Sixty-six years ago, Canada made a historic decision that would forever change the trajectory of its aerospace industry. On February 20, 1959—now remembered as “Black Friday”—the Canadian government abruptly canceled the Avro Arrow (CF-105) program, a move that dashed the nation’s chances of becoming a dominant force in military aviation and engineering.

Avro Arrow: Canada’s Lost Dream of Aviation Supremacy

Sixty-Six Years Later, the Cancellation of the CF-105 Arrow Still Haunts Canada’s Aerospace Legacy Sixty-six years ago, Canada made a historic decision that would forever change the trajectory of its aerospace industry. On February 20, 1959—now remembered as “Black Friday”—the...