in 1997, both working on equipment in space and assisting with the atmospheric research projects going on throughout the 12-day mission.

$1 Million Bolus to Expand Offerings, Equipment, Faculty for Expanded Student Body

Canada will provide $1 million in support for aviation education at Ontario area school, Confederation College. The Government of Canada is looking to bolster the aerospace sector as the economy rebounds from the impact of the pandemic, augmenting the school's funds with a $1 million non-repayable contribution from the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario.