February 2018 NEWSLETTER

February 2018

NEWSLETTER

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RCAC MEMBER AIRPORT PROFILE: Niagara District Airport (CYCM), ON – Part 2

Airport Vision/Mission/Values Jj

VISION: We are Niagara Region’s hassle-free aviation hub offering VIP service to leisure and business travelers, and recreational flyers.

MISSION: To contribute to the economic prosperity of the Niagara Region by providing air connectivity for business and leisure travelers.

VALUES AND GUIDING BEHAVIOURS:

Integrity o We maintain the highest aviation safety standards o We do business in an honest, fair, open and respectful manner. o We live up to our responsibilities, meet our objectives, and fulfill our commitments. o We maintain our credibility through timely communication with customers, employees and stakeholders. o We instill confidence in all who deal with our organization that we can be depended to act with the highest moral and ethical standards.

Fiscal Responsibility o We make sound financial decisions that balance the interests of the community, partners, stakeholders and customers. o We make decisions that help to drive the economic vitality of this region. o We maintain policies to provide adequate revenues to operate without general tax support or the exercising of our authority to levy taxes.

Innovation and Excellence o We seek creative and innovative solutions to complex challenges. o We set high standards in all aspects of our organization and focus on continuous improvement.

Commitment to the Community and the Environment o We are responsive to the environmental concerns of the community. o We demonstrate leadership in sound environmental management. o We promote open and honest communication about environmental concerns.

Teamwork o We reach common goals through strong relationships based on trust. o We commit ourselves to open and respectful communication.

RCAC UPCOMING SCHEDULED MEETINGS

Monthly Conference Calls:

The Regional Community Airports of Canada Board of Directors meets for a conference call every second Wednesday of every month. During these conference calls the board discusses any current and emerging issues brought forward by our membership. All RCAC Members are encouraged to participate in these meetings at any time with your comments and concerns.

This conference call is open to all RCAC members to participate in. Time: 11:00 am MST Call in Number: 780-421-1483 95186#

Quarterly Board Meetings:

May 23rd & 24th, 2018 – Sudbury, ON August 22nd & 23rd, 2018 – Terrace, BC October 23rd & 24th, 2018 – Ottawa, ON

All Regional Community Airports of Canada members are welcome to attend the quarterly meetings via conference phone or in person. If you would like to attend in person, please email [email protected] at least one month prior to confirm seat confirmation.

Annual General Meeting:

May 23rd & 24th, 2018 – Sudbury, ON

The AGM and General Membership meeting will be taking place at the following location:

Microtel Inn & Suites Sudbury 1312 Kingsway Sudbury, ON P3B 2E5 Ph. 705-470-6161 / Fax 705-470-6171

Proposed items on the agenda for the General Membership Meeting are as follows:

 Presentation from RCAC to Members of Parliament regarding ACAP funding.  Consultant presentations regarding their “View what ACAP is”  NAV Canada presentation on ASFA’s  Transport Canada presentation on Policy and Regulatory Service  ACAP Presentation  Annual General Meeting  Dinner Event evening of the 23rd

If you would like to attend the AGM in person or sponsor an event, please email [email protected] at least one month prior to meeting date confirm seat confirmation. A registration form will be provided in the March newsletter and on the website at www.rcacc.ca

RCAC BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2017/2018

Board of Directors

The board of directors for RCAC can be contacted anytime for questions.

Chairman: Brian Grant Vice Todd Tripp Grande Prairie Airport Chairman: Greater Sudbury Airport [email protected] [email protected]

Director: Jack Santerre Director: Ian Darling North Bay Jack Garland Airport Kativik Regional Corporation [email protected] [email protected]

Director: Carmen Hendry Director: Curtis Ross Northwest Regional Airport, Thompson Regional Airport Authority Terrace-Kitimat [email protected] [email protected]

Director: James Lindsey Director: Dave Dayment The Pas Airport Timmins Victor M Power Airport [email protected] [email protected]

Director: William Stewart Director: Tyler Massee Peace River Airport Campbell River Airport [email protected] [email protected]

Director: Ben Hancharuk Secretary Peggy May Sioux Lookout Municipal Airport /Treasurer: Southport Airport [email protected] [email protected]

RCAC SUB COMMITTEES & WORKING GROUPS

RCAC has several working sub committees, if at any time you have specific questions for our working groups please feel free to contact them at the email address below.

ACAP Committee: Brian Grant - Committee Chairman Ian Darling Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Tyler Massee Todd Tripp Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Security Committee: Carmen Hendry - Committee Chairman Peggy May Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] James Lindsey Ian Darling Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Corinne Stewart - Technical Advisor Robert Tyrer - Technical Advisor Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Advisor Circular / Policy Committee: William Stewart - Committee Chairman Peggy May Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Tyler Massee Ben Hancharuk Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

ASFA Committee: Brian Grant - Committee Chairman Ian Darling Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Dave Dayment Todd Tripp Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Ben Hancharuk Email: [email protected]

NAV Canada Working Group: Jack Santerre - Committee Chairman Todd Tripp Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Carmen Hendry Doug Mark - Technical Advisor Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

TALPA Working Group: Doug Mark - Committee Chairman Robert Tyrer - Technical Advisor Technical Advisor Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Lucassie Kudlu Dan Booth - Back-Up Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

TP312 5th Addition Working Group: James Lindsey William Stewart Committee Chairman Back-up Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Doug Mark - Technical Advisor Robert Tyrer - Technical Advisor Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Technical Sub-Committee Members: Doug Mark Robert Tyrer Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Don Booth - Back-Up Corinne Stewart - Technical Advisor Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Lucassie Kudlu Email: [email protected]

Training Working Group: Cutis Ross - Committee Chairman Carmen Hendry Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

UPCOMING CONFERENCES & TRAINING – 2018

IAAE Online Courses Mar 26-27 Manitoba Aviation Symposium – Winnipeg, MB May 27-30 IAAE Canada F.O.A.M. Conference – Toronto, ON May 28-June 1 AAMA Airfield Maintenance Seminar and Training Courses – Edmonton, AB June 18-20 IAAE Canada Basic Airport Safety and Operations – Medicine Hat, AB Sept 10-13 SWIFT Conference – Niagara Falls, ON Sept 23-28 CANEW 2018 – Lethbridge, AB Oct 1-3 Airport Management Conference of Ontario 33rd Annual Convention and Trade Show - Kenora, ON Oct 22-26 IAAE Canada Accreditation Academy – Calgary, AB

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RCAC NEWSLETTER News items for information only, source as indicated. Photos copyrighted as per caption credit. Provided for members of RCAC Contact us at: Suite 220, 10610 Airport Drive, Grande Prairie, AB, T8V7Z5 or email: [email protected] Website: www.rcacc.ca JOB POSTINGS

Position Number: AMS1 Position Title: Airport Maintenance Staff 1 Classification: Included Reports To: Airport Maintenance Supervisor Date: February 15, 2018 Version: 2 Closes: March 16, 2018 Term: Permanent Full Time

Only email applications will be accepted. Send resume and cover letter to [email protected] Please include wage expectations.

Position Summary: The Airport Maintenance Staff Member, under the direction of the Airport Maintenance Supervisor, has primary responsibility for participating in those activities supporting the safety, operational performance and maintenance of airport properties, facilities and vehicles, including minor electrical, mechanical and plumbing repairs.

Duties and Responsibilities: A. Safety

Under the direction of the Airport Maintenance Supervisor: 1. Ensure that all work activities are conducted in a safe and standard manner; 2. Report promptly any accidents or incidents and be prepared to participate in investigating and developing risk reduction measures or elimination of risk in the future performance of these duties; 3. Identify hazards in the performance of maintenance duties and participate in the development of risk mitigation strategies; 4. Conduct periodic wildlife management inspections with a frequency sufficient to yield a steady flow concerning wildlife presence and movement on the airport property; and 5. Take action in accordance with the Wildlife Management Plan when required to control wildlife on the airport.

B. Airside Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Airport Maintenance Supervisor: 1. Conduct daily inspections of runways and maneuvering surfaces in accordance with regulations and airport policies. Complete the required reports and submit them promptly. Advise the Flight Service Station (FSS) about runway conditions. Complete and submit Runway Surface Condition Reports in accordance with Transport Canada regulations; 2. Conduct snow removal activities in accordance with the airport Snow Removal and Ice Control Plan on airport runways taxiways, aprons, access ways, roads and parking lots. Recommend changes in the plan to the Maintenance Supervisor to improve the plan; 3. Conduct routine, periodic inspections of airport lighting, signage, windsocks, airport pavement conditions, airport pavement markings and the field electrical system. Maintain all of these facilities or recommend required maintenance activities to the Airport Maintenance Supervisor;

4. Roll and cut grass on the airside of the airport. Determine the appropriate grass height required to permit aircraft operations on the grass landing strip and to control wildlife on other grassed areas. Remove or arrange to have removed any vegetation that reduces the operational capability of the airport or report the need to do so to the Maintenance Supervisor; 5. Provide escort services for maintenance, inspection and other vehicles authorized to be on the airport but not equipped to proceed independently; 6. Supervise and assist contractors on the airport as required.

C. Groundside Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Airport Maintenance Supervisor: 1. Operate, inspect, maintain, fuel and perform seasonal preparation activities on all Airport- owned vehicles. Recommend significant rehabilitation projects on vehicles to the Airport Maintenance Supervisor; 2. Cut grass and perform snow removal as necessary for designated areas, carry out landscaping improvements and maintain all grounds belonging to the Airport. Make recommendations to the Airport Maintenance Supervisor for repair, maintenance or improvement projects on airport-owned lands and roads; 3. Inspect, maintain and clean buildings belonging to the Airport. Inspect and clean public washrooms daily. Ensure an adequate supply of soap and paper products; 4. Identify acts of vandalism to any property on the airport. Report acts of vandalism to the Airport Maintenance Supervisor and any affected lease holders; 5. Report any unauthorized incursions onto aprons, taxiways and runways to the Airport Maintenance Supervisor. Where possible, include vehicle licence numbers and personal names/descriptions. Escort vehicles and people off the Airport if required; and 6. Read utility meters on a monthly basis. Report the readings to the Airport Executive Assistant.

D. General

1. Identify areas where personal development, i.e. formal training, would benefit the airport and recommend suitable courses to gain the necessary information or qualifications; 2. Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned by the Airport Maintenance Supervisor.

Position Requirements

This position is full time, 40 hours per week. More than 50% of the time is devoted to outdoor activities and good motive and coordination skills are involved. The personal knowledge and skill requirements to be successful at this position are:

 Ontario Grade 12 Secondary School Diploma or equivalent;  Valid driver’s license,“DZ” classification required;  Knowledge and physical ability to operate, inspect, maintain and fuel heavy airport vehicles;  Knowledge and physical ability to inspect, repair and maintain a wide variety of airport electrical, mechanical and plumbing facilities. Shop training, apprentice programs, specific papers or qualifications would be an asset;  Good oral and written communications skills in the English language. Ability to qualify for a restricted aeronautical radio-telephone operator’s license which must be obtained within thirty (30) days of employment  Ability to qualify for a D (DA Groundside) Airside Vehicle Operator Permit which must be obtained within 30 days of employment;  Initiative and decision-making skills to work effectively for long periods without close supervision; and  The ability to work as a team player with other staff members  Prior Airport experience would be considered an asset.

NAV CANADA INFORMATION

Planning any upgrades at your Airport? Please contact NAV CANADA:

The NAV CANADA Land Use Office coordinates assessment of 4000-5000 proposals every year that may interfere with NAV CANADA’s ability to provide air navigation services. Each proposal is evaluated against existing and in-progress instrument flight procedures, impacts to VHF/UHF communication equipment, navigation facilities such as VOR or ILS, and surveillance systems like RADAR, MLAT, and ADS-B. Line-of-sight and visibility issues from control towers or flight service stations at nearby airports are also reviewed by the NAV CANADA Operations group.

NAV CANADA believes in a transparent evaluation process which involves proponents and stakeholders as much as possible while keeping aerodrome operators up-to-date about construction activities in their immediate vicinity. By submitting information to the NAV CANADA Land Use Office early in the project planning process, potential concerns or roadblocks can usually be identified with sufficient notice to develop mitigation measures. Airport projects often necessitate involvement of the NAV CANADA Instrument Flight Procedure Design group whose work is scheduled 12-18 months in advance, making early discussions and planning all-the-more important.

NAV CANADA involvement may be required for projects such as:

 Airfield Lighting: These projects often involve upgrade or replacement of the Airfield Lighting Control System (ALCS) in the NAV CANADA control tower or FSS cab. Projects in such safety- sensitive areas like the operations cab typically requires NAV CANADA Engineering or Technical Operations staff on-site. This work would be funded by the Airport.

 Runway End Safety Area (RESA): The upcoming Transport Canada mandate for RESA at many Canadian airports may require the NAV CANADA involvement due to the close proximity of certain ground-based navigational aids (such as ILS or RVR). Changes to the runway environment for RESA projects through activities like re-grading or improvement to runway shoulder areas may necessitate relocation of NAV CANADA equipment for proper operation. This work may require significant lead time depending on the site or situation and should be discussed as early as possible.

 Runway Extension or Rehabilitation: During runway extension projects – or rehabilitation projects with a temporary threshold relocation –, instrument flight procedures are often affected. Depending on the type of approach and specific circumstances, preserving aerodrome accessibility may require NAV CANADA to temporarily re-design an existing procedure or develop a new temporary “mitigation” procedure. Some procedures may not be useable during construction regardless of any mitigation, so early communication about these issues is also vital.

 New Buildings: Construction of a new building even in an area with existing development may cause unexpected issues to instrument flight procedures or ground-based navigational aids.

Certain equipment is especially sensitive to changes in the aerodrome environment and the cumulative impact of development must be considered rather than just the new structure itself.

 Runway Certification: The approach minima published by NAV CANADA in directly affected by runway certification information furnished by the aerodrome operator. Changes to runway certification – even temporarily for a short period of time – may necessitate revisions to instrument flight procedures and impact aerodrome accessibility.

 Digging/Trenching: Certain ground-based navigational aids are calibrated to the specific terrain profile of the site and digging or trenching can impact this equipment.

NAV CANADA can offer some guidance prior to your Land Use submission so that the operational impacts can be identified at a high level, NAV CANADA can anticipate the potential work, and your Airport can plan for the NAV CANADA level of effort associated with it. Even if you don’t have all the details and approvals in place, send our Land Use group a quick email message so a “discovery” call can be initiated. We look forward to working with you!

The NAV CANADA Land Use group contact information: [email protected] or toll-free at 1-866- 577-0247.

Subject: Request for assistance with aviation research

Hello,

I am conducting research on the use of firearms in the airport environment, and the impact of the Firearms Act and Canadian Aviation Security Regulations on aerodromes that may or may not use firearms in their operations. This research is being conducted in pursuit of the IAAE Canada Airport Executive Accreditation. Your assistance is requested to distribute the survey below to your member airports’ operations departments and would be invaluable in providing comprehensive data on the current state of firearms use at Canadian Airports. I have attached a letter that may be distributed with the survey, explaining the purpose and needs of the survey. The hyperlink below will take respondents directly to the survey. All survey responses must be received by 18:00 MDT on Thursday, March 22, 2018. All survey respondents will be entered into a random draw for 1 of 3 $20 Tim Hortons Gift cards. https://goo.gl/forms/EUwt4fW2goAu51wC2

Thank you for your assistance with this important project.

Regards,

Graham St. Thomas, CM Manager| Safety & Security

T: 403.886.4388 | C: 403.350.6766 3801 Airport Drive | Springbrook AB | T4S2E8 E: [email protected] www.flyreddeer.com

On February 21st and 22nd, Directors and Members of the RCAC attended meetings in Ottawa. In addition to the round table discussions, there were several presentations done by guests.

February 21st

Nav Canada Guests Tracy Beeman, Assistant Vice-President, Customer and Commercial Services Jackie McCarthy, Manager Commercial Services Karen Freda, National Manager, Corporate Holdings (Real Estate/Information) Ann Lindeis, Director, Safety and Human Performance Eric Titus, Systems Integration Specialist Jack Wood, Nav Canda Contracting Marcel Pinon, Level of Service

 Ann Lindeis provided a presentation on “CARS – sharing audio files and/or radar screen shots for safety investigations for vehicles involved in CADORS events”.  An RCAC representative will be setup to receive the CASOP emails and attend events.  Nav Canada will provide notifications to airport authorities immediately of any incidents that will be investigated.  An MOA regarding the sharing of information will be provided to an RCAC representative by Nav Canada. The RCAC can then distribute it to their membership and any airports interested in signing the MOA with Nav Canada can do so.  Eric Titus then provided a presentation on TALPA.

Team Eagle Guests Steve McKeown, President and CEO Ty Shattuck, Chief Technical Officer

 Ty Shattuck provided a presentation on “Equipment Lifecycle Management”  The ASFA subcommittee met with Karen Freda, National Manager, Corporate Holdings Nav Canada. They worked through a draft schedule B to use as a philosophy for Karen to take back to Nav Canada to review. Reimbursement by Nav Canada to airports differs greatly among sites, additionally there are some services provided by airports that Nav Canada does not pay for which is unreasonable.

February 22nd

Transport Canada Guests Michael Tyhornley, Aerodrome Standards Inspector Guy Heneault, Program Manager, Aerodrome Standards Warren Walrond, Senior Program Policy Analyst Jason Tom, Director, Authorities Stewardship Soha Masaeli, Senior Analyst Ali Delbani, Program Advisor, Ontario Airports

 Guy Heneault provided updates on SMS, RESA, ICAO Global Reporting Format and Circulars.  Since ACAP has been centralized in Ottawa at the beginning of January, 67 applications were deemed as needed projects but only 13 were approved due to funding shortages. ACAP is trying to standardize and streamline the application forms and will be eventually providing online applications. He advised that in order for airports to better their chance of receiving funding they should include the following items in their applications:

o Provide an emphasis of the safety reasons for the required project o Provide detailed pictures and videos if possible o Make the information as comprehensive as possible to avoid delays o Have a descriptive narrative o Call if you have any questions

 It has been difficult to obtain more funding for the programs and ACAP is currently working on reaching out to the political side as Transport Canada is in full agreement that more funding is required. The RCAC will back up Transport Canada with a letter to the Members of Parliament.  It has been a challenge to figure out how best to deliver the ACAP program. Safety is the priority in determining which application receives funding first.

Tradewind Scientific Guests Leonard Taylor, President & CEO

 Leonard Taylor gave a presentation on “Developing a Global RCR Solution: Lessons Learned”

Additional Business

Ben Hancharuk stepped down from his position as Chairman of the Advisory Committee. This position is now held by William Stewart.

Ian Darling stepped down from his position as Chairman of the Security Committee. This position is now held by Carmen Hendry.

The scheduled November RCAC Board of Directors meeting has been moved to October 23rd and 24th, 2018.

The following items will be included on the agenda for the AGM taking place in Sudbury in May.

- Presentation from RCAC to Members of Parliament regarding ACAP funding. - Consultant presentations regarding the view of what ACAP is - Nav Canada will provide a presentation on ASFAs - Sub-committee meetings will be schedule for the first day of the AGM - Transport Canada will provide a presentation on Policy and Regulatory Service - ACAP Presentation - Annual General Meeting

NOTE TO READERS: The links connect to many news sites where content is cycled rapidly. If you wait too long before reading, the links will disappear. We encourage our readers to submit airport articles & photos of interest for publication here to the benefit of the membership. Underlined titles indicate a link to the entire news article.

December 29, 2018

1. Year in Review: April 2017 – BClocalnews.com Fly between Prince Rupert and Ketchikan - Misty Fjords Air announced that starting in May, the seaplane company offers flights from Ketchikan to Prince Rupert on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. City takes the wheel - For the first time in 20 years, city employees have positions on the Airport Authority board. Three of the four new members appointed to the board, including the chair, are city employees.

January 2, 2018

2. A Look Back at 2017 by The Town of Shaunavon – by Penny Schreiner, swiftcurrentonline.com Transport Canada approval of The Town of Shaunavon has had a busy year in 2017 as Mayor Grant two new helicopters for EHS LifeFlight means EHS can Greenslade explains. Greenslade says some big projects in 2017 resume direct transport service Shaunavon Mayor including a big paving project, as well as chip sealing. They included to the helipad at Digby General Grant Greenslade. new airport hangar lots, crack sealing at the airport, an aeronautical Hospital and a more timely Photo submitted by support provided to the airport. transport of patients to and from the hospital. - Submitted Grant Greenslade January 3, 2018

3. EHS LifeFlight Resumes Direct Transport Services to Digby Hospital with New Choppers – by Laura Redman, Yarmouth County Vanguard DIGBY, N.S. – The launch of two new EHS LifeFlight helicopters on December 15 had special significance for Digby General Hospital, since it meant that the emergency service can resume landings on the hospital helipad, saving critical time in patient transport. EHS LifeFlight provides critical care transport services in Nova Scotia with fixed wing, helicopter and critical care ground transport, both hospital-to-hospital and incident scene responses.

4. New GPS Approach Systems Up and Running at Morden/Winkler Airports – PembinaValleyOnline.com The Cities of Morden and Winkler have implemented a new GPS approach system at each of their airports. "You can actually find the runway without actually being able to see it and be able to safely land the plane," said Winkler Mayor Martin Harder.

5. After a Big Year; Trail Sets Sights on 2018 – by Sheri Regnier, BClocalnews.com Looking back on 2017 and ahead to 2018, this is the first of a three-part Photo courtesy of series with Trail Mayor Mike Martin. … During this time, work progressed Chris Unrau on the terminal building at Trail Regional Airport until it officially opened in Trail Mayor Mike Martin late November. Prior to that, the city and regional leaders lobbied the federal government’s (Trail Times file photo) ACAP branch (Airport Capital Assistance Program) and were successful in a $4 million grant for improvement projects, primarily re-pavement of the runway.

January 2, 2018

6. Town Snow Removal Policy – The Drumheller Mail Kevin Blanchett, operations manager for the Town of Drumheller public works sector gave an update on the Snow Removal Policy that is currently in place. He reviewed the specific road, sidewalks, parking lots, trails, and airport and their timelines after a heavy snowfall.

7. Ukrainian Couple’s Café Lands in Smithers Airport – The Smithers Interior News A young Ukrainian couple has opened a new restaurant called UFO — Ukrainian Food Awesome, in the Smithers airport. The owners, Pavel and Tanya Anokhin, lived in Alberta for five years and moved to Smithers last year with their two children after falling in love with the area while visiting friends.

January 4, 2018 UFO - Ukrainian Food Awesome owners Pavel and Tanya Anokhin. Trevor Ford 8. Massive Agenda for Pitt Meadows Council in 2018 – by Neil

photo Corbett, BClocalnews.com (THE NEWS files) Pitt Pitt Meadows council has a busy agenda with some major items in Meadows Mayor John the year ahead. … Mayor John Becker also did not want to overlook the development of an official Becker said council has airport plan, which includes governance work and relationship building with its partner in the facility, a lot of issues to deal Maple Ridge. with in an election year.

9. Langley Township Mayor Looks at What 2018 Will Bring – by Monique Tamminga, BClocalnews.com The Langley Times spoke with Langley Township Mayor Jack Froese about his hopes for the year ahead and what residents can look forward to. … Langley Airport - A new tower is being built right now, as well as additional office space and extra hangers. Vector opened a new facility at the airport last year, bringing with it lots of good jobs, Froese said.

10. CanWest Constructing Hangar for New Air Ambulance Service – by Charles Lefebvre, CHAT News Today MEDICINE HAT, AB — Construction on the new hangar space for CanWest Air Ambulance is well underway, and the company says the building itself will be up by the end of the month. The city Work continues on the site of a hangar for the new air approved a lease agreement for CanWest to develop space for a hangar at the airport during the ambulance service from last meeting on December 18, and contractors began work on the site the next day, according to CanWest Photo by Colton CanWest. McKee

January 5, 2018

11. CRD Meeting Highlights – BClocalnews.com The board approved submitting two applications to the B.C. Rural Dividend grant program. The CRD is applying for grants to develop construction-ready design plans for a new access road at the Esler Sports Complex in Area E and for the runway at the South Cariboo Regional Airport at 108 Mile for a total of $25,000 and $75,000, respectively.

12. Delta Seeking Volunteers for Board of Variance and Advisory Committees – BClocalnews.com Delta put out the call this week for volunteers to serve on a number of boards, panels, committees & commissions that collaborate with, & provide advice to, mayor & council on a variety of issues affecting the community. Boundary Bay Airport advisory committee: Provides advice to council & staff with respect to the operation & development of the Boundary Bay Airport & lands. Committee meets at the call of the chair, usually twice per year (Spring & Fall, at 7 p.m.). January 6, 2018

13. Regional Airport Hopes to Build Off Success of Living Skies Airshow – by Emily Kroeker, discoverestevan.com Geoff Latter waves to the crowd at the One of the highlights of 2017 for the residents of the southeast was the Living Skies Living Skies Airshow. Photo Heliana Airshow on September 17th at the Estevan Regional Airport. "That was certainly a de Souza-Wagner highlight of the year for myself as a councillor and as a member of the airport and the air show planning committee," shared Greg Hoffart, chair of the Estevan Regional Airport Committee.

January 7, 2018

14. Cameco Switches from Using West Wind Aviation to Subsidiary Transwest Air – by Thomas Piller & Rebekah Lesko, Global News Cameco is no longer flying its staff through West Wind Aviation, after one of the company’s planes crashed near Fond-du-Lac, Sask., in December. Gord Struthers, a spokesperson for the uranium mining company, said they will now fly its employees through Transwest Air. An aerial view of the Key Lake Cameco mine in January 8, 2018 northern Saskatchewan. File Photo

15. Letter: SkyTrain, Not Trams, are in Langley’s Best Interest - Opinion, BClocalnews.com Dear Editor, The City of Surrey (ie. the municipal council) has been advocating for these trams in a fashion that borders on baffling, because there is virtually zero support for trams, and huge support for SkyTrain, amongst its residents. … There’s still years of YVR growth possible without any new runway, but sooner or later, Abbotsford Airport – YXX – will have to become a major transportation facility for that Coast to Hope “super-region”.

16. Sault Airport Reaches New Record Level for Passenger Traffic – Northern Ontario Business Passenger traffic at the Sault Ste. Marie Airport reached record levels in December. The airport’s development corporation announced on Jan. 8 that 18,576 passengers flew in and out of the airport in December 2017, which marks a 3.23 per cent increase over December 2016. Sault Ste. Marie January 9, 2018 Airport

17. Abbotsford Airport Passenger Numbers Spike in 2017 – by Tyler Olsen, bclocalnews.com Abbotsford International Airport had its busiest year by far in 2017, with passenger counts up by 28 per cent. A total of 677,653 passengers stopped at YXX throughout the year, according to the City of Abbotsford, which owns the airport. Abbotsford International Airport. File photo 18. Blue Angel Jet Set to Land in Abbotsford Tuesday – by Kelvin Gawley, BClocalnews.com Abbotsford residents who look skyward this afternoon are likely to spot a rare visitor. The Blue Angels’ No. 7 jet will be flying into town and landing at Abbotsford International Airport at 2 p.m.

19. New Members Help Keep Ashcroft and District Lions Club in Good Shape – by Barbara Roden, BClocalnews.com … She notes that the Ashcroft and District Lions Club—along with other local organizations—took a hit in 2017 because of the wildfires. Two major fundraising events for the club—the Ashcroft and District Fall Fair and the annual golf tournament—had to be cancelled, and the club doesn’t know what is happening with another major event, the annual Mother’s Day Fly-In at the Campbell Hill Airport near Cache Creek. The Lions pancake breakfast at that event is an institution, and the club’s first event of the year, but its future is in doubt because of fire damage at the airport on July 7, 2017.

20. Fuel Failure at Airport – by Hannah Lawson, Athabasca Advocate Athabasca County's regional airport fuelling system was taken offline for four days after malfunctioning due to extreme temperatures after Christmas. The Avgas 100 low lead fuelling system at the Athabasca Regional Airport was shut down Dec. 29 and was returned to normal operations Jan. 2, according to Athabasca County communications co-ordinator Karl Kopan.

21. Right to Choose Comes to City of Campbell River Washrooms – by Mike Davies, FACEBOOK PHOTO/ BClocalnews.com Pacific Coastal Airlines Under a new city policy, everyone will have the right to choose whichever washroom or changing Pacific Coastal Airlines area matches their self-identified gender. … As such, council has implemented the Gender Identity will be cancelling certain and Expression policy for all city owned and operated facilities, including the museum, Centennial flights from Port Hardy in February. Pool, Discovery Pier, Maritime Heritage Centre, the library, Tidemark Theatre, Campbell River Airport, both fire halls and the Sportsplex.

22. Pilot Shortage May Soon Affect Regional Carriers – by Carmel Kilkenny, rcinet.ca Pilots are in short supply around the world these days, and the problem is expected to get worse. The cause is a combination of factors converging internationally, such as mandatory retirement for many current pilots, more air routes, and more large air craft delivering all that on-line shopping.

23. Hangar Purchase and Location – by Joanne McQuarrie, Fairview Post Members of the Fairview Aircraft Restoration Society (FARS) – Doug Roy, Henry Dechant and Brian Wilson attended the meeting to tell Council about an opportunity to purchase a hangar, to be reconstructed at the Fairview Airport. FARS was seeking approval in principal for a location at the airport, prior to proceeding with their purchase of the hangar. NEWS PHOTO GILLIAN SLADE 24. Integra Air Files Lawsuit Against AHS – by Gillian Slade, Medicine Hat News Integra Air, the current air Construction of a facility for the new air ambulance contractor is ambulance provider for this region, has filed a lawsuit underway but so are several legal challenges. Integra Air, the against Alberta Health Services current air ambulance provider for Medicine Hat and Calgary, for its handling of the RFP has filed a lawsuit against Alberta Health Services and CanWest process that awarded the air Air, which was awarded the contract for most of the province. ambulance contract for most of the province to CanWest Air. Adam Kiess, base manager for January 10, 2018 The Earlton-Timiskaming Integra Air, stands next to one of Regional Airport is located its King Air aircraft in the hangar 25. Earlton-Timiskaming Airport Gets Hangar Funds – 2.5 kilometres west of at Medicine Hat airport. Earlton. (Photo supplied) Northern Ontario Business The Earlton-Timiskaming Regional Airport will use $318,000 in federal funding to complete upgrades that will help beef up security and encourage economic development. FedNor announced the funding on Jan. 10. In a news release, the funding agency said the money would “support the Earlton-Timiskaming Regional Airport Authority’s efforts to construct six cost-efficient T-hangers to meet immediate and future demand for business development and expansion, as well as aircraft storage.

26. Deer Lake Airport Traffic Experiences Slight Decrease from Previous Year – The Western Star

The Deer Lake Regional Airport experienced a modest decrease in passenger traffic in 2017 Passengers board a when compared to the previous year. The number of travelers to and from the airport in 2017 Provincial Airlines flight totaled 365,186, just 864 fewer than the record of 366,050 passengers set in 2016. bound for St. John’s Wednesday morning at the Deer Lake Regional Airport. - 27. Town Amends Fees Before Adopting Airport Bylaw – by Kenneth Brown, The Photo by Roxanne Ryland Kindersley Clarion The Town of Kindersley has replaced landing fees with new annual fees in a new airport bylaw after airport users expressed their concerns with the new fees. Council members gave the final two readings to adopt the new airport bylaw at a special meeting of council on Dec. 21, but not before the town responded to concerns from airport users regarding new landing fees proposed within the bylaw’s fee schedule.

28. Unstable Approach Behind Plane Crash That Killed Jean Lapierre, TSB Says – by Bruce Campion-Smith, The Star OTTAWA—Pilot Pascal Gosselin was behind the plane. Way behind.

29. CanWest Maybe Can’t Be Ready in Time – by Gillian Slade, Medicine Hat News The new air ambulance contract takes effect April 1 but facilities in Medicine Hat may not be fully ready by then. CanWest Air is moving quickly with a new building at Medicine Hat Airport.

30. Airport Manager to Inform Feds About Resident Concerns – by Joel NEWS PHOTO GILLIAN SLADE Wittnebel, The Oshawa Express CanWest Air, the new air In response to safety concerns raised by residents ambulance contractor, has during a town hall meeting, Oshawa’s airport manager begun construction of a facility is taking the next step to inform local Transport Canada at Medicine Hat Regional Airport from which to operate. inspectors that issues have been identified. The town Around 150 residents turned up Full completion of the facility to a town hall meeting in hall in question took place in December and saw may not happen ahead of an December to discuss their issues approximately 150 residents turn out, many of them April 1 commencement of the around the Oshawa airport. speaking out against the increasing traffic at the city’s company's contract for local services. aviation hub and berating local officials for a lack of openness regarding planning and future considerations.

31. Town Concerned Over Airport Governance – by Sean Chase, The Daily Observer PETAWAWA – Councillors have concerns over the conduct of business at the Pembroke and Area Airport. During their Dec. 18 regular meeting, Mayor Bob Sweet discussed a letter the town received on Dec. 6 from Laurentian Valley Councillor Allan Wren, chairman of the Pembroke and Area Airport Commission.

32. Coastal Makes Cuts: Airline Reduces Port Hardy Service – BClocalnews.com

Pacific Coastal Airlines will be cancelling certain flights out of the Port Hardy airport in February. Changes Town of in the schedule affect an early morning mid-week flight and a weekly evening flight between Vancouver Petawawa and Port Hardy. Municipal Building 33. NAV CANADA to Upgrade Stephenville Airport’s Instrument Landing System – by Frank Gale, The Western Star Nav Canada’s decision to upgrade the instrument landing system (ILS) at Stephenville airport is crucial to the facility, according to Brenda Martin, chief executive officer and airport manager. The Stephenville instrument landing system, which is approaching the end of its life cycle, is maintained by Nav Canada, the country’s provider of civil air navigation services.

34. WestJet Scraps Red-Eye Flight from Calgary to Waterloo Region – CBC News WestJet says is has listened to customers who dislike its red-eye flight from Calgary to the An employee at Stephenville Region of Waterloo International Airport. The overnight flight has been changed to an evening airport is seen in this recent photo preparing to de-ice a flight. Porter Airlines Bombardier Aerospace Q400 turboprop January 11, 2018 aircraft. - Submitted

35. Airport Commission Selection of Chairperson, NDB, Airport Advertising – Athabasca Airport Committee Meeting Minutes Mr. De Wet called for nominations for the Chair and Vice Chair for the Athabasca Airport Committee. Member Haines nominated Member Brent Murray as Chair. Member Haines nominated Member Dwayne Rawson as Vice Chair.

36. City Investigates Potential Snowbirds Return – by Josh Aldrich, Camrose Canadian The Camrose Flying Club brought a presentation to the Committee of the Whole on Jan. 2 with the opportunity for a July 18 stop over by the Canadian Forces aerobatics squadron. The Snowbirds have performed in the city four times before, but it has been four years WestJet says customers since they last flew out of the Camrose Airport. asked them to drop the The Snowbirds will return red-eye flight from to the skies over Camrose 37. Castlegar Airport Flight Tracker – Jan. 1 to 7 – by Calgary to Waterloo this summer if funding is Chelsea Novak, region. (Darry Dyck/The approved by city council on Canadian Press) Jan. 15. Supplied BClocalnews.com Over a third of the flights scheduled in and out of West Kootenay Regional Airport were cancelled in December. A total of 48 flights were scheduled between Jan. 1 and 7 and 20, or 41.7 per cent, were cancelled. Another 10, or 20.8 per cent, were delayed in some way.

38. Solar Farm Proposed North of Airport – by Pat Kolafa, The Drumheller Mail There may be another alternative energy project in the area in the near future. Aura Power Renewables is proposing a 75-megawatt solar power project north of the Drumheller Municipal Airport and is hosting a public open house next week to share information on its project.

39. First Revelstoke Air Flight of 2018 Rerouted to Kamloops – BClocalnews.com The first Revelstoke Air flight of the season was rerouted to Kamloops this afternoon due to poor visibility at the Revelstoke Airport. Lara Davis, general manager of Everything Revelstoke, which operates the charter service through Pacific Coastal Airlines, said that the weather was unexpected.

A Revelstoke Airport 40. Trail Tackling More Tasks – by Sheri Regnier, BClocalnews.com employee Looking back at 2017 and ahead to 2018, this is the final story in a three-part communicates via series with Trail Mayor Mike Martin as council enters the final 10 months in its radio with the pilot. (Marissa Tiel/ four-year term. … “Council and staff have carefully considered the implications Revelstoke Review) of the new Airport Terminal Building as well as the Riverfront Centre as part of looking at the need for a revised operating model and associated budget.”

41. WestJet Reports Record December Load Factor of 83.6 Per Cent - CNW CALGARY - WestJet today announced December 2017 traffic results with a load factor of 83.6%, an increase of 2.8 percentage points year over year. Revenue passenger miles, or traffic, increased 9.8% year over year, and capacity, measured in available seat miles, grew 6.0% over the same period.

January 12, 2017

People tour the 42. Bombardier’s Downsview Airport Location Put Up for Sale – by Ross Marowits, The Bombardier Global 7000 Canadian Press aircraft and facility in MONTREAL – Bombardier is shopping around its sprawling aircraft manufacturing site in Toronto on Tuesday, November 3, 2015. Toronto‘s high-priced real-estate market. The transportation company said it put its 152-hectare Nathan Denette / The Downsview Airport location north of the city’s downtown up for sale a couple of weeks ago as part Canadian Press of its financial turnaround plan.

43. Wildfire Hurt Passenger Numbers at YKA in 2017 – by Greg Fry, cfjctoday.com KAMLOOPS - Last summer's devastating wildfires put a dent in passenger numbers at Kamloops Airport in 2017. Managing Director Heather McCarley says numbers dropped 2.5 per cent from just over 322,000 in 2016 to just over 314,000 last year. Image Credit: CFJC Today

44. Airport’s Future Focus of Meeting – The Northern News KIRKLAND LAKE - The fate of the Kirkland Lake airport was discussed at a public forum Thursday night at Heritage North. Town council has requested staff to do a review of the operations of the facility. Part of that review was to get input from stake holders as to what they feel the future of the airport should look like.

45. Airport Commission Responds to Petawawa – by Sean Chase, The Daily Observer The Pembroke and Area Airport Commission has responded to criticism about how the organization has conducted its meetings. In a letter released to the media Tuesday, Laurentian Valley Councillor Allan Wren fired back after charges were levelled by the Town of Petawawa that the commission has not provided agendas or minutes from meetings to its board of directors. Pembroke and Area Airport 46. Stay in Vermont With Your Money at Par When Flying with Porter Airlines – CNW TORONTO - Porter Airlines has partnered with Vermont to bring its passengers exclusive at-par savings on winter getaways in the Green Mountain State. Great offers on lodging and lift tickets are available exclusively for Porter passengers who can choose from more than 20 participating properties in Burlington, Stowe area and Mad River Valley.

47. Mayor Rose Wants to Get More Domestic Traffic at Stephenville Airport – by Frank Gale, The Western Star The importance of the new instrument landing system (ILS) at the Stephenville airport cannot be Mayor Tom Rose at Thursday regular general emphasized enough, according to Mayor Tom Rose. He said at the regular general meeting of meeting of the Stephenville Stephenville town council on Thursday that the announcement by Nav Canada this week it is town council. - Frank Gale installing the new system at the airport is fantastic news.

January 15, 2018

48. Plans for an Aviation Program at the College are Taking Off – by Leah Murray, CHAT News Today MEDICINE HAT – A new aviation diploma program is set to take off at Medicine Hat College in partnership with Super T Aviation. The two organizations signed a memorandum of understanding this afternoon with the goal of making the program a reality. Medicine Hat College and Super T Aviation sign a MOU Photo: 49. Aircraft Movement Statistics: Small Airports, September 2017 – Statistics Canada Colton McKee Take-offs and landings at 128 Canadian airports without air traffic control towers reached a total of 62,456 movements in September. Ten airports accounted for 38% of the month's activity: Peterborough, Ontario (6,069 movements); Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador (2,630); Barrie-Orillia-Lake Simcoe Regional, Ontario (2,167); …

January 16, 2018

50. Victoria-Bound Passengers Left at Abbotsford Airport – by Tyler Olsen, BClocalnews.com A plane-load of Victoria-bound passengers was left in Abbotsford late Saturday night and told to make their own way back to Vancouver Island after weather diverted their flight from Mexico. And while the experience has left at least one passenger unhappy with their airline’s performance, he and Abbotsford International Airport File photo Users of the others have given glowing reviews to staff at Abbotsford International Cold Lake Airport for dealing with the incident. Regional Airport are seeking financial support form the MD of Bonnyville. File Photo

51. Hoping to Land Support – by Meagan Maceachern, Bonnyville Nouvelle The Cold Lake Regional Airport is hoping to land some funding from the MD of Bonnyville to improve its taxiways. Airport users Jeff Knight and Eric Hansen made a presentation to the MD of Bonnyville during their meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 10, regarding the current state of the taxiways at the regional airport.

52. Huge Potential for Airports in Goderich, Wingham – by Bob Montgomery, blackburnnews.com A small plane lands at the The chair of Huron County’s Economic Development Board says a presentation at last night’s Goderich Municipal Airport. meeting made a very strong case for investing in the airports at Goderich and Wingham. John (File photo by Bob Marshall says it was made clear that operating the Goderich and Wingham airports as one Montgomery) operation is not an option because they are two different entities.

53. City Hopes MSI Continues – by Dave Mabell, Lethbridge Herald … The city and county also need funds to upgrade Lethbridge Airport, he said, or we run the risk of losing Air Canada flights as well as the new service planned by WestJet. With Provincial Treasurer Joe Ceci scheduled to visit Lethbridge early next month, the mayor called for a strong message from business and civic leaders as Ceci prepares the next provincial budget. “We need to turn the Lethbridge Airport into an asset, not a liability,” Mayor Chris Spearman said.

January 17, 2018 Mayor Chris Spearman gives his State of the City address at the 54. New Airport Rules to Favor Transgender Passengers – by Modou Sarr, hibusiness.ca Coast Hotel and Canadian Air Transport Security Authority has introduced new screening rules that are more Conference Centre on favorable to transgender passengers entering the airport. These new rules comprise various Tuesday morning. procedures which includes transgender passengers choosing the gender of the officer that will be Herald photo by Tijana screening them. Martin @TMartinHerald.

55. Smithers Airport Modernization Staying on Track – by Marek Tkach, cftktv.com A multi-million-dollar project in underway in Smithers, as the modernization of the airport is in full swing. Construction on the project began in August of last year and is expected to be completed this November.

56. Council Approves Appointments for 2018 – Estevan Mercury Estevan city council has revealed who will be sitting on city and community committees this year. … Coun. Greg Hoffort will be part of the airport liaison committee, the economic development board, the Estevan Arts Council’s board, the Power Dodge Estevan Bruins board and the Woodlawn Regional Park authority.

57. STARS Calls to the Southeast Down a Bit – by Daryl Braun, steinbachonline.com STARS air ambulance saw a slight decrease in calls to southeastern Manitoba last year. But base STARS arriving at a call director Grant Therrien adds the numbers were very close to those in 2016. northeast of Steinbach last November.

58. District Chooses 6 to Sit on Muskoka Airport Board – by Brent Cooper, Bracebridge Examiner MUSKOKA — The direction of the Muskoka Airport is now in the hands of six residents. Robin Garrett, David Legge, Selma Lussenburg, Don MacKay, Bud Purves and Katherine (Kathy) Rethy were appointed by the District of Muskoka council at its Jan. 15 meeting to sit as members of the inaugural Muskoka Airport board of directors.

59. North Peace Airport Saw Over a Quarter Million Passengers Last Year – by Chris Newton, energeticcity.ca FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — The North Peace Regional Airport has once again recorded a year with over 250,000 passenger movements. The Airport’s Managing Director Gord Duke said that in 2017, a total of 252,898 passengers boarded flights at YXJ, an increase of nearly five percent over 2016.

60. Grid Shuts Down After Plane Clips Power Lines Near Alberta Town – The Canadian Press Thousands of people in and around the central Alberta town of Didsbury were without electricity for about four hours Tuesday after a small plane knocked out power lines. RCMP say a single-engine A small plane clipped Piper PA-28-180 Cherokee was coming in to land at the Olds-Didsbury Airport sometime after the power lines along 8 p.m. when it flew under the power lines adjacent to Highway 2A. Highway 2A on Tuesday, causing a power outage in the area. (Google 61. Ponoka Airport Taxiway Improvement Costs Overrun – by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye, Ponoka Maps) NewsThe airport taxiway extension project for the Town of Ponoka was overrun by $31,000. Town council heard of the overage Jan. 9 during the regular meeting where it was explained by Chris McKenna, director of operations and property services, that the main reason was due to extra gravel needed to build up the base for the north leg of the taxiway. An Alkan Air Dornier 228, in Whitehorse. Local airlines 62. National Carriers Pursue Yukon Pilots Amid Canada- face competition from Wide Shortage – CBC News larger, national carriers for A shortage of pilots across Canada is affecting the Yukon's their pilots. (Philippe Morin/CBC) airline industry. Commercial pilots are starting to retire in large numbers and there are not enough people being trained to replace them.

January 18, 2018

63. Enhanced BikeBC and B.C. Air Access Programs Support Green Transportation, Safer Communities – BClocalnews.com The Ponoka airport taxiway … Similarly, in an effort to green airport operations and cut emissions, B.C. Air Access now extension had some project prioritizes support for environmentally conscious projects, in addition to offering more funding costs overrun prompting Town of Ponoka and application flexibility to make it easier for communities to get involved. “Our airports are administration to re-look at critical socio-economic drivers for the communities they serve, and the B.C. Air Access how it attends to project Program offers vital support to these often heavily used facilities,” said Heather Bell, chair of planning. Google Maps photo the B.C. Aviation Council.

64. Castlegar Mayor Lawrence Chernoff Looking Forward to Progress in 2018 – by Betsy Kline, bclocalnews.com Lawrence Chernoff: The Jeppesen report [the report that suggests using RNP navigation will fix the Castlegar Airport’s reliability issues] and its findings — mainly because I think it is the next step forward. I look at this — all the years we’ve been dealing with this back-and-forth.

65. Revelstoke Emergency Operations Centre – Central Shuswap Regional District Board Minutes Letter from the City of Revelstoke opting out of the Revelstoke and Area Emergency Management program and notice to vacate the portion of space at the Revelstoke Airport housing the Emergency Operations Centre, effective December 31, 2018.

66. Passenger Numbers at Sudbury Airport Skyrocket in 2017 – by Northern Ontario Business The Greater Sudbury Airport posted an overall 18 per cent increase in the number of travelers visiting the airport in 2017, with almost 271,000 arriving and/or departing, compared to just over 229,000 in 2016. The number of travelers for the first eight months of 2017 was up by more than 16%.

The Greater Sudbury Airport 67. Time to Stop Misleading Pickering Residents About posted an overall 18 per cent Airport Jobs – Pickering News Advertiser increase in the number of Last fall, Pickering council unveiled an “Airport Lands” web- travelers visiting the airport in page touting Pearson’s thousands of jobs and millions in 2017. (File photo) economic benefits, implying that these could be Pickering’s Mary Delaney is the chair of too, so bring on Pickering airport. What does the city think it’s doing, using the statistics of Canada’s Land Over Landings – Ron prime global-hub airport as a model for a regional facility? Pietroniro/Metroland 68. Toronto Man Charged for Airport Disturbance, Evacuation – Alaska Highway News A 51-year-old Toronto man remains in custody after uttering threats and forcing the evacuation of the North Peace Regional Airport Tuesday night. Steven Page appeared in court on Jan. 17 on charges of mischief, uttering threats, and assaults.

69. Airport Registers Modest Passenger Increase – by Rod Link, The Northern Sentinel Northwest Regional Airport passenger totals for 2017 came in at three per cent over 2016, a sign its general manager is taking as a “new normal” for the region’s largest airport. “It’s a good number,” said Carman Hendry of 2017’s 224,144 passengers when compared to 2016’s 218,739.

70. Trail Tackles Landscape and Security at YZZ – by Sheri Regnier, BClocalnews.com As budget talks heat up council tables this time of year, on Monday, Dave Kumpolt, manager of airport development, Trail officials agreed to a pre-budget authorization of $265,000 for reveals a classed-in work at the Trail Regional Airport (YZZ). “Council agreed to the go- walkway adjacent the forward plan for landscaping earlier in the year,” Coun. Kevin Jolly tarmac at the Terrace- told the Trail Times. Kitimat airport. Trail Regional Airport, Nov. 30, 2017, official ribbon- 71. Georgian Bluffs Interested in Passenger Air Service at cutting day for the new Airport – by Rob Gowan, Owen terminal building. (Sheri Sound Sun Times Regnier photo) Georgian Bluffs hopes to have a scheduled passenger air service from the Wiarton Keppel International Airport to the Toronto area. On Wednesday, the municipality's committee of the whole recommended that council retain a marketing and consultant firm along with Georgian College to conduct market research and data collection into the possibility of a passenger air service at the airport. The Wiarton-Keppel International Airport. Nelson January 19, 2018 Phillips/QMI agency photo.

72. Estevan Regional Airport Lands New Entrance Signage – by Matt Cinnamon, discoverestevan.com Folks driving to or by the Estevan Regional Airport may see something new at the entrance, as a slick and eye-catching sign was installed Thursday morning. "We're really happy just to have it. It Airport Manager Richard was made more aware to us back when we had the air show last year, that the public mentioned Reetz says the new sign will that there's no sign showing that 'this is the airport right here'," explained Airport Manager make the Estevan Regional Airport easier to find. Richard Reetz.

73. NAV CANADA Reports December Traffic Figures – NAV CANADA News Release OTTAWA - NAV CANADA announced today its traffic figures for the month of December 2017 as measured in weighted charging units for enroute, terminal and oceanic air navigation services, in comparison to the prior fiscal year. Air traffic in December 2017 increased by an average of 4.5 per cent compared to the same month in 2016.

74. Letter: Salmon Arm Landfill Expansion Should Not Proceed – Opinion, BClocalnews.com Starting to dump garbage near the Salmon Arm Airport and nearby residences was a poor choice in the 1960s or 70s but standards were different then. Fast forward to 2018 and the CSRD is proposing to expand the Salmon Arm landfill by purchasing a 20-acre parcel adjacent to the current site and expanding the landfill onto that site.

75. Search and Rescue Aircraft Trains Over Salmon Arm – by Jim Elliot, BClocalnews.com An image of the proposed landfill expansion in Salmon Arm.-Image A Canadian Forces DHC-5 Buffalo aircraft was in the sky credit: Photo contributed. The above Salmon Arm for a training exercise on Friday Jan. timeline on a proposal to purchase 19. According to Salmon Arm Airport staff, the plane a 20-acre property to extend the parachute dropped two search-and-rescue techs before Salmon Arm landfill has been delayed for five months. -Image landing at the airport to pick them up. credit: Photo contributed. A DHC-5 Buffalo search and January 20, 2018 rescue aircraft taxis down the runway at the Salmon Arm airport on Friday, Jan. 19. - image credit: 76. ‘Maintenance Issue’ Forces Flight to Return to Kamloops Airport – by Jill Sperling, Jim Elliot/Salmon Arm Observer cfjctoday.com KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Airport took precautionary measures this afternoon when an Air Canada Jazz flight bound for Calgary was forced to return. Airport Manager Heather McCarley says fire crews Image Credit: CFJC Today were called out to the airport around 2 p.m. ahead of the flight's landing.

January 22, 2018

77. Fond du Lac Transportation Issue Shows How First Nations Shortchanged by Funding Arrangements, Leaders Say – by Erin Petrow, Saskatoon StarPhoenix After a visit to Ottawa to request funding for a longer runway and an all-weather road for his remote northern community – which is still reeling from a plane crash in December and recent suicides of two members of the community – Fond du Lac First Nation Chief Louie Mercredi was told he would have to approach the provincial government.

78. Jazz Aviation Pathways Program Expands to 16 Organizations with Addition of Collège Air Richelieu – CNW HALIFAX - Jazz Aviation LP (“Jazz") is pleased to welcome Collège Air Richelieu of Saint-Hubert, Que. to its Jazz Aviation Pathways Program ("Jazz APP"); a program developed in 2007 to create a streamlined career path for the pilot profession in Canada. The addition of Collège Air Richelieu brings the number of Jazz APP educational institutions to 12, and the overall number of organizations to 16.

79. Vanderhoof Airport – Apron Expansion Recommendation – District of Vanderhoof Discussion Paper Recommendation: That Council support the District of Vanderhoof’s application to the BC Air Access Program for $322,875 for the Vanderhoof Airport apron expansion project. In addition, staff is seeking direction from Council for funding options for the remaining $107,625.

80. Vanderhoof Airport – Apron Expansion Recommendation to NDIT – District of Vanderhoof Discussion Paper Recommendation: That District of Vanderhoof Council supports the application to Northern Development Initiative Trust from the District of Vanderhoof for a grant of up to $107,625 for the Vanderhoof Municipal Apron Expansion Project from the Economic Development Infrastructure fund.

January 23, 2018

81. 2018 Fee Schedule by Town Council – The Drumheller Mail The 2018 Fee Schedule proposed for adoption includes the following changes; 2 per cent increase to Recreation Access and Facility Rental Fees, Aquaplex, BCF entrance & memberships, pool, ice, ball diamond, conference/room rentals, 2 per cent increase to cemetery fees, and $25 increase to airport hangar land lease fees. The overall 2018 Tax supported budget reflects a 2 per cent increase in user fees. Council adopted the 2018 Fee Schedule as presented with the amendment to exclude the airport fees at this time.

82. Provider Profile: Helijet Air Ambulance – airmedandrescue.com Helijet International Inc., was co-founded in 1983 by Alistair MacLennan and Danny Sitnam, who both have over 40 years of practical business experience in the aviation industry. As president and CEO, Sitnam oversees the affairs and operations of the company and guides the 160 professionals who generate Helijet’s CA$35 million in annual sales revenue.

83. Langley Airport Upgrades on Track for Summer – by Matthew Claxton, BC Local News Work on new concrete walls Builders poured concrete this month for the walls of the new terminal at the Langley Regional and foundations is Airport. “The terminal is still well on its way,” said airport manager Guy Miller on Tuesday. underway for the new terminal at the Langley 84. Flight Museum Wants to Bring a Lancaster to Langley Regional Airport. (Roxanne Hooper/Langley Advance) – by Matthew Claxton, Agassiz- Harrison Observer Langley’s Canadian Museum of Flight is in the running to become the new home for a Second World War-era bomber. David McIntosh, a museum director, is spearheading the effort to bring Avro Lancaster FM104 to Langley. “Home Before Dawn,” a print by Langley artist 85. WestJet Will Be Landing in Lloydminster in March – Cold Lake Sun Bryan Coombes of a WestJet will be starting daily commercial air service from Lloydminster beginning in March. Lancaster bomber in The offering will be a part of the airline’s WestJet Link, a new regional air service operating under a flight. (Bryan Coombes capacity purchase agreement with Pacific Coastal Airlines. Art Studio)

86. PTHAC: Big-Ticket Issues Aplenty as Laundry, Palliative Card and Air Ambulance All Touched Upon – by Gillian Slade, Medicine Hat News The idea of sending hospital laundry to Lethbridge, concerns about palliative care and how the air ambulance will operate were all topics at the Palliser Triangle Health Advisory Council meeting Monday.

NEWS PHOTO GILLIAN 87. Canadian Snowbirds to Soar Over Parry Sound This June – SLADE by Stephanie Johnson, Parry Sound North Star Members of the Palliser Triangle Health Advisory PARRY SOUND — Look up! Look way up — the Snowbirds are Council and coming to Parry Sound. At a special meeting of Town of Parry representatives from Sound council on Jan. 16, council approved a $10,000 contribution Alberta Health Services to the event that will have the group flying “low and loud” over the around the table at a meeting Monday. Parry Sound harbour. The CF Snowbirds led by 88. Near Miss Fault of Air Traffic Control: Report – Toronto native Major Yanick North Bay Nugget Gregoire fly over Pearson Airport. The group will be in A lack of coordination and planning by air traffic control led Parry Sound on June 13. – to a risk of collision between two de Havilland DHC-8 Dan Pearce/Metroland aircraft southwest of Sudbury in 2016. In a report released Tuesday, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada said the two planes came within 0.4 A Jazz Dash-8 lifts off. File photo nautical miles of each other at the same altitude, forcing the crews to take evasion action.

January 24, 2018

89. Kanata-Based First Air Proposes $17.5M Expansion of Ottawa Airport Cargo Area – Ottawa Business Journal In order to meet growing cargo demands for shipments to Canada’s north, a locally based Inuit-owned airline is looking to increase its warehouse capacities at the Ottawa International Airport. Ottawa-based First Air says it’s asking the federal government to fund half of the $17.5-million expansion project, which would include increasing warehouse and refrigeration space at the airport, as well as investing in technologies to reduce spoilage and shipping delays.

90. Survivors of Saskatchewan Plane Crash Take Legal Action – The Independent Free Press FOND DU LAC, Sask. — Survivors of a plane crash in a remote community in northern Saskatchewan have filed a class-action lawsuit alleging the airline was negligent. The claim against West Wind Aviation and Athabasca Basin Development, the airline's majority shareholder, alleges that their acts or omissions harmed those on the plane.

The wreckage of an aircraft 91. Economic Meeting in Hanover – by Robyn Garvey, Bayshore Broadcasting News Centre is see near Fond du Lac, A special meeting is scheduled to take place this evening at the Hanover Saugeen Municipal Sask. on Thursday, Airport. Its goal is to seek out economic prospects within Hanover, West Grey and Brockton. December 14, 2017 in a handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, 92. Mayor Grant Creasey Gives the State of the City Address – by Mark Weber, Lacombe Transportation Safety Board Express of Canada *MANADATORY Highlighting several goals and plans for the coming year and beyond, Mayor Grant Creasey CREDIT* - The Canadian delivered the State of the City address Wednesday at the Lacombe Memorial Centre. … More Press, 2018 partnerships were established over the year as well, which the current council will continue to work with – such as with Lacombe County and the Lacombe Airport. LOOKING AHEAD - 93. Pacific Coastal Airlines Gets Ready to Launch New B.C. Route – by Travelweek Group Mayor Grant Creasey RICHMOND, B.C. — Pacific Coastal Airlines’ new daily service between Vancouver and Tofino is delivered his State of the City address Wednesday set to start April 3, 2018 and the new route is already listed on the GDS and available for booking to at the Lacombe Memorial more than 180,000 travel agencies around the world. Pacific Coastal is positioning the 45-minute Centre. The event was flight as a quick, convenient and affordable travel option between the lower mainland and hosted by the Lacombe Vancouver Island’s west coast communities. and District Chamber of Commerce. Mark Weber/Lacombe Express January 25, 2018

94. Snowbirds Preview – by Ken Hashizume, Bayshore Broadcasting News Centre There is snow on the ground, but organizers of the Canadian Armed Forces Day and Air Show are getting set for the biennial summer event at CFB Borden. This year's show runs June 2nd and 3rd at Base Borden, rain or shine.

95. Airbus Breaks Ground on FWSAR Training Centre – CNW NEWS PHOTO GILLIAN COMOX, BC - Today, after having celebrated last December the first anniversary of the Canada's SLADE CanWest Air, the new air Fixed-Wing Search and Rescue (FWSAR) contract award, Airbus officially broke ground on a new ambulance contractor, state-of-the-art training centre for future C295 aircraft crews and technicians at CFB Comox. The has begun construction training centre will prepare aircrew and maintenance personnel to operate Canada's 16 C295s and of a facility at Medicine will house a full flight simulator, a range of procedures trainers, maintenance training devices, and Hat Regional Airport from which to operate. Full classroom space. completion of the facility may not happen ahead of 96. CanWest’s Hangar Taking Shape Fast – by Gillian Slade, Medicine Hat News an April 1 The shell of the building for Medicine Hat’s new air ambulance provider is now in place. Two weeks commencement of the company's contract for ago the contractor was still working on the foundation, and now it already looks like a local services. building/hangar at Medicine Hat Airport.

97. Airport Committee to Mull Over Options – by Ray Spiteri, Niagara Falls Review A call that was put out to anybody in the private sector who may be interested in investing in Niagara District Airport closes at the end of January. Niagara Falls CAO Ken Todd updated his city council Tuesday evening about recent work undertaken by an airport liaison committee comprising the three mayors and three chief administrative officers from the airport-owning municipalities, as well as the airport’s general manager and manager. A Niagara District Airport liaison committee is mulling over some options that could 98. Lease Rates at Ponoka Airport Are Changing – by Jeffrey impact the future operation of Heyden-Kaye, Ponoka News the site. (Bob Tymczyszyn/St. Airport lease rates are changing at the Ponoka Industrial Airport. Catharines Standard) Town council approved amendments to the lease rates during the regular meeting Jan. 9 after hearing that the current rates create some imbalance for leaseholders.

January 26, 2018

99. Gatineau Biofuel Company Helping to Revolutionize Airline Industry – CTV News A Gatineau biofuel company is helping to revolutionize the airline industry. Gatineau's Agrisoma is powering the world's first ever transpacific flight from the United States to Australia using jet fuel from a renewable source.

100. Hamilton’s Munro International is Now Canada’s Fastest Growing Airport – by Paul Tipple, Global News Hamilton’s Munro Airport’s is flying high. Cathie Puckering, acting president and CEO for John C. Munro International Airport, said passenger traffic jumped 80 per cent last year over 2016 Passenger traffic at Hamilton's to become the country’s fastest growing airport. airport jumped 80 per cent last year over 2016, the airport said 101. Man Dies Following Workplace Incident David Cameron with the Coroner's office on Wednesday. confirmed the man died at about 11:30am at Sudbury Airport – CBC News Thursday at Sudbury's airport. An investigation is underway after a workplace death at the Sudbury Airport. Sudbury Police say they were called to the airport Thursday at 11:35 a.m.

January 27, 2018

102. Local Man Receives National Attention for Engaging His Passion, Despite Challenges – by Matt Cinnamon, discoverestevan.com One local Estevan man has been receiving national recognition for his positive outlook on life, despite a debilitating condition. Ken Johnson has had Muscular Dystrophy all his life, however, he hasn't let that stop him from regularly enjoying the thrills of flight.

Johnson (right) is often flown by Dwight Monteyne (left), in Johnson's own aircraft, a Cessna 177B Cardinal.

103. CanWest Maybe Can’t Be Ready in Time – by Gillian Slade, Medicine Hat News The new air ambulance contract takes effect April 1 but facilities in Medicine Hat may not be fully ready by then. CanWest Air is moving quickly with a new building at Medicine Hat Airport.

104. Snowbirds Announce Summer Shows in Simcoe County – Barrie Today The Canadian Forces Snowbirds made a special stop in Simcoe County this week to announce they will be performing in the 2018 CFB Borden Canadian Armed Forces Day and Midland Snowbird Captain Airshow. Lieutenant-Colonel Kelly Hewitt, Chief of Staff Military Personnel Generation Training Robbie Hindle of the Group, was at Lake Simcoe Regional Airport for the announcement Canadian Forces Snowbird's gives a thumbs Thursday on behalf of the Base Commander. up at the Lake Simcoe Regional Airport on January 25, 2018. Photo by Cpl Stuart Evans, CFB Borden Imagery January 29, 2018

105. Snowbirds Make a Return – by Michelle Ruby, Brantford Expositor The blast of the jet engine announcing its arrival, a Snowbird CT-114 Tutor appeared Sunday afternoon, a familiar red streak across the cloudy sky, as it prepared to land at the Brantford Municipal Airport. Canadian Forces Snowbird pilots Capt. Blake McNaughton and Capt. Robbie Hindle brought the iconic jet trainer, its engine screaming, onto the tarmac and, later, into a hangar for an overnight stay in the city.

106. Porter Doubles Stephenville Schedule to 50 Flights for 2018 - CNW TORONTO - Porter Airlines released its 2018 schedule for Stephenville, N.L., featuring new spring and fall service. Fifty round-trip flights will operate between Halifax, beginning April 14, 2018, through January 5, 2019, with schedules varying by season. This more than doubles service from the previous year.

107. Smithers Departure Lounge Progress – bclocalnews.com Smithers Mayor Taylor Bachrach, Telkwa Mayor Darcy Repen and Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Area A (Smithers rural) Director Mark Fisher gave state of the valley addresses at the Smithers District Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Jan. 18. … Bachrach also announced construction on the airport’s new departure lounge will be finished by the end of April.

108. Canada Goose Problems – by Betty Sawatzky, DiscoverWestman.com The Southwest Manitoba Game and Fish held their annual meeting this past weekend in Souris, where members from local chapters across Westman convened to discuss population, health and concerns of local wildlife in their areas. “Birds and airplanes just don’t mix!” One of the steps being proposed to manage Canada Goose populations is to open a spring hunting season from March 1-10.

109. Canada to Test Technologies to Ensure Safe Air Transport – Airport Technology The Government of Canada is set to team up with the World Economic Forum and other partners to test new digital technologies to improve security and ensure the smooth flow of legitimate passengers. As part of the collaboration, the government aims to launch a prototype of Known Traveller Digital Identity system.

110. WestJet Beefs Up Service to Kelowna and Penticton – infotel.ca KELOWNA - WestJet Airlines has added new flights to Kelowna and Penticton as part of a general schedule expansion. … Penticton will see an increase in flights from Calgary, according to a series of press releases sent out today, Jan. 29. Image Credit: Wikipedia

January 30, 2018

111. No New WestJet Flights for Brandon – by Ian Froese, The Brandon Sun WestJet will be in the air this summer with dozens of new flights nationwide — but no additional departures from Brandon. Travelers eager for a resumption of flights from the city’s airport to Toronto — an experiment that lasted two months in summer 2016 — are out of luck.

112. WestJet to Continue Extra Flights to Vancouver Through Summer – Alaska Highway News WestJet will continue operating 12 flights a week between Fort St. John and Vancouver. The airline increased its service between the two cities last October as part of its winter schedule.

113. Monthly Civil Aviation Statistics, November 2017 – Statistics Canada The six Canadian Level I air carriers flew 5.8 million passengers on scheduled and charter services in November, up 9.1% from November 2016. Traffic increased 11.7% year over year to 13.8 billion passenger-kilometres in November 2017.

January 31, 2018

114. New Air Canada Service Announced Between Comox and Calgary – My Comox Valley Now COMOX, B.C.- Traveling to Calgary from Vancouver Island will be a lot easier, thanks to a new Air Canada service out of the Comox Valley Airport. Starting July 2nd, Air Canada Photo by Justin Goulet/98.9 The Photo Lake Simcoe Regional Goat/Vista Radio will offer a non-stop service to Calgary from Comox. Airport website

115. Air Canada Announces New Island Link for 2018 - Comments – Business Examiner VANCOUVER ISLAND - Air Canada today announced it will begin new domestic regional non- stop flights this July, linking Victoria with Kelowna and Edmonton and connecting Comox with Calgary. The new flights are now available for purchase at introductory promotional fares, via the Air Canada app, and through travel agents.

A plane taxis toward the runway at the 116. Air Cadets Take Controls at Dryden Airport – Submitted, Lethbridge Airport. The Dryden Observer WestJet connector Air Cadets took to the skies this weekend in the yellow Bellanca flight service out of Scout Aircraft from the Dryden Airport. These cadets experienced Lethbridge is now not expected to begin until familiarization flights where they took their classroom learning into a sometime in June. practical setting. Bellanca Scout aircraft flying at Herald file photo by Ian the Dryden Airport January 27- Martens 117. Controversy Over Plane Crash Memorial – by Matt 28, 2018 providing @IMartensHerald Cinnamon, discoverestevan.com familiarization flights for air Controversy has arisen regarding the 'Forever In The Skies' cadets from Sioux Lookout and Fort Frances. These flights are monument, and the decision as to it's final resting place in the Energy City. Recently, City part of their mandatory training Council was denied permission from the provincial government to place the wooden sculpture program and complement their on the Estevan Provincial Courthouse lawn. Currently located at the Estevan Regional learning in the Airport, the original plan was to place it on the east side of the court house, complimenting the classroom. Photos by Captain Nicole McKay Soldier Tree on the west side.

118. Who Wants Local Flights to Ottawa and Montreal? – by Sue Sgambati, Barrie Today Lake Simcoe Regional Airport is asking travelers for input on new air service. Regional airline Pascan is looking at expanding flights from Simcoe County to Ottawa and Montreal.

119. WestJet Arrival Delayed – by Dave Mabell, Lethbridge Herald If you’re planning to travel this spring, your flight may be delayed. Airline officials in Calgary say daily WestJet flights from Lethbridge Airport won’t take off until sometime Captain Dionysios Gosselin, in June. Colonel Mark Roberts, Erika Lougheed, Carly Ethier, Chief 120. Plane Pull Pockets 20 Grand – baytoday.ca Warrant Officer John Short and Pulling planes and spending nights in the museum has worked out well for the local United Sergeant Jamie Fitzpatrick. Photo credit: Officer Cadet Jean- Way. A cheque was presented today for $20,000. Marc Hananelas