July 2017 NEWSLETTER 07-2017

July 2017

NEWSLETTER

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RCAC MEMBER AIRPORT PROFILE: Oshawa Executive Airport (CYOO), ON Welcome to the Oshawa Executive Airport, your aviation gateway to the City of Oshawa and the Greater Toronto Area. Situated on 484 acres of land, this executive level regional airport features: JJul • a modern terminal building capable of facilitating corporate • business travel and general aviation • dual runways able to service a broad range of aircraft • modern navigational aids including RNAV (GNSS), LNAV and LPV approaches • on site Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) - Canada Customs • NAV Canada control tower • a variety of aviation services such as fuel, FBO, maintenance and logistical support • over 300,000 square feet of hangar space, includingJj privately owned hangarminiums The Airport is conveniently located within a short distance to other major transportation modes including CN/CP Rail, VIA Rail, GO Transit, Highway 401 and Highway 407. Flight training, air ambulance, passenger charter services, freight services, aerial police operations, aircraft maintenance and aircraft restoration services are all provided at the airport. The Oshawa Airport is open 7 days a week, 365 days of the year; however, flight restrictions are in place from 10:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. limiting flights to police, medical and industrial flights and Oshawa-based aircraft returning to the airport. Whether you are flying to Oshawa as a destination, making it a stopover on your journey, or doing business here, you will find the friendly and knowledgeable staff and service providers at the airport on hand to assist you. In 2008, the City undertook a comprehensive process to create a new Airport Business Plan that examined a number of key areas including: • economic impact study • airport property development • commitment to operate the airport • noise and traffic management • marketing • financial plan • capital forecast A number of key recommendations came out of the business plan including the ability to sell lots for aviation purposes and City Council's commitment to operate the airport to not less than 2033 regardless of whether the Pickering Airport is built. Under the City's Operating and Options Agreement with the federal government, the City is required to operate the airport until 2047 or until the Pickering Airport is built. The recommendation passed by Council in 2008 insures the businesses that are currently at the airport and future businesses that the airport will remain open. The Oshawa Executive Airport prides itself on a progressive "Good Community Neighbour" policy as we seek to find the balance between the essential service that the airport provides and the sensitivity to aircraft noise. A great example of this can be found in Night Operational Limitations, which allows essential flights like police, medical and industrial emergencies while limiting non-essential flights. The Airport Advisory Committee plays an important role in the process and consists of members from the community and aviation users to provide a balanced perspective.

Stephen Wilcox, Airport Manager Telephone: 905-576-8146 [email protected]

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 24th & 25th, 2017 – Winnipeg, MB September 18th, 2017 – Halifax, NS November 23rd & 24th, 2017 – Ottawa, ON February 21st & 22nd, 2018 – Ottawa, ON May 23rd & 24th, 2018 – Sudbury, ON

Quarterly Report

Annual General Meeting:

September 18th, 2017 – Halifax, NS May 23rd & 24th, 2018 – Sudbury, ON

ANNUAL REPORT

RCAC has several working sub committees Advisor Circular/Policy ACAP Committee Security Committee Committee Brian Grant - Committee Chairman Ian Darling - Chairman Ben Hancharuk - Committee Chair Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Jack Santerre Corinne Stewart - Technical Advisor Tyler Massee Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Cutis Ross William Stewart Peggy May Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Todd Tripp Robert Tyrer - Technical Advisor William Stewart Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

ALS Snow Removal NAV Canada ASFA Committee TALPA Working Group Working Group

Brian Grant - Committee Chairman Jack Santerre - Committee Chair Doug Mark - Technical Advisor Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Dave Dayment - Technical Advisor Doug Mark - Technical Advisor Don Booth - Back-Up Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Ben Hancharuk - Technical Advisor Todd Tripp Robert Tyrer - Technical Advisor Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Ian Darling Email: [email protected] Todd Tripp Email: [email protected]

TP312 5th Addition Working Group

Doug Mark - Technical Advisor Robert Tyrer - Technical Advisor William Stewart - Back-up Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

UPCOMING CONFERENCES & TRAINING – 2017

IAAE Canada Online Courses Sept 11-12 IAAE Canada Airport Wildlife Control – Port Hardy, BC Sept 16-20 IAAE Canada 2017 Accreditation Academy – Toronto, ON Sept 18-21 SWIFT Airfield Operations Conference and Equipment Expo – Halifax, NS Sept 24- 29 CANEW (Canadian Airport Electrical Association) Workshop – Campbell River, BC Sept 26-28 IAAE Canada AMSCR Course – Prince George, BC Oct 2-4 AMCO (Airport Management Conference of Ontario) 32nd Annual Convention and Trade Show – Waterloo, ON Oct 16-20 IAAE Accreditation Academy – Toronto, ON Oct 17-19 IAAE Canada AMSCR Course – Sydney, NS

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REGIONAL COMMUNITY AIRPORTS OF CANADA NEWS

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May 26, 2017

1. TSB Investigating After Plane Skids on Landing at Arnprior Airport – by Waubgeshig Rice, CBC News After a landing gear The Transportation Safety Board has deployed a team of investigators to look into an incident failure, the plane involving a plane at the Arnprior Airport. Shortly after 11 p.m. Thursday, the landing gear of a twin skidded to a stop on the Arnprior Airport runway turboprop plane failed as it touched down on the runway, according to airport manager Dan Lynch. after 11 p.m. Thursday night. (Supplied) 2. Dawson Creek Airport Gets Federal Funding for Upgrades – by Chris Newton, energeticcity.ca DAWSON CREEK, B.C. — The federal government has announced that the Dawson Creek Regional Airport will be getting funding to purchase new equipment. On Saturday, the Government of Canada announced that the Airport will be getting a total of $621,875 for upgrades to the runway and associated equipment. The Dawson Creek 3. Province Urges Peterborough Politicians to Regional Airport. File Continue Talks on Annexation as it Mulls Requests to photo

Step into Stalemate – by Joelle Kovach, The Peterborough Examiner Although Queen's Park has received letters from the city, Cavan Monaghan Township and Peterborough County asking for help to

sort out an annexation stalemate, the province is still encouraging local politicians to try to agree on a deal themselves. Conrad The Northern Air Spezowka, a spokesman for the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, boarding lounge wrote in an email to The Examiner that the city, township and awaits passengers at county can all expect to receive a formal response to their the Peace queries soon. Regional Airport, as seen on May 27, 2017 Monday April 24 in Peace River. Municipal 4. Ontario Law Firm was Contracted to Handle Air partners fear Ambulance Request for Proposal – by Gillian that Northern Slade, Medicine Hat News Air’s loss of the Air Ambulance A map of the proposed annexation An Ontario law firm was contracted to handle the Request For contract will Proposal for Alberta’s Air Ambulance program, says Alberta result in the Health. The services of Procurement Law Office in Toronto were company’s retained in June 2016, said Francis Silvaggio spokesperson for Alberta Health Services. cessation of scheduled air service at the May 28, 2017 airport, which in turn may result 5. Officials Fear Bird-Aircraft Collision Disaster – Wasaga Sun in the loss of significant Aircraft often strike flying birds and birds can even disable aircraft. The bird- federal strike risk is so serious that the Canada Gazette has warned that "a multiple- infrastructure strike will (soon) result in the crash of a large jetliner.” Robert Alison – File photo funding the airport currently receives.

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 6. Porter Plane Has Engine Trouble but Lands Safely – by Jeff Klassen, SooToday.com A Porter Airlines Bombardier Dash-8 carrying around 70 people had engine trouble today and emergency fire and medical services were dispatched to the airport as it landed said Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services Platoon Chief Richard Pihlaja. On Sunday, Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services and Emergency Medical Services were called by the airport’s fire department to sit standby as the A Porter Airlines airplane — which at the time had about 3900 litres of fuel left — landed, said the platoon chief. Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 seen taking off from the Sault Ste. Marie Airport. File May 29, 2017 Photo: Kenneth Armstrong/SooToday 7. County is Oblivious to Airport – Letters, Sherwood Park News Re: “We need guidance for fair taxes,” May 9, Letters to the Editor — Ed Andrews, The News: Although I am neither a hanger owner nor a renter at the Cooking Lake Airport, I am a pilot and a resident of Sherwood Park.

May 30, 2017

8. County Concerned for Future of Northern Air Ambulance – by Jeremy Appel, Whitecourt Star The end of Northern Air's contract with Alberta Health Services (AHS) for their air ambulance service has caused concern about the impact it may have on northern Alberta communities. Northern Air provides scheduled air service in Peace River and Whitecourt, as well as the Woodlands County area. AHS recently reduced its contracts to two from four with services that operate in northern Alberta.

9. Pilot’s Border Problem Diverted from Court – by Neil Bowen, Sarnia Observer A pilot's problem with border officials after landing at the Sarnia airport was diverted from court on Tuesday… A Woodstock pilot had A plane's landing at the been charged with Customs Act violations after landing a biplane at Sarnia Chris Hadfield the Sarnia Chris Hadfield Airport in October 2016. airport in October 2016 had attracted the attention of the Canada Border May 31, 2017 Services Agency. (CBSA photo) Slave Lake Airport runway, photo courtesy of Slave 10. Rural Infrastructure Projects Get $100 Million – Government Lake Airport of Alberta News Release Budget 2017 includes $100 million in STIP funding over three years—with more than $37 million approved for projects in 2017-18—for municipal infrastructure, including local road bridges, resource roads and community airports in rural Alberta. The 2017-18 investment is expected to support more than 200 jobs across the province as approved projects get underway.

11. Letter: New Sign for the Airport – Letters, Penticton Western News Ernie Slumps’ letter (Penticton Western News, May 26, To the airport manager) expressed contempt for Greenies who complain about noisy air traffic at Penticton airport put me in mind of a billboard at the U.S. Naval airbase at Whidbey Island, Wash. It declares “Don’t mind the noise folks, it’s the sound of freedom.”

12. TRAA Raising Airport Improvement Fee by $10 – by Kyle Darbyson, Thompson Citizen Starting June 1, the Thompson Regional Airport Authority (TRAA) is upping the price of their airport improvement fee (AIF) from $20 to $30 per person. Even through it remains a controversial measure, AIFs are used by airports across Canada to upgrade infrastructure and secure funding for special projects.

A breakdown of how AIFs will be used by the TRAA after a $10 increase

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A breakdown of how AIFs will be used by the TRAA after a $10 increase. June 2, 2017

13. Air Canada Adds Afternoon Summer Flight Out of YPR – by Kevin Campbell, The Northern View Air Canada has added a third Monday-to-Friday afternoon flight out of Prince Rupert Airport (YPR) for Air Canada is adding the summer. Effective June 1, early schedule listings show three flights departing YPR to Vancouver a third afternoon (YPR) at 11:15 a.m., 3:30 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. Monday to Friday, using the Dash 8 series of aircraft. summer flight out of Prince Rupert Airport. File photo June 3, 2017

14. COPA for Kids at Saugeen Municipal Airport – by Robyn Garvery, Bayshore Broadcasting News Centre If you’re between the ages of 8 and 17 than today is your today to take to the sky and fly. Saugeen Municipal Airport Manager Dave Kennedy encourages parents to bring their kids out to this free event.

June 4, 2017

15. Identity of Plane Crash Victims Named – by Ken Hashizume, Bayshore Broadcasting News Centre We now know the identities of the two men killed in a small plane crash in Gravenhurst. Bracebridge OPP say 66-year-old Ted Dirstein of Bracebridge and 48-year-old Allan Metivier of Stratford died when their small aircraft crashed into a ditch next to the northbound lanes of Highway 11 south of Highway 118 Friday afternoon just after 5. The plane had just taken off from Muskoka Regional Airport.

June 5, 2017

16. Economic Impact of General Aviation in Canada - COPA News Release OTTAWA – Today, the Canadian Owners and Pilots Association (COPA) released a new study that highlights the economic impact General Aviation contributes to Canadian communities and to the national economy. The study, compiled by Vancouver-based InterVISTAS, estimates that General Aviation operations in Canada contributes $9.3 billion in economic output nationally and accounts for almost 36,000 full time jobs in communities across the country.

17. Growing Use of Drones Creating More Close Calls: U of C Study – Shawn Logan, Calgary Herald Canada’s skies are alive with the buzz of drones, and its lead to troubling rise in close calls with aircraft, according to a University of Calgary study. The research, published Monday in the Journal of Unmanned Vehicle Systems, examined incident data from Transport Canada between From left, Cornwall Mayor November 2005 and December 2016, showing the number of close encounters with aircraft has Leslie O'Shaughnessy, dramatically spiked over the past three years. MP Guy Lauzon, Cornwall/Counties Community Futures June 6, 2017 Development Corp. (CFD) executive director Lesley Lang, CFD director Sean 18. Tall Buildings Proposed at Collingwood Airport – by Catherine Helmkay, SDG Warden Thompson, Bayshore Broadcasting News Centre Jamie MacDonald, You might see some very tall buildings in Clearview Township near the Cornwall Regional Airport Collingwood airport. Councillors have agreed to let the developer of the proposed new airport chair, South Glengarry Deputy-mayor Frank business park build up to seven storeys. Prevost, SG CAO Bryan Brown, SG Mayor Ian 19. Will a Business Plan Resolve Cornwall Regional Airport Woes? – by Alan S. Hale, McLeod and Cornwall Cornwall Standard-Freeholder CAO Maureen Adams take part in a $20,000 Plans to upgrade the Cornwall Regional Airport so it can accommodate increased pilot training cheque presentation from programs in Cornwall may be enough reason to resolve a long-standing impasse over how the the Eastern Ontario airport is funded. The City of Cornwall and Township of South Glengarry jointly fund the airport – as Development Program well as oversee its operations through the Cornwall Regional Airport Commission – but the funding inside an airport hanger on Friday. Greg agreement they have is more than 30 years old, and despite years of calls to renegotiate it, no Peerenboom/Cornwall progress has been made. Standard-Freeholder

21. Young Eagles Take Flight This Saturday – by Ron Grech, The Timmins Daily Press TIMMINS - Lloyd Richards has a unique standing as the co-ordinator for Young Eagles Day in Timmins. He is the only Canadian who has been involved in the program since it took flight 25 years ago.

Lloyd Richards makes 22. Wiarton Keppel Airport Public Meeting – by Kevin Bernard, Bayshore Broadcasting News sure the oil of his Cessna Centre 172 is topped up in A public meeting is set to go this evening on the future of the Wiarton Keppel International airport. preparation for the 25th- Georgian Bluffs is looking for input from business and the general annual Young Eagles Day taking place this public, while it develops a strategic plan for the facility. Saturday at the Victor M. Power Airport in June 7, 2017 Timmins.

23. Flair Airlines Purchase of NewLeaf Could Lead to Cheaper Flights, Better Service for Flair Air is a charter service that operates a Canadian Travellers – by Pete Evans, CBC News fleet of five Boeing 737- Flair Airlines has bought deep discount flight seller NewLeaf Travel Company in a move one 400s. (CBC News) analyst says will lead to greater competition and lower airfares for Canadian travellers, at least initially. "I think it's a great move, particularly for the travelling public," said Ken Beleshko, of Avacon Aviation and Aerospace consulting.

24. Don’t Drink the Water or Eat the Fish from Lee’s Creek, North Bay – NorthBayNipissing.com NORTH BAY — Residents living on Airport Hill near the Canadian Forces Base, 22 Wing, can breathe a sigh of relief after final testing results shows well water is safe, but those living along Lee’s Creek haven’t been so lucky. Testing of private wells in the vicinity of the base started in March after the Department of National Defence (DND) reported finding perfluoroalkylated substances (PFAS) in water samples taken from Trout Lake, Lee’s Creek, Jack Garland Airport, and at monitoring wells at CFB North Bay.

MP Adam Vaughan says the 25. Feds Keeping Close Eye on Water Levels at Billy Bishop Airport, MP Adam federal government has Vaughan Says – by Ramna Shahzad, CBC News concerns about the high water levels and the effect they might The federal government is keeping a close watch on the Toronto Islands and their have on infrastructure at Billy surrounding water levels because of the flooding and infrastructure damage that has affected Bishop Airport following the much of area, according to Spadina-Fort York MP Adam Vaughan. Speaking to reporters recent flooding on the Toronto after Question Period on Wednesday in Ottawa, Vaughan said though the airport isn't in any Islands. (Chris Young/Canadian Press) danger currently, it's "next on the list" and that the government is watching it "very, very closely." 26. First World War Replica Plane Crashes in Woodstock – by Nathalie Sturgeon, CBC News A pilot lost control of a First World War Nieuport replica plane on Wednesday, and it flipped on its side at Woodstock airport. The pilot was checked out by paramedics but was not injured. The plane flipped on its side at the end of June 8, 2017 the runway. (Theresa Blackburn) 27. Glace Bay Native New CEO at JA Douglas McCurdy Sydney Airport – Cape Breton Post SYDNEY, N.S. – For Mike MacKinnon, returning to JA Douglas McCurdy Sydney Airport is like a flight down memory lane. “It feels like I have come full circle,” the airport’s new chief Mike MacKinnon is the new CEO of JA executive officer told the Cape Breton Post on Wednesday. Douglas McCurdy Sydney Airport. ©SUBMITTED PHOTO

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 28. COPA’s Aviation Experience for Kids – by Chris Eakin, Fairview Post COPA for Kids came off again yesterday – delayed by one day because of weather, Thursday the storms passed us by, leaving pilots Don Wieben and Henry Vos the window of blue sky they needed to take 21 kids up in the air and show them a little bit of what aviation is about. Before they flew, the kids went through a brief ground school so they could see what pilots Pilot and COPA member Henry have to look at before they make the decision to fly or not fly (there is an old saying, “There Vos takes a few kids through are old pilots and there are bold pilots but there are no old, bold pilots”). the ground check before going up in the air during the COPA 29. WestJet Reports May Load Factor of 80.6 Per Cent - CNW for Kids event at the Fairview Airport on May 25. CALGARY - WestJet today announced May 2017 traffic results with a load factor of 80.6 per cent, second highest for May in WestJet's 21-year history. Revenue passenger miles increased 4.8%year-over-year, and capacity grew 5.9% over the same period.

June 9, 2017

30. City to Apply for Airport Grant – by Kathleen Saylors, Grand Forks Gazette … Manager of Development and Engineering Services Dolores Sheets also presented a second memo to council for a second application to the same gas tax grant program, for "engineering and installation of replacement and enhancement of water supply mains to the airport." According to the memo, that project was chosen for a grant application because the airport does not have sufficient water supply.

31. Airport Upgrade – by Sarah Ladik, Moose Jaw Times For those who use the Moose Jaw Municipal Airport, including air ambulance services, it’s a critical piece of infrastructure. For them, the news that the facility will be receiving close to $27,000 from the provincial government, a sum that will then be matched by the municipality, for upgrades is welcome.

32. Seneca Aviation Hosts Career Fair at Peterborough Airport – by Clifford Skarstedt, Peterborough Examiner Students at Seneca College’s School of Aviation had a chance to meet potential employers from the aviation industry Thursday. The school, located at Peterborough Airport, welcomed 150 students to meet with Canadian airlines and other industry representatives. The SenecaSeneca Aviation Aviation FPRR Career Career Expo Expo gets underway where 150 33. Skyfest Welcomes Skyhawks to 2017 Show – by Annie Gallant, Quesnel gets underway where Cariboo Observer 150aviation aviation students students from Seneca’s School of Quesnel Skyfest 2017 is honoured to welcome back the Canadian Armed Forces from Seneca’s School Aviation (located at the Parachute Team, The Skyhawks to this year’s show, Aug. 4 – 6 at Quesnel Airport. Peterboroughof Aviation (located Municipal at Airport)the Peterborough had the The Skyhawks, is Canada’s only military parachute demonstration team. opportunityMunicipal Airport) to explore had thecareer opportunity opportunities to and 34. New Security Gate at Weyburn Airport Dedicated – by Greg Nikkel, Weyburn explorenetwork withcareer aviation Review employers on Thursday opportunities and Members of the Steer family gather at the new security gate at the Weyburn Airport, dedicated to networkJune 8, 2017 with in aviation Peterborough, Ont. the memory of George Steer & Tom Kerr, on Friday morning. From left are George’s daughter employers on Companies represented Shari Adams, wife Myrna Steer, son Blaine Steer, daughter-in-law Lorry Steer & granddaughter Thursday June 8, 2017 at the career Expo Kyla Robinson. include:in Peterborough, Jazz Aviation, Ont. SunwingCompanies Airlines, Porter representedAirlines and Air at the 35. Aircraft Movement Statistics: Small Airports, February careerGeorgian Expo. CLIFFORD include: 2017 – Statistics Canada JazzSKARSTEDT/ Aviation, Take-offs and landings at 126 Canadian airports without air SuPETERBOROUGHnwing Airlines, EXAMINER/POSTMEDI traffic control towers reached 35,284 movements in February. Porter Airlines and Air A NETWORK Seven airports accounted for 31% of the activity in February: Georgian. CLIFFORD Peterborough, Ontario (2,634 movements), Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador (1,953), SKARSTEDT/ PETERBOROUGH Drummondville, Quebec (1,629), Pickle Lake, Ontario (1,361), … EXAMINER/POSTMEDI A NETWORK

36. Bruce Peninsula Transit – by Claire McCormack, Bayshore Broadcasting News Centre Getting around parts of Grey and Bruce has just gotten easier, thanks to a new, privately owned bus system. Bruce Peninsula Transit co-owner Jeff Leonard says he and his wife Carolynn got the idea when his daughter decided to open her restaurant CocoVanilla at the Wiarton Keppel International Don Scott speaks to Airport. media after announcing he is running for mayor of Wood Buffalo at the June 12, 2017 Royal Canadian Legion in Waterways in Fort 37. Scott Says Bill 21, Fly-In Fly-Out Region’s Top Priorities – by Cullen Bird, Fort McMurray McMurray, Alta. on Today Monday March 6, 2017. Vincent McDermott/Fort Reducing municipal spending and having industry commit to reducing its fly in, fly out workforce are McMurray critical to the future of Wood Buffalo, mayoral candidate Don Scott said in a Monday press release. Today/Postmedia Looming changes to municipal tax revenues under Bill 21 and the current fly-in, fly-out industry Network practice create a “perfect storm” of bad news for the region unless they are immediately dealt with, Scott said.

June 13, 2017

38. Red Deer Tourism Awards Handed Out to Individuals, Businesses – Red Deer Advocate The 2016 Red Deer Experience Awards winners and finalists were honoured by Tourism Red Deer at a luncheon on Thursday. The awards program allows consumers and businesses to share a photo, video or story demonstrating outstanding service or a great tourism experience they have encountered in Red Deer and Red Deer County. … One of the winners was Red Deer Airport, which took home the Outstanding Business Social Media award for a campaign about the runway extension project.

39. Contract Awarded to Build New Infrastructure at Wabush Airport – The Aurora WABUSH, NL – The federal government has awarded a contract worth approximately $4 million to Cribtec Incorporated to build a new water reservoir and booster station at the Wabush Airport. According to news The federal government Photo: City of Vernon release today, the project will take into account operational items, such as has awarded a $4- A pilot flying out of drainage, snow removal and requirements for parking for large vehicles that million contract to Vernon Airport are used for fueling and general maintenance of the airport. Cribtec Incorporated to reports a near miss build a new water with a drone. reservoir and booster 40. Near Miss at Airport – by Kate Bouey, Castanet.net The pilot of a plane flying out of Vernon Airport has reported a near miss with a drone above the city. station at the Wabush Airport. ©File photo “This is a safety concern and the incident has been reported to Transport Canada,” said a City of Vernon press release.

41. Airport Project Proceeds – by Richard Rolke, Vernon Morning Star A new crew is taking off with upgrades at Vernon Regional Airport. City employees will be responsible for a $1.3 million project at the Tronson Road facility after bids from contractors came in over budget.

June 14, 2017

42. Province Invests Nearly $50,000 in Edson Airport – Fitzhugh.ca The Edson Airport might be getting an overhaul, but don’t expect commercial flights to land anytime soon. Last week the province announced the Town of Edson would be given $49,500 to help replace The province plans to the runway and taxiway at the Edson Airport. spend $49,500 to update the Edson Airport's runway and 43. Exploring the Airport’s Next Steps – by Melinda Cheevers, NiagaraThisWeek.com taxiway. File photo. As part of the ongoing divesture of the Niagara District Airport to the Niagara Region, St. Catharines city council approved funding a Phase 2 environmental assessment and asset valuation for the airport. St. Catharines’ portion will be $25,000 once the total amount of $75,000 is split between the three municipalities with ownership over the airport: St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, and Niagara-on-the-Lake.

45. Yorkton Airport Receives Provincial Funding – by Devin Wilger, Yorkton This Week The Yorkton Municipal Airport is again the recipient of the Government of Saskatchewan’s Community Airport Partnership grant. This year, the airport will receive $46,500. Photo by File photo. June 15, 2017

46. Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame Recognizes Robert Deluce, Porter Airlines CEO - CNW TORONTO - Porter Airlines' president and CEO, Robert Deluce, is being formally inducted into Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame (CAHF) at a Brandon Neufeld is ceremony to be held in Vancouver this evening. The honour represents a all smiles as he Northwest Regional Airport prepares to take off development manager Dave continuing career that began by assisting his parents as a boy with their with pilot Phil Kumpolt, Terrace mayor small hunting and fishing charter service in Northern Ontario, through to Anderson during the Carol Leclerc and her his current position at Porter. COPA For Kids event grandchildren Mason and at the Oliver Airport Mary, and Terrace-Kitimat on June 10. (Photo by Airport Society director Bill 47. Young Boy’s Passion for Flying Literally Takes Off – by Keith Keith Lacey) Hickman cut the ribbon Lacey, Oliver Chronicle June 15 in recognition of Brandon Neufeld has been talking about becoming a pilot almost from the time he learned to walk the opening of the new departure terminal, a and talk. His passion to become a licensed pilot grew exponentially this past weekend as he went project that continues the on his first airplane ride, courtesy of the Canadian Owners’ and Pilots Association (COPA) For airport’s modernization Kids event, held Saturday morning at the Oliver Airport. program. Jackie Lieuwen photo 48. Breslau Airport to Replace Runway Lights with New Grant from Transport Canada – by Liz Bevan, observextra.com The Region of Waterloo International Airport is getting its piece of the pie – just over $100,000 – as Transport Canada doles out support to smaller airports. The fund, just under $42 million in total, is earmarked by Transport Canada under the Airport Capital Assistance Program (ACAP).

49. New Departure Terminal Open at Terrace-Kitimat Airport – by Jackie Lieuwen, Terrace Standard The Terrace-Kitimat Airport Society officially announced the completion of phase two of the air terminal construction project today. It marks the opening of the new departure terminal check in area, complete with a separate bag screening area to speed up the screening process. Dave Dayment, manager at the Timmins Victor M. 50. Capital Upgrades Keep Airport Humming – by Lindsay Kelly, Northern Ontario Business Power Airport, said Airport capital projects aren’t glitzy or glamourous, but they’re essential to keeping operations running capital upgrades are smoothly, as the Timmins Victor M. Power Airport can attest. There have been no big announcements essential to keep the facility running coming out of the Timmins airport in recent years, yet the facility keeps plugging away, updating its smoothly. (File photo) facility to service the thousands of travellers flying in and out of its airport every year.

June 16, 2017

51. Air Auto Extravaganza This Weekend – by Al Parrish, Bayshore Broadcasting News Centre It's time for the 3rd annual Air & Auto Extravaganza this Saturday, on Father's Day Weekend. It takes place at the Wiarton Keppel International Airport and it will be on from 10am to 4pm.

52. NAV CANADA Reports May Traffic Figures – NAV CANADA News Release OTTAWA - NAV CANADA announced today its traffic figures for the month of May 2017 as measured in weighted charging units for enroute, terminal and oceanic air navigation services, in comparison to the last fiscal year. The traffic in May 2017 increased by an average of 5.5% compared to the same month in 2016.

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 53. Stephenville During Time of Crisis Being Shown on Big Screen – by Frank Gale, The Western Star College of the North Atlantic’s Digital Filmmaking Program is honouring the involvement of Stephenville and the provincial college during the Sept. 11, 2001 World Trade Center attacks by producing the intersession film, “Off Course.” The film, directed by John McKinnon, was written by Sarah Yetman, A behind the Ryan Snook, and Ben Cheeks, and is being shot by a crew of first year students, according to a scenes look as the prepared release from the filmmaking program. crew of College of the North Atlantic’s June 17, 2017 Digital Filmmaking Program film a scene from “Off 54. An F-18 in the Sherbrooke Sky – The Sherbrooke Times (original, not a translation) Course,” in front of The event Les Faucheurs de Marguerites once again succeeded in attracting a supersonic aircraft into Stephenville airport. the sky of Sherbrooke. On Friday afternoon, an F-18 flew over the region ©Submitted photo as part of the annual activity. About 40 people came to Sherbrooke airport to witness the impressive passage of the Canadian Army’s F-18 aircraft and to welcome Denis Beaulieu, the pilot from Sherbrooke.

June 19, 2017

55. Abbotsford Airport Celebrates 20 Years of WestJet Service – Abbotsford News Dignitaries and local politicians celebrated 20 years of WestJet service at Abbotsford International Airport (YXX) on Monday. WestJet began service at Abbotsford International Airport on June 18, 1997. The restored Canso airplane on the tarmac at the Fairview, Alta. airport. 56. Second World War Plane with Colourful Past Takes Flight in Northern Alberta – by Nola (Nola Keeler/CBC) Keeler, CBC News It hunted enemy planes in the Second World War and fought forest fires in the Canadian north before sitting for years, broken and deserted on the shores of a frozen lake. Now, a Canadian-made Canso PBY-5A airplane has taken to the skies again after a decade-long restoration mission led by a group of Fairview, Alta.-area farmers.

57. CBRM, Sydney Airport Officials to Discuss Fire Service – by Nancy King, Cape Breton Post SYDNEY, NS – The Cape Breton Regional Municipality is seeking a meeting with Sydney Airport Officials in an effort to come up with a fire and emergency service agreement. On June 15, Mayor Cecil Clarke wrote to Doug Peach, chair of the J. A. Douglas McCurdy Sydney Airport’s board of directors seeking a meeting as soon as possible to discuss moving toward an agreement.

June 20, 2017

58. Air Canada Named Best Airline in North America by Skytrax World Airline at the Paris Air Show - CNW MONTREAL - Air Canada was today named Best Airline in North America by the 2017 Skytrax World Airline Awards at the International Paris Air Show. It is the sixth time in eight years Canada's flag carrier has been named the continent's best airline by Skytrax, whose survey of almost 20 million air travellers is recognized as the global benchmark of industry excellence.

59. Kamloops Airport Sees Growth in Passenger Traffic – infotel.ca (FILE PHOTO / KAMLOOPS - For the second month is a row, there was growth in the iNFOnews.ca) passenger numbers at the Kamloops Airport. The airport recorded 865 more people coming through the gates in May 2017 than May 2016, or a 3.6 per cent increase,

Wayne Coulson, left, and according to a media release his son Britt of Coulson Aviation will soon begin 60. Expanded Airport Means Economic Growth in Port Alberni – by Karly Blats, Alberni Valley the converting process to News make their recently purchased 737 jets into Runway expansions at the Alberni Valley Regional Airport (AVRA) have not only benefited the local air tankers. KARLY BLATS economy but have made it possible for Coulson Aviation to bring in six Boeing 737 jets to Port PHOTO Alberni. Plans for the expansion go back a couple years ago to a meeting between Wayne Coulson and Port Alberni Mayor Mike Ruttan.

62. Aircraft Movement Statistics: Major Airports – Annual Report, 2016 – Statistics Canada Aircraft take-offs and landings at the 91 Canadian airports with NAV CANADA air traffic control towers and flight service stations totalled 5.5 million movements in 2016, virtually unchanged (+0.2%) from a year earlier. Toronto/Lester B. Pearson International, Ontario 458,707 movements) and Vancouver International, British Columbia (325,969) continued to be the most active airports in 2016.

63. World’s Largest Car Rental Company Gives Canadian Economy Nearly $2.8 Billion Boost - CNW TORONTO -- Enterprise Holdings, the largest car rental company in Canada, and the owner of the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car brands, revealed data showing a significant contribution to Canada's bottom line and to communities across the country. In fiscal year 2016, Enterprise Holdings' impact on the Canadian economy was nearly $2.8 billion.

June 21, 2017

64. Comox Valley Airport Numbers Way Up – by Debra Martin, Comox Valley Record Another record year for passenger growth at YQQ was reported Wednesday at the Annual Public Meeting of the Comox Valley Airport Commission (CVAC). An increase of 5.1% was recorded for the 2016 calendar year as 368,733 people travelled through the airport – a 19% increase over the past five years.

65. Snowbirds Fly Over Hanover – by Robyn Garvey, Bayshore Broadcasting News Centre It's an exciting day at the Saugeen Municipal Airport. The Canadian Forces Snowbirds are putting on a show, all part of the Canada 150 and Bruce County 150 celebrations.

66. Tobermory Air Tours Launches – by Zoe Kessler, Wiarton Echo Dave Kalistchuk, owner of Owen Sound Flight TOBERMORY - After a turbulent process that started last November, Tobermory Air Tours got off Services and Tobermory the ground officially last Saturday. With uncertain weather, there were no sightseeing tours Air Tours, and Jacqueline booked on the business’s first day, but Dave Kalistchuk, owner, and Jacqueline Arnold, flight Arnold, of Wiarton, flight instructor, “went up for a fun little buzz,” Kalistchuk said. instructor for Tobermory Air Tours, went up for a tour to launch the new June 22, 2017 aerial tour company in Tobermory, June 17. Photo 67. More Use of Aircraft Voice and Data Recorders Would ‘Help Identify courtesy Owen Sound Flight Services Hazards:’ TSB Chair – Canadian Underwriter The Transportation Safety Board of Canada is calling on the federal government to make cockpit voice recorders and flight data recorders mandatory on more aircraft and to allow use of the data in safety management systems. “In Canada, only multi-engine, turbine- powered commercial aircraft flown by two pilots and carrying six or more passengers” are required to have cockpit voice recorders, TSB said on a website of an active investigation into a fatal airplane crash this past February in Alberta.

68. Police Searching for Men Who Drove Through Fence at Airport – Hamilton Spectator Police are looking for two Hamilton police are searching for two suspects who drove through a gate at John C. Munro suspects who drove Hamilton International Airport Wednesday evening. The men smashed through the gate at the long- through a fence at long term parking area, said spokesperson. Const. Steve Welton. term parking at Hamilton airport overnight. – Peter Power, Toronto Star

70. Airport Manager Legace Set to Take Off from YKA – by Cam Fortems, Kamloops This Week The city’s longtime airport manager is leaving in September after playing a part in seeing dramatic change in airfares and passenger volumes at Fulton Field. Fred Fred Legace will retire from his position Legace, who works for the privately held Vantage Airport Group, said Thursday he at the Kamloops Airport in September. (KTW file photo) will leave the airport on Sept. 8 and enter “semi-retirement.”

71. New Airport Terminal Opens Door for Expansion – by Ian Ross, Northern Ontario Business Construction is well underway on expansion of the passenger terminal building at the Sioux Lookout Airport. Work on the $15.6-million project began last September with Penn-Co Construction of Manitoba handling the refurbishment and enlargement of the building with Stantec on the design work.

June 23, 2017

72. Air Show Volunteers Needed – Alaska Highway News Those looking for a front-row seat to this year's air show in Fort St. John are encouraged to sign up to be a volunteer. The air show is looking for volunteers to help man the gates, deliver garbage, clean garbage, help run the VIP tent, help with lost and found, and more.

June 24, 2017

73. Push Is on to Unionize WestJet Flight Attendants – bclocalnews.com CALGARY — A recent successful bid to unionize WestJet pilots has prompted a push to organize flight attendants at the airline. The airline, Canada's second-largest, has long prided itself on its relationship with its employees, whom it refers to as co-owners.

Professional air show June 25, 2017 pilot “Super Dave” Mathieson poses for a 74. Qualicum Beach Airshow Returns – Parksville Qualicum Beach News selfie with a young admirer during the 2015 The Parksville-Qualicum Aero Club, COPA Flight 76 and the Town of Qualicum Beach will team up Qualicum Beach Air to bring back the biennial Qualicum Airport Airshow July 8, at the Qualicum Beach airport. The Show at the Qualicum event will kick off with a beach fly-by Friday, July 7, at about 6 p.m. — weather permitting. Beach Airport. The bi- annual show returns this year on July 8. — NEWS June 26, 2017 File photo

75. Moving Ahead With Business Park – by Catherine Thompson, Bayshore Broadcasting News Centre A couple of big projects may get the go ahead by Clearview Township council Monday night. Council will consider passing a draft plan of subdivision for phases 2 and 3 of the airport-related business park near the Collingwood Regional Airport.

76. Red Deer Airport Keeps Eye on Nearby Development – Red Deer Advocate Red Deer Airport is taking steps to ensure future development nearby does not affect operations. Regulations restricting the kinds of development allowed close to the airport are included in Red Deer County's Land Use Bylaw.

June 27, 2017

77. Air Canada Named One of the 50 Most Engaged Workplaces in North America for Second Consecutive Year – CNW MONTREAL - Air Canada has been ranked among the 50 Most Engaged Workplaces™ in North America for the second year in a row for its commitment to employee engagement by Achievers, an employee social recognition company.