Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 29, 2004
• Invested on: June 10, 2005

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.