Last mentioned: Mar 18, 2026
Federal Appeal
Notice of appeal filed in Federal Court against the Canadian government.
Federal Court Appeal
Miles-Ingram files a notice of appeal in Federal Court claiming his career has been destroyed.
Reconsideration Denied
Canada refuses to reinstate Miles-Ingram's passport.
Reconsideration Denied
Canadian authorities refuse to reinstate Miles-Ingram's passport on national security grounds.
US DOJ Action
U.S. Justice Department files forfeiture complaint against TFASA.
U.S. Legal Action
U.S. Justice Department files forfeiture complaint against TFASA over flight simulator shipments.
Passport Flagged
Denied boarding in Beijing; told passport was reported lost or stolen to Interpol.
Passport Revocation
Denied boarding in Beijing after passport is reported as lost/stolen via Interpol; later confirmed cancelled by Canada.
China Move
Joins the parent company of TFASA as a flight instructor in China.
Employment in China
Miles-Ingram begins working as an instructor for the parent company of TFASA in China.
Military Service
Miles-Ingram serves 21 years in the Canadian Armed Forces.
A former Canadian military pilot is suing the federal government after his passport was revoked due to his employment with a flight school linked to the Chinese military. The case highlights an intensifying Western effort to prevent retired aviators from sharing sensitive tactical knowledge with the People's Liberation Army.
A former Canadian Snowbird pilot is suing the federal government after his passport was cancelled due to his employment with a South African flight school linked to the Chinese military. The case highlights the escalating risks for high-skill veterans taking international roles in sensitive sectors.