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The Honourable Virgil P. Moshansky

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Order of Canada

  • Member of the Order of Canada

    Awarded on: 2004-10-29
    Invested on: 2005-06-10
    Virgil Moshansky has demonstrated a singular dedication to enhancing aviation safety. A senior trial judge and civil aviator, he was appointed to head the Commission of Inquiry into the crash of a passenger aircraft in Dryden, Ontario. After conducting an exhaustive study, he authored a groundbreaking report that contained numerous recommendations, including new and stringent airplane de-icing procedures. He has since volunteered his expertise to many organizations, including the International Air Disaster Coalition and the Australian Aviation Safety Authority.