Abbotsford Airshow takes flight amid military procurement, recruitment efforts

Abbotsford Airshow takes flight amid military procurement, recruitment efforts

August 10, 2025 11:26 am PST.

The Abbotsford International Airshow is in full flight, bringing together fans and industry experts from across the continent. This comes against a backdrop of Canada-U.S. tension, with defence spending being a point of discussion. Jack Rabb reports.

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