January 1, 2019 Newsletter

January 2019 NEWSLETTER

“A national organization dedicated to promoting the viability of Regional and Community Airports across Canada” www.rcacc.ca JJul RCAC MEMBER AIRPORT PROFILE: History of Fort St. John Airport (CYXJ) – Part 2

Under the National Airports Policy, announced by Transport Canada in 1994, the North Peace Regional Airport became eligible for ownership by local interests.

In January of 1997 the North Peace Airport Society signed documents transferring ownership from Transport Canada to the Society. As of March 18, 1997, the airport is operated by North Peace Airport Services Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Vancouver Airport Services.

The North Peace Airport Society introduced an Airport Improvement Fee September 01, 1998 to raise funds for the renovation and construction of the Air Terminal Building. The new terminal building was completed in the fall of 2005.

The North Peace Airport Society continues to work diligently to ensure that the airport is able to meet the needs of local industry and commerce.

Planning for Fort St. John Air Show is Well Underway – by Scott Brooks, energeticcity.ca

The planning for the 2019 Fort St. John Air Show is well underway. Fort St. John Air Show Events Organizer, Lana Neitz, says the 2019 event will be packed with talent and performers.

“We’re looking at some really neat warbirds. We’re bringing the Kitty Hawk; we’re bringing in the Harvard’s of the Harmon Rockets… we were talking with some many performers down at the ICAS airshow convention. The Snowbirds will be here, and we’ve put in a request to the military to see if they will bring any other shows to do some tactical exercises.” According to Neitz, there will also be a huge fireworks display, and there will be some more performers added to the lineup as the show date draws near. “It’s a phenomenal lineup; it’ll be one to please everyone of all ages.”

Nietz says the airshow’s sponsorship drive will be kicking off in January and it will help in covering costs associated with the show. “Our sponsorship drive will begin next month, so January. We will have Darlene Hamre visiting all of the different companies. We require certain funding, of course. We’ve applied for various grants; it takes a lot of behind the scenes to provide for these aircraft.”

The Fort St. John International Airshow is taking place on July 24, 2019, at the North Peace Regional Airport. For more information and updates, you can visit the Fort St. John Airshow’s Facebook Page.

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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. Start Time: 11:00 am MST

Directions to join the RCAC conference calls is as follows:

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Quarterly Board Meetings:

February 26th & 27th, 2019 – Ottawa, ON – In Camera Board of Directors Meeting Only May 14th & 15th, 2019 – Winnipeg, MB

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.

RCAC BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2017/2018

Board of Directors

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

Chairman: Curtis Ross Vice Jack Santerre Thompson Regional Airport Authority Chairma North Bay Jack Garland Airport [email protected] n: Corporation [email protected]

Director: Brian Grant Director: Ian Darling Grande Prairie Airport Kativik Regional [email protected] [email protected]

Director: Carmen Hendry Director: James Lindsey Northwest Regional Airport, Terrace- The Pas Airport Kitimat [email protected] [email protected] Director: Graham Ingham Director: Dave Dayment Red Deer 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 Director: Jeff Huntus Sioux Lookout Municipal Airport Medicine Hat Airport [email protected] [email protected]

Secretary Peggy May Associate Adam Zimpel /Treasurer: Southport Airport Director: Sudbury 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 James Lindsey Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Todd Tripp - Technical Advisor Jeff Huntus 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] Dan Booth - Back-Up 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]

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

Security Committee Report:

The final elements of ASP, namely AVSEC Levels and associated Menus of Additional Safeguards, will be coming into force in 2019. Transport Canada would now like to begin engaging C2/3 Aerodrome Operators regarding the development and submission for approval of their Menus of Additional Safeguards (submission date: May 31st, 2019). AVSEC Levels are coming-into-force August 31st, 2019 for all classes of aerodromes

Airports should address their questions to their specific TC inspector.

UPCOMING CONFERENCES & TRAINING – 2019

Date Course Location Feb 11 - 13 AAAE/IAAE/IAAE Canada Senior Management Airport Issues Conference Tucson, AZ Apr 9 - 10 IAAE Canada Quality Assurance Auditing Halifax, NS Apr 24 - 25 IAAE Canada Advanced Airport Winter Operations Specialist Toronto, ON Apr 29 - 30 IAAE Canada Quality Assurance Auditing Regina, SK May 12 - 13 IAAE Canada Basic Airport Winter Operations Specialist TBA May 12 – 14 British Columbia Aviation Council Spring Conference Kelowna, BC June 10 - 11 IAAE Canada TP 312 5th – Aerodrome Standards & Recommended Practices Red Deer, AB June 10 – 14 AAMA Conference Edmonton, AB Aug 12 - 13 IAAE Canada Basic Airport Winter Operations Specialist Toronto, ON Sept 9 - 10 IAAE Canada Basic Airport Winter Operations Specialist Waterloo, ON Oct 1 - 3 IAAE Canada Winter Aircraft Movement Surface Condition Reporting & Friction Red Deer, AB Measurement Oct 21 - 22 IAAE Canada Basic Airport Winter Operations Specialist Calgary, AB Oct 21 - 25 IAAE Canada 2019 Accreditation Academy Calgary Calgary, AB Oct 24 BCAC Silver Wings Vancouver, BC Oct 28 - Nov 1 IAAE Canada 2019 Accreditation Academy Toronto Toronto, ON

BUSINESS MEMBERS

Saskatchewan Aviation Council Alberta Airports Management Association

Airport Management Council of Ontario Tradewind Scientific Ltd.

WSP Canada Inc. Avia NG Inc.

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.

NAV CANADA INFORMATION Cont.

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.

REGIONAL COMMUNITY AIRPORTS OF CANADA NEWS

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.

November 28, 2018

1. Quebec Federation of Municipalities (FQM) – RQA News List via Google Translation The Mayor of Îles-de-la-Madeleine and Vice-President of the FQM, Mr. Jonathan Lapierrre, published in La Presse on November 25 an open letter entitled "For a Québec Air Transport Policy" and in which he asked the new government to "work with all the players in the community, including all the regions and municipalities in Quebec, the carriers and the federal government, to tackle the heart of the problem: too high a tariff, service frequency too low and airport infrastructure upgrades ".

2. Aviation Magazine - Victoriaville Airport – RQA News List via Google Translation The November-December 2018 issue of Aviation magazine has just been published, it publishes, on page 54, an interesting article concerning the Victoriaville airport "a city that understands the value and the economic engine role of a regional airport".

November 29, 2018 The Manitoba government will retain ownership of its seven active water 3. Manitoba Officially Privatizes Wildfire-Fighting Service – CBC News bombers, but the fleet will Manitoba has formally handed over its forest firefighting services to the private sector, including the be operated by Babcock use of its water bomber fleet. The government announced Thursday that it has made a Canada Inc., the province announced Thursday. deal with Babcock Canada Inc., an engineering support company with a history in providing aerial (Chris Marchand/Supplied) emergency services, to perform the suppression of wildfires from now on.

December 1, 2018

4. Mandatory Frequency Buffalo Narrows, Saskatchewan – NAV CANADA Notice of Change The NAV CANADA Regina Flight Service Station (FSS) provides Remote Aerodrome Advisory Service (RAAS) from 1400Z to 0200Z daily for the Buffalo Narrows airport on the mandatory frequency (MF) 122.3 MHz. Due to interference problems the MF will be changed to 118.65 MHz.

5. Dawson City, YT Change of Community Aerodrome Radio Station Hours – NAV CANADA Notice of Change NAV CANADA, the country's provider of civil air navigation services, conducted a review of the hours of the Community Aerodrome Radio Station (CARS) and weather service at the Dawson City airport. As a result of this review, the operating hours of the Dawson City CARS will change as follows: …

6. Ground Traffic Phraseology Guidebook, Version 1, April 2018 – NAV CANADA This document is intended as a learning tool & reference guide to phraseology for ground vehicle operators & aircraft maintenance engineers. This document has been created using resources including the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs), Transport Canada Aeronautical Information Manual (TC AIM) & Glossary for Pilots & Air Traffic Services Personnel, as well as input from Air Traffic Controllers (ATC), Flight Service Specialists (FSS), Flight Information Centres (FIC), & commercial aviation leaders from across the country.

7. Aviation Weather Observations Lourdes-De-Blanc-Sablon, Quebec – NAV CANADA Notice of Consultation NAV CANADA, the country’s provider of civil air navigation services is conducting an aeronautical study to review the method for conducting aviation weather observations at the Lourdes-de-Blanc-Sablon airport (CYBX). Currently at CYBX, 24-hour aviation weather observations (METAR/SPECI), supporting a 24-hour per day aerodrome forecast (TAF), are conducted by a Contract Weather Office (CWO).

8. Airport Survey to Gauge Future Demand – BayToday.ca North Bay's Jack Garland Airport is looking for feedback. The broad study is to understand the airport’s future growth perspectives says a news release.

9. Aviation Weather Services New Aerodrome Forecast – Oshawa, Ontario – NAV CANADA Notice of Change Jack Garland Airport in North NAV CANADA, the country's provider of civil air navigation services conducted an aeronautical Bay. Jeff Turl/BayToday. study that will result in the closure the Toronto / Buttonville Contract Weather Office (CWO). To mitigate the associated loss of the 24-hour aerodrome forecast (TAF) and maintain support of aircraft operations, a 24- hour TAF will be established for the Toronto / Oshawa Executive airport as follows: …

10. Closure of the Air Traffic Control Tower and Contract Weather Office Toronto-Buttonville, Ontario – NAV CANADA Notice of Change NAV CANADA, the country's provider of civil air navigation services, conducted an aeronautical study that reviewed the Air Traffic and Aviation Weather Services at the Toronto-Buttonville Airport. The study recommended the closure of the Air Traffic Control tower (Twr) and Contract Weather Office (CWO).

11. Windsor, ON Change in Aviation Weather Observing Program – NAV CANADA Notice of Change NAV CANADA, the country's provider of civil air navigation services, conducted an aeronautical study that reviewed the aviation weather observation requirements at the Windsor, ON airport. The study recommended replacing the Contract Weather Office (CWO) with an Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS) to provide 24-hr weather observations.

12. Change in Hours of Airport Air Traffic Control Services Winnipeg/St. Andrews, Manitoba (CYAV) – NAV CANADA Notice of Change NAV CANADA, the country's provider of civil air navigation services, conducted an assessment of the hours of operation for the air traffic control service provided at Winnipeg/St. Andrews airport. The assessment concluded that the hours of operation of the Winnipeg/St. Andrews Control tower can be increased by one hour in the morning each day, which will change the opening time to 1300Z.

13. Mandatory Frequency Yorkton, Saskatchewan – NAV CANADA Notice of Change The NAV CANADA Regina Flight Service Station (FSS) provides Remote Aerodrome Advisory Service (RAAS) from 1200Z to 0400Z daily for the Yorkton airport on the mandatory frequency (MF) 122.2 MHz. Due to interference problems the MF will be changed to 119.65 MHz. Christina Langlois, a spokesperson for the Canadian Air December 3, 2018 Transport Security Authority, holds up 14. Alberni Valley Drag Racing Association Aims to Return to Airport by some of the items that 2019 – by Elena Rardon, bclocalnews.com had to be abandoned at the Ottawa airport. Port Alberni drag racers are hoping to return to the Alberni Valley Regional In case it isn't Drag racing fans Airport by 2019. Roger Haggerty of the Alberni Valley Drag Race Assocation immediately obvious, are hoping Thunder (AVDRA) was in the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District board room on pool cues are not in the Valley will Wednesday to present his case for the “Thunder in the Valley” drag races allowed on board. return to the (Hallie Cotnam/CBC) Alberni Valley moving back to the airport. Regional Airport. NEWS FILE PHOTO 15. Air Passengers Still Ignoring Banned Items List, CATSA Says – CBC News You'd think that by now, most air travellers would know there are limits on what they can take through airport security and onto the plane. But based on the rejected carry-on items still being left with security guards at the Ottawa airport, it seems that message hasn't sunk in with everyone.

16. New Board Appointments for Kamloops Council Members – Kamloops This Week The city’s new councillors have been given more duties. Arjun Singh and Denis Walsh have been appointed to the Venture Kamloops board, while Mayor Ken Christian and councillors Kathy Sinclair and Bill Sarai are on the Kamloops Airport Authority.

17. Committee Recommends Six 2019 Drag Race Dates – by Sean Eckford, Coast Reporter Sechelt council’s committee of the whole is recommending approval of a six-event schedule for the Sunshine Coast Drag Racing Association’s (SCDRA) coming season at the Sechelt Airport. The airport has to be closed to air traffic while the SCDRA is using the runway, and the closure hours are passed on to aviators in a Transport Canada notice.

18. United Nations Flight Stops in Stephenville – by Frank Gale, The Western Star A rare visitor for Stephenville airport dropped in on Tuesday for refueling, which was one of six flights in corporate traffic to gas and go at the airport that day. The United Nations flight originated in South Africa and had stops in Belgium and Iceland A No Trespassing sign before heading to North Bay, Ont. after its technical stop in Stephenville. Here the plane is seen is shown on a taxiing to the runway fence around the 19. Death of Neglected Young Trees at Airport Triggers Anger – by Dave just prior to departure. Windsor Airport Battagello, Windsor Star – Frank Gale property near Lauzon Road Members of the city-county environment committee are upset that thousands of and County Road newly planted trees and shrubs at Windsor International Airport were left to die because access was not 42 on Monday, granted to care for them. Airport officials and city council agreed in March 2013 to allow the Essex Region December 3, Conservation Authority to access eight acres in a far east corner of the airport property for the major 2018. A group who planted planting that was designed to join two woodlots. trees on the property in that December 4, 2018 area say they were denied access to care 20. New Closing Time for Airport Sale – by Catherine Thompson, Bayshore for the trees and Broadcasting News Centre shrubs and they The sale of the Collingwood airport has been delayed. It was supposed to close at the have since died. end of November, but town CAO Fareed Amin says it has now been pushed to the latter part of January, DAN JANISSE/WINDS 2019. OR STAR 21. STARS One Step Close to Replacing Air Ambulance Fleet with Funding Announcement – by Jennifer Ackerman, Regina Leader Post “Woo hoo!” were the first words out of STARS president and CEO Andrea Robertson after a funding announcement made by Nutrien and the provincial government Tuesday morning. Thanks to renewed funding commitments by both parties, STARS is two-thirds of the way towards replacing their fleet of Rural and Remote helicopters in Saskatchewan. Health Minister Greg Ottenbreit, centre, speaks at December 5, 2018 the STARS air ambulance 22. Runway Upgrades Ready to Take Flight – by Richard Froese, hangar on Airport South Peace News Work to upgrade and extend the Road regarding th runway at High Prairie Municipal future of the Plans to upgrade the runway at High Prairie Airport have been assured by Airport is set to start in spring service in Big Lakes County after a valued user expressed a serious concern to 2019. Lighting will also be Saskatchewan. council. At its regular meeting Nov. 28, council responded to the issue improved. BRANDON HARDER/REGINA stated by a top official of CanWestAir that provides medical and patient LEADER-POST transfers at the local airport.

23. Larger Airplanes to Service Kingston Airport to Toronto Pearson – by Dick Mathison, Kingston Herald The City of Kingston issued a statement today to announce Air Canada has scheduled Bombardier Dash 8-400 planes to service one flight from Kingston to Toronto Pearson each Saturday between January 12 to March 23. The Dash 8-400 features more seats and and larger overhead, carry-on luggage bins than the most frequently seen aircraft in Kingston, the Dash 8-100 and Dash 8-300, and will take advantage of the recently completed extension of the main north-south runway.

24. Town Gives Team Northern Throttle the Green Light – by Brad Sherratt, Kirkland Lake Northern News Town council has approved a recommendation from staff that will allow Team Northern Throttle to operate two snow drags at the snow dump and the annual June drag races at the airport. In a report to council, staff stated “The Kirkland Lake Airport has been the home of the drag races for the past 20 years. It originated as a Town-run function in the late 1990s, and was then taken over by various committees.

25. Matane Airport Continues to Revitalize – RQA News List via Google Translation According to the Gaspesian Advantage of November 28, "the Matane airport is continuing its revitalization with a traffic five times higher than in 2015. According to data provided by the City on November 23, the number of landings and take- offs increased from 313 in 2015 to 468 in 2016, to reach the unexpected figure of 1,543 in 2017, …

26. Government of Canada Investing in Safety at Moosonee Airport – CNW OTTAWA - The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, today announced a $282,900 investment to purchase a loader and attachments which will assist with the removal of snow and ice from runways, taxiways and the apron at the Moosonee Airport. The funding comes from Transport Canada's Airports Capital Assistance Program (ACAP).

December 6, 2018

27. Fort Chipewyan Airport Gains Lighting Investment – by Kimberley Young, HMG Aerospace Fort Chipewyan Airport in Alberta is gaining a $1.588 million investment from the government of Canada to rehabilitate its airfield lighting system. Fort Chipewyan is one of the most northern communities in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, in Canada, and can only be accessed by plane or boat in summer and a winter road in winter.

28. Twinkle Tours Take to Skies Over Lacombe for 4th Straight Year – by Jordan Davidson, Lacombeonline.com It's that time of year again, where you have a chance to take a unique view of Central Alberta, courtesy of the Lacombe Flying Club's 4th annual Twinkle Tours event. The annual tours, which support the Lacombe Community Food Bank gives you the chance to view the fabulous lights of Lacombe and area Photo from above from up in the clouds. Lacombe during Twinkle Tours 2017

29. Snowbirds to Soar at Peterborough Airport’s 50th Anniversary Celebrations – by Greg Davis, Globalnews.ca The Canadian Forces Snowbirds aerial demonstration team will soar over Peterborough as part of the Peterborough Airport’s 50th anniversary celebrations throughout 2019. Airport officials on Wednesday morning announced the Snowbirds will be the main attraction during a two-day weekend air show Sept. 21 and 22. It marks the first time in 15 years the Snowbirds have performed in Peterborough.

Manager Guy Miller with 30. Public Needs More Say in Airport Projects – Council – bclocalnews.com Pitt Meadows airport The public needs more say in what development happens at Pitt Meadows Regional Airport, projects announced in councillors said on Tuesday. YPK is going to continue expansion, but air traffic will not grow in October. (THE NEWS/files) proportion to the square footage of a new building, manager Guy Miller told council.

31. Snowbirds, Canadian Forces Demo Team Confirmed for 2019 SkyFest in Quesnel – by Melanie Law, Quesnel Cariboo Observer Quesnel’s SkyFest team has just confirmed the Snowbirds, Canada’s military aerobatics team, as well as the Canadian Forces CF-18 Demo Team, will

perform at the August 2019 show. The biennial event was cancelled in 2017 due Facebook/Canadian to the wildfires and the Quesnel Airport’s designation as a fire support base that Forces Snowbirds Pictured are, om year. photo left, Clare Webb, owner of Scottsdale 32. $5.1-Million Land Purchase ‘Strategic Investment’ for Airport, Says Region - by Faisal Ali, The Aviation, which Observer operates the A recent purchase of 212-acres of farmland in Breslau is being described as a strategic investment in the Sarnia Chris Hadfield Airport, region’s airport. Approved last month by Waterloo Region council, the $5.1-million purchase is being Shirley de Silva, earmarked for a planned extension to the airport’s crosswind runaway, which the region says is needed to CEO of the Sarnia improve current air service and attract new carriers. Lambton Chamber of Commerce, and Dan Byskal, the City's Assistant Solicitor/Risk Manager.

33. Chamber’s Group Targeting Airport Revitalization Continues Its Work – Lambton Shield Improving and revitalizing the Sarnia Chris Hadfield Airport, which is owned by the City of Sarnia, is one of the chief priorities of a group organized by the Sarnia Lambton Chamber of Commerce. After hearing from the business community that flight cancellations were becoming a problem, the Chamber decided that something must be done.

34. Vernon Airport Hosts Plane Crash Exercise – bclocalnews.com The Vernon Airport was the scene of an imaginary plane crash Thursday. It saw a cross-agency response from members of the RCMP, BC Ambulance Service, Vernon Fire Rescue Services, and City of Vernon staff including Bylaw Compliance officers, Airport, Communications and Emergency Support Services staff.

December 7, 2018

35. Minister Garneau Marks International Civil Aviation Day - CNW OTTAWA - The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, issued this statement today to mark International Civil Aviation Day: "As Canada's Minister of Transport, it is my pleasure to mark International Civil Aviation Day. As one of our most important aviation hubs, we could not be more proud to host the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in Montreal …”

36. Pull-a-Plane Fundraiser a Success – by Ken Hashizume, Bayshore Broadcasting News Centre Several members from emergency services departments flexed their muscles in the 1st Annual Pull-a-Plane Challenge. It was a fundraiser for the United Way of Bruce Grey.

December 8, 2018

37. City Budget Committee Halfway Through Consultations – by Becki Schultz, DiscoverMooseJaw.com The City of Moose Jaw's Budget Committee held their second of four presentation-and-deliberation meetings Wednesday night with regard to their 2019 budget. … while the Airport Authority said not much had changed with their budget over the last few years. They will receive provincial, federal, and city funding to expand the length of their runway. The airport authority also receives revenues from their land and hangar leases.

December 9, 2018

38. McDougald International Nominated – by Mike Allen, KenoraOnline.com Kenora's airport authority was nominated for innovation and excellence, as part of this year's Canadian Tourism Awards. In the end, the winner was the Gaetan Gagne facility in Quebec City, and another runner-up was Vancouver International. McDougald International opened at the end of September, and McDougald International it hopes to attract new carriers. was nominated for a tourism award for innovation. December 10, 2018

39. Drag Racing is Coming to Bonnyville – by Robynne Henry, Bonnyville Nouvelle … After months of planning, the Bonnyville Gear Grabbers announced last week that they’ll be bringing a drag racing event to the area. Slotted for summer 2019, the race will feature a an eighth of a mile track. Their plan is to host the race at the airport, which is one of the reasons why they needed permission from so many groups.

40. Local Airport Traffic on Track for Record-Breaking Year – by Curtis Galbraith, everythinggp.com The Chief Executive Officer at the Grande Prairie Airport says passenger movements this year are on a record pace. So far in 2018, there have been 377,000 passengers in an out of the airport, that's a nine per cent increase this year compared to 2017 and CEO Brian Grant credits the increase to an improved economy.

41. Local Students Flex Their VEX Muscles This Weekend – SooToday.com Sixteen high school robotics teams will unite on Saturday, Dec. 15 in the Sault College Health and Wellness Centre for the 2018-2019 VEX Robotics Competition, Turning Point. … This event has been graciously supported by Tenaris AlgomaTubes, the Algoma District School Board, the Professional Engineers Ontario – Algoma Chapter, the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists – Algoma Chapter, the Sault Ste Marie Airport Development Corporation and Sylvan Automation. Vex Robotics Competition, December 2017. James 42. Government of Canada Investing in Safety at Tofino-Long Beach Airport - CNW Hopkin/SooToday TOFINO, BC - Canadians, tourists and businesses benefit from safe and well-maintained airports. From visiting friends and family, to travelling to medical appointments, or getting goods to market, we rely on our local airports to support and sustain vibrant communities. These airports also provide essential air services including community resupply, air ambulance, search and rescue and forest fire response.

43. WestJet Reports November Load Factor of 81.0 Per Cent - CNW CALGARY - Today WestJet announced November 2018 traffic results with a load factor of 81.0%, a decrease of 1.4 percentage points year over year. Revenue passenger miles, or traffic, increased 3.1% year over year, while capacity, measured in available seat miles, grew 4.9% over the same period.

December 11, 2018

44. City of Cornwall is Seeking Volunteers for Various Boards and Committees – The Cornwall Seeker The Council of The Corporation of the City of Cornwall is seeking applications from interested individuals who would like to serve the Community and volunteer to serve as Member on various Boards, Commissions and Committees as follows: … Cornwall Regional Airport Commission (2 Lay Members).

45. Hertz, Clear Partner to Speed Rentals with Biometric Scans – The Canadian Press Biometric screening is expanding to the rental car industry. Hertz said Tuesday it is teaming up with Clear, the maker of biometric screening kiosks found at many airports, in an effort to slash the time it takes to pick up a rental car. Clear hopes it will lead more travelers to its platform, which has 3 million members in the U.S.

46. Santa’s Reindeer Get a Day Off for Annual Labrador Toy Drop – by Jacob Barker, CBC News Pallets stacked with toys and provisions like diapers were loaded into the RCMP hanger at the Happy Valley-Goose Bay airport Monday afternoon. "These guys provide me with the toys," Santa Claus said.

47. Draft 2019 Budget Report – Municipality of Kincardine Santa directing a forklift … Specifically, the 2019 budget includes the following significant contracts: … Airport Management - packed with Christmas gifts for kids in coastal $125 thousand (2019 estimate). Labrador. (Jacob Barker/CBC) 48. Sechelt Shakes Up Its Advisory Committees – by Sean Eckford, Coast Reporter A reorganization of Sechelt council’s advisory and select committees has meant the end of the accessibility advisory committee and the creation of new committees looking at housing, economic development and other key priorities for the new council. …. (Mayor Darnelda) Siegers said the four new and reconstituted select committees – focusing on airport development, harbour expansion and development, downtown revitalization and water resources – will work under the umbrella of an economic development advisory committee.

December 12, 2018

49. Air Georgian’s Statement on Transport Canada’s Pilot Flight, Duty, Fatigue, and Rest Regulations Update – CNW MISSISSAUGA, ON - Air Georgian Limited announced today they support the amendments to the Pilot Flight, Duty, and Fatigue/Rest times published today in the Canada Gazette II. While no set of regulations can be expected to entirely address any one stakeholder's concerns, and Air Georgian has expressed their reservations about aspects of the regulations, Air Georgian sees this amendment as a positive first step towards the inclusion of scientific research and evidence-based individual data into pilot fatigue management.

50. LETTER: Bringing Drag Races Back to Alberni’s Airport ‘Shortsighted’, Says Writer – bclocalnews.com To the Editor, I was somewhat dismayed to read in the Dec. 6 edition of the Alberni Valley News that a proposal is in place to reconsider the use of the Alberni Valley Airport for drag racing. My objections are: …

51. Bromont Airport - Economic Impact – RQA News List via Google Translation According to the newspaper La Voix de l'Est on December 8, "The Roland-Désourdy Airport Bromont generates economic spin-offs of several million dollars in the region, reveals the independent study conducted in recent months. The agreement that binds Granby, Cowansville and Bromont to the Eastern Townships Regional Airport Authority (RARCE) has therefore been renewed for one year in order to deepen the file. …

52. Flair Air Says WestJet Edged Them Out With Predatory Pricing – by Christopher Reynolds, Canadian Press MONTREAL — Flair Airlines chief executive Jim Scott says predatory pricing and scheduling by rival WestJet Airlines Ltd. placed his budget carrier in jeopardy, as a "David and Goliath" battle over the past six months has culminated in an investigation by Canada's competition watchdog.

On Tuesday, the Federal Court of Canada's chief justice ordered a WestJet vice-president to Darryl Dyck/CP appear before the Competition Bureau to explain the airline's tactics, the latest development in a A Westjet Boeing 737-700 probe launched in the fall. taxis to a gate at Vancouver International Airport in Richmond, B.C., on Feb. 3, 53. Mont-Tremblant Airport – Laurentian Air Travel Campaign – RQA News List via Google 2014. Translation … Tourisme Laurentians (TAL) partners have joined forces around a major communication campaign for the winter season. The campaign totaling $ 1.7 million includes those of Tourisme aérien Laurentides, the Tremblant Resort Association, Tourisme Mont-Tremblant and Porter for flights to Mont-Tremblant. The financial assistance of Destination Canada, Canada Economic Development via Tourisme Laurentides and the Tourism Industry Alliance of Quebec allows the realization of this important concerted action of communication. …

54. Rouyn-Noranda Regional Airport - Unanimous Support from the National Assembly – RQA News List via Google Translation Communiqué of December 7: "The City of Rouyn-Noranda welcomes with great interest and satisfaction the adoption of a unanimous motion of the National Assembly reiterating the position of the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region in favor of maintaining the night FSS station services at the Rouyn-Noranda Regional Airport. …

55. Rouyn-Noranda Regional Airport - Letter From the RQA to the Minister of Transport – RQA News List via Google Translation On December 10, the President of the RQA, Ms. Anne Morin, wrote to the federal Minister of Transport, Mr. Marc Garneau, to ask him to intervene in the matter of the reduction of hours of service at the information station. flight (FSS) from Rouyn-Noranda Airport.

56. Minister Garneau Introduces New Fatigue Regulations to Make Air Travel Safer for all Canadians - CNW OTTAWA - Canadians, visitors and business travellers deserve and rely on fit and well-rested flight crews to move them across Canada and around the world. Transport Canada recognizes that fatigue must be addressed in all modes of transportation and is committed to do all it can to protect the safety of Canadians.

57. Canada’s Aviation Fatigue Rules Less Safe Than US – CNW, via Air Canada Pilots Association TORONTO - The Air Canada Pilots Association, the largest single pilot group in Canada - representing more than 4,000 professional pilots across Canada who fly the vast majority of Canadian overseas flights, is gravely disappointed that Minister Garneau and the federal government are moving forward with substandard fatigue rules. "To say that we are profoundly disappointed is an understatement. …”

58. WestJet Comments on Flight Crew Fatigue Regulations - CNW CALGARY - WestJet today provided the following comment on federal Transport Minister Marc Garneau's flight crew fatigue regulations. "The safety of our guests and our crew is of utmost importance," said Scott Wilson, WestJet Vice-President, Operations.

59. Remember the ‘Woefully Inadequate’ De-Icing Spray Bottle? That’s Changed, Says Airline in Fond-du-Lac Crash – by Guy Quenneville, CBC News The new CEO of the Saskatoon airline involved in last year's Fond-du-Lac plane crash says his company has taken steps to prevent a similar tragedy. "We've learned from this experience. We will never be in this situation again," said Michael Rodyniuk, who took the helm of West Wind

Aviation 10 months after the crash. It's been nearly a year since a West Wind Aviation December 13, 2018 turboprop plane crashed near the Fond-du-Lac, Sask., airport on December 60. Tax Increase on the Horizon for City Residents – by Meagan MacEachern, Bonnyville 13, 2017. (Transportation Nouvelle Safety Board of Canada) Residents of the City of Cold Lake could see an increase in their taxes come the new year. According to the city’s interim budgets, families will be seeing a jump of over three per cent in their taxes, as well as a rise in the cost of water, sewer, and waste. Council has also included … $1-million on the Regional Airport Initiative, $700,000 in phase one of the airport taxiway enhancements …

61. Airport Drag Race Event – by Brian Lawrence, Creston Valley Advance If the Creston Valley Regional Airport Society approves the Creston Valley Cruisers request to hold a drag race event on June 8, 2019, the town, which owns the property, will likely follow suit. The Cruisers had previously been approved to hold the event in September, but the airport became unavailable due to heavy aircraft use during forest fire season.

62. Construction Begins on New Hangar for Flying Colours at Peterborough Airport – Peterborough This Week A $25-million expansion has begun at Flying Colours at the Peterborough Airport. Shovels recently went into the ground to begin construction on a new building that will house a dedicatd, climate-controlled paint shop, spaceing hangar large enough to hold up to A220-size aircraft, as well as offices, customer meeting rooms, interior A rendering of the new hangar at Flying Colours at the Peterborough Airport workshops and a boardroom. that’s due to open in mid-2019. - Supplied photo 63. Council Approves General 1.9 Per Cent Increase to Fee and Fine Schedule – Thompson Citizen Council approved the 2019 fee and fine schedule at their Dec. 10 meeting, with most fees and fines increasing by 1.9 per cent from 2018 levels, the same amount the property taxes went up this year. New fees include an hourly rate of $505 for the first hour and $203 Council approved the 2019 fee and fine schedule at its for each additional hour for the use of the Dec. 10 meeting, their last command vehicle for public safety, a $50 fee of 2018. for ambulance pickups from medevac flights Photograph By KYLE on the north side of the airport, … DARBYSON

December 14, 2018 Buttonville’s air traffic 64. Buttonville Plans for ‘New Normal’ Without Control Tower – by control tower is set to T Dayna Fedy, Skies Magazine close on Jan. 3, 2019. The Transportation Safety Tom Podolec Photo Board of Canada this The The As Buttonville Municipal Airport (CYKZ) prepares for the fast-approaching Transportation Safety Board closure of its air traffic control tower, airport staff members have received training to ensure of Canada distributed this Buttonville stays open as a safe and active Mandatory Radio Frequency Aerodrome. CYKZ photo of the plane crash near executives have also looked into new services, such as an Automated Weather Observing the northern community of Fond Du Lac, Sask. The plane, System (AWOS), to maintain the airport as a relevant part of the aeronautical system. which crashed at around 6:15 p.m. on Dec. 13, 2017, was 65. One Year After Fatal Plane Crash, Community Leaders ‘Angry’ at Lack of Action to carrying 22 passengers and Make Transporation Safer – by Andrea Hill, Saskatoon StarPhoenix three crew members. (Supplied/Transportation Safety Community leaders hoped the plane crash near Fond du Lac would be a wake-up call for Board of Canada) / Saskatoon governments to work together to fund an all-weather road. That hasn't happened. Transportation Safety Board of Canada distributed this photo of the plane crash near the northern community of Fond Du Lac, Sask. The plane, which crashed at around 6:15 p.m. on Dec. 13, 2017, was RCAC NEWSLETTER carrying 22 passengers and three crew members. News items for information only, source as indicated. Photos copyrighted as per caption credit. Provided for members of RCAC photo of the plane crash Contact us at: Suite 220, 10610 Airport Drive, Grande Prairie, AB, T8V7Z5 or email: [email protected] Website: www.rcacc.ca near the northern community of Fond Du Lac, Sask. The plane, which crashed at around 6:15 p.m. on Dec. 13, 2017, was

66. Design Team Reinvents Hamilton Airport and El Mocambo – by Kathy Renwald, The Hamilton Spectator When the Ottawa Redblacks cheerleaders squeezed together for a selfie in front of the Welcome to Hamilton sign at the John C. Munro International Airport, Dina Carlucci thought "bingo!" The director of marketing and communications for the airport saw the selfie all over Instagram.

67. Province Hiring More Pilots for Air Ambulance Service on Verge of Privatization – by Welcome to Hamilton! John Ian Froese, CBC News C. Munro Airport has been refreshed by Hamilton- The Manitoba government is promising to hire two new pilots for an air ambulance service that based The Laundry Design may have to ground its private planes if doctors refuse to work on them. The move will bolster the Works. – Cathie Coward, The number of pilots in Manitoba's Lifeflight program from six to eight, the government said in a news Hamilton Spectator release Thursday. The Manitoba government is promising 68. Airport Authority Requires $150K From Budget – Discover to hire and train more Moose Jaw pilots for its Lifeflight service, which may soon As budget talks continue at Moose Jaw City Hall, the new airport be privatized. (CBC) authority has presented their operating budget for 2019. Preliminary funding has been granted to the newly formed Moose Jaw Airport Authority.

69. TSB Calls for Adequate Aircraft De-Icing Equipment, Greater Compliance with De-Icing Regulations at Remote Northern Airports - CNW SASKATOON - Today, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) is making two recommendations aimed at preventing flight crews operating in remote northern areas of Canada from taking off with ice, snow and frost contamination on aircraft. The recommendations stem from the TSB's ongoing investigation (A17C0146) into the December 2017 collision with terrain of the West Wind Aviation ATR-42 in Fond-du-Lac, Saskatchewan. Early in the investigation, it was determined that the crew took off from Fond-du-Lac with ice contamination on the aircraft's critical surfaces.

70. Minister Garneau Responds to Transportation Safety Board Recommendations Made During Investigation of 2017 West Wind Aviation Accident - CNW OTTAWA - Today, the Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, issued the following statement about the Transportation Safety Board of Canada's recommendations made during its investigation into the fatal West Wind Aviation accident that occurred on December 13, 2017 at Fond-du-Lac, Saskatchewan: "My heartfelt thoughts continue to go out to those affected by this tragic accident. …

December 15, 2018

71. Regulation Changes Coming for Drone Users – by Taylor Chartrand, Lethbridgenewsnow.com MEDICINE HAT - If you're thinking about purchasing a drone for Christmas, there are a few things you should know before taking flight -- or purchasing. President of Canadian Unmanned Incorporated Sterling Cripps says it's not as easy as one would think.

December 16, 2018

72. Montego Bay Welcomes Swoop’s Sold-Out Inaugural Flight from Hamilton - CNW CALGARY - Today Swoop celebrates its first international flight from John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM) to Sangster International Airport (MBJ) in Montego Bay, Jamaica. The sold-out flight departs Hamilton at 8:00 a.m. EST and arrives in Montego Bay at 12:10 p.m. EST.

December 17, 2018 PortsToronto EVP Gene Cabral, Nieuport 73. Nieuport Aviation Celebrates the Completion of Gates At Billy Bishop Toronto City Aviation CEO Neil Pakey and Porter Airport – Nieuport Aviation Ainfrastructure Partners GP via GlobeNewswire Airlines EVP and CCO TORONTO -- Nieuport Aviation Infrastructure Partners GP (Nieuport Aviation) is pleased to Michael Deluce in front announce the completion of upgraded gates at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport ahead of a of the new gate. busy holiday season. The airport’s passenger terminal now features a total of 11 gates, 7 of Nieuport Aviation Infrastructure Partners which were re-built and one added. GP

74. Council Notes from the Committee of the Whole Meeting of Monday, December 17, 2018 – The Drumheller Mail Council heard delegation from Kevin Blanchett of the town’s public works department. Mr. Blanchett made recommendations to reduce costs for the municipal airport after being asked to look at a 5 per cent budget reduction, and made a series of recommendations regarding airport lighting on the runway as their system is currently down.

75. Government of Canada Takes Major Step to Provide Canadians with New Air Passenger Protection Rights – CNW OTTAWA - The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, today announced that the Government of Canada is one step closer to providing Canadians with important new air passenger protection rights. The Canadian Transportation Agency's proposed air passenger protection regulations will be published in the Canada Gazette Part I on December 22, 2018, for a final 60-day public comment period.

76. Wood Buffalo Council to Debate Halting Work Camp Permits – by Crystal Rhyno, jwenergy.com Calling the situation “unacceptable,” the mayor of the Regional Muncipality of Wood Buffalo wants to Workers at a camp halt construction on any new work camps and quash any camps up for renewal near Fort McMurray. kitchen near Fort … The study concluded that of operations-relations rotational workers surveyed, only five per cent live McMurray, Alta. Image: Joey Podlubny/JWN in the region while 55 per cent commute by flying from a nearby or onsite airstrip, 24 per cent drive and 16 per cent travel in/out of the Fort McMurray International Airport.

77. Business Growth: Greater Sudbury Airport – Northern Ontario Business Northern Ontario’s preferred gateway. As one of Northern Ontario’s busiest airports with four major airlines serving Greater Sudbury, we’ll connect you to Canada and the rest of the world through a global network. Curtis Ross went over the floor plan for the Thompson Regional 78. ‘We Are Ready to Roll:’ Foundation Work for New Airport Could Begin in Less Airport Authority’s new Than a Year – by Kyle Darbyson, Thompson Citizen airport terminal during the Thompson Regional Airport Authority (TRAA) president and CEO Curtis Ross said at the Dec. 12 Dec. 12 Thompson Chamber of Commerce Thompson Chamber of Commerce meeting that construction of a new airport, and its meeting at the Meridian accompanying water treatment plant, could begin by the summer of 2019. “The water treatment Hotel. Photograph By KYLE plant is definitely going to hit the ground by July,” he said. DARBYSON 79. Improved Air Passenger Rights A Big Step Closer, CAA Says - CNW OTTAWA - Canadian air travellers faced with long delays, bumping or lost luggage will have better rights and access to compensation under a new system announced today, says the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA), one of Canada's largest leisure travel agencies. The federal initiative will set industry-wide standards for passenger treatment, mandate set payouts for long delays, and require airlines to inform travellers in clear, plain language what their rights are.

80. WestJet Comments on Pending Passenger Protection Regulations - CNW CALGARY - WestJet today commented on the federal government's announcement concerning the pending release in Gazette One of passenger protection regulations. "As a company, taking care of our guests is central to our brand and fundamental to our business," said Mike McNaney, WestJet The YQG airport is Vice-President, Industry, Corporate and Airport Affairs. seen in Windsor on Jan. 6, 2014. Tyler 81. Reader Letter: Allowing Trees to Grow on Windsor Airport Land Makes Sense – by Craig Brownbridge / Windsor Star Pearson to the Windsor Star Re: Neglected vegetation left to die on airport land ‘slap in the face,’ by Dave Battagello, Dec. 4. Our Little River Enhancement Group has been recommending the “connection” of the three woodlands on Windsor Airport property since February 1998. In April 2013, our group, along with the Essex Region Conservation Authority and Detroit River Canadian Cleanup received a “Consent to Enter Agreement for Tree Planting on Airport Lands” from the City of Windsor.

December 18, 2018

82. Town Accepts 2019 Interim Budgets – by Robynne Henry, Bonnyville Nouvelle Town of Bonnyville residents won’t see a tax increase based on the interim budgets that were passed. Airport expenses have been increased by $300,000 to include the price of phase one for the airport redevelopment plan, along with $13,500 for customer parking vehicle plug-ins.

83. Collingwood Airport Sale Still On The Tarmac – by Catherine Thompson, Bayshore Broadcasting News Centre There is an update on the sale of the Collingwood airport. A staff report states that while an agreement to sell the property to Winterland Developments Ltd. was entered into on July 31, 2018 there is still one agreement outstanding.

84. Proceeds From Sale of Airport Assets – by Jessica Owen, Collingwood Today The sale of the Collingwood Regional Airport is anticipated to close January 2019, however CAO Fareed Amin says town staff is already busy preparing options pending the sale closing. According to the report, the sale of the Collingwood Regional Airport could generate proceeds of $4,100,000. This will be reduced by consulting fees ($100,000), legal fees ($25,000), Building Canada Funding repayment ($87,580 ) and, the provision to repay the remaining term of the debenture on the Airport terminal building ($262,570).

85. Airport Lighting System Shines – by Dan Singleton, Mountain View Gazette A modernized $150,000 runway lighting system is now operational at the Olds-Didsbury Airport. Dignitaries and other guests attended an official unveiling of the new system on Dec. 12 following months of construction work by contractors from across Mountain View County.

86. Red Deer Airport’s Prospects Are Looking Up for 2019 – by Lana An aerial view of the Olds-Didsbury Michelin, Red Deer Advocate Airport's new LED The CEO of Red Deer Airport says he’s received a letter of intent from an ultra- runway lights on Dec. low-cost airline interested in providing service out of central Alberta. While he 12. cannot yet name the carrier, Graham Ingham said the non-binding letter is Photo credit: Noel West based on a $9-million proposed airport terminal and apron expansion going Red Deer Airport ahead in 2019. chief executive officer Graham Ingham outside the 87. Critics Ask Why Rules to Protect Air Passengers are Still Waiting in the Wings – by Sophia terminal. (Advocate Harris, CBC News file photo.) Transport Canada's air passenger bill of rights has been more than two years in the making, and some critics say they expected the government would have more to show for it by now. On Monday, Transport Minister Marc Garneau unveiled proposed regulations designed to protect air travellers, including minimum compensation requirements for flight delays and lost luggage.

88. RELAX: DE-ICING ESSENTIAL, SAYS TIMMINS AIRPORT MANAGER – by BobMcIntyre, mytimminsnow.ca There’s never any shortage of frustration when you’re flying somewhere in the winter. Among them is a delay while your aircraft is being de-iced… but the manager of the Timmins Victor M. Power Airport says it’s the most basic and vital regulation put out by Transport Canada. Dave Dayment, 89. OPINION: Airport Growth Held Back – bclocalnews.com manager, Timmins Re: Airport Shouldn’t be Allowed to Languish, Trail Times Dec. 7 Dear Mr. Masleck, the biggest advantage Victor M. Power of the Trail Regional Airport is its reliability. The biggest disadvantage is the members of the Regional Airport. Photo credit: Bob McIntyre, Moose District of Kootenay Boundary which holds back growth and development by saying one thing and doing FM another.

December 19, 2018

90. Feds Shut Down Ontario’s Man’s Christmas Music Light Show – by Heather Senoran, CTV Kitchener An Ontario man’s Christmas music light show has been shut down by the federal government after reports that a radio transmitter may have been interfering with aircraft landing at a nearby Dave Baker's Christmas airport. Dave Baker of Cambridge, Ont., received an order from lights display has been shut Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) dated down by the federal government, in Cambridge, Dec. 17 demanding that he “cease operation” of radio equipment. Ont.

91. Toronto’s Billy Bishop Airport Completes Three-Year Upgrade – by Irena Galea, Financial Post Porter airplanes at The three-year rehabilitation program at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport should lead to improved Billy Bishop Toronto passenger experience, says the chief executive officer of the company that runs the facility’s passenger City Airport. Dave terminal. “It also helps us with capacity planning, and gives us more opportunities – with more gates, we Thomas/Toronto Sun/QMIAgency can have more aircraft parking,” said Neil Pakey, CEO of Nieuport Aviation Infrastructure Partners GP, which owns and operates the passenger terminal at Billy Bishop Airport.

92. Major Investments for Regional Air Transport in Gaspésie – RQA News List via Google Translation … The Premier of Quebec made the announcement today in Gaspé with the Minister of Transport and Minister responsible for Estrie, François Bonnardel. The financial assistance is granted under the Quebec Assistance Program for Regional Airport Infrastructure. These investments will enable the rehabilitation of these four airports, which have been neglected for too long and are essential to the economic vitality of Gaspésie. " Here are the amounts allocated: • Gaspé: $ 3.6 million; • Matane: $ 5.1 million; • RCM Rocher-Percé: $ 8.3 million; • Sainte-Anne-des-Monts: $ 4.7 million.

93. International Air Transport Association (IATA) - Annual Profits of $ 35 Billion – RQA News List via Google Translation The global airline industry is doing well! Indeed, IATA predicts that the net profits of the global aviation industry will be $ 35.5 billion in 2019, slightly more than the $ 32.3 billion in net benefits expected for 2018 (revised downward). compared to the June forecast of $ 33.8 billion).

94. Ministry of Transport of Quebec (MTQ) - Award of Contract – RQA News List via Google Translation On December 11, the MTQ awarded a contract to Av-Tech inc. of Jonquière, in the amount of $ 689,000 (total amount including options) for the maintenance, repair and development of various airport and heliport building systems in the Côte-Nord region.

95. Online Information Session on Maintenance of Airport Electrical Systems – RQA News List via Google Translation The Quebec Airports Network invited its members to participate in an information session presented under a brand new formula. The session was moderated by Mr. Pierre Audette of the Canadian Airports Association (ACEU-CANEW) and related to the CSA Z463-18 Canadian standard for the maintenance of airport electrical systems…. Nearly forty members participated in this online training, including several airport managers, members from the municipal sector and various departments, engineering groups and consulting services.

96. Riviere-du Loup Airport – Air Show – RQA News List via Google Translation The December 13th Le Soleil newspaper tells us that "the next Rivière-du-Loup Air Show will take place on August 24 and 25, 2019. The organizers received confirmation last week of the Snowbirds' visit. "The confirmation of the Snowbirds at the International Council of Air Shows (ICAS) convention in Las Vegas for sure gave us the green light. Says Martin Hivon, General Manager of the Rivière-du-Loup Air Show and manager of the municipal airport where the event will be held. "

97. Rouyn-Noranda Regional Airport - Unveiling of Plans for the New Terminal – RQA News List via Google Translation On December 11, the City of Rouyn-Noranda unveiled the architectural design plans for its new terminal. With a larger reception area for both the number of passengers and the carriers, we have consolidated our role as the main point of air service in the region, "said Mayor Diane Dallaire. For the director of the Rouyn-Noranda Regional Airport, Ms. Marie-Reine Robert, this is a great success, after several months to review the best ways to reconcile the many uses: "We are very proud of the work performed by the architects of the EVOQ + ARTCAD consortium, who had to review the initial plans to take into account the needs expressed by our carriers & our users. "

98. Saint-Hubert-Longueuil Airport - Upcoming Changes to Governance – RQA News List via Google Translation According to an article in Les Ailes du Québec magazine on December 17, "The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saint-Hubert-Longueuil Airport Authority (DASH-L), Mr. Charles Vaillancourt, informed us a telephone conversation that significant changes will be made regarding the appointment of board members. Following an amendment to the by-laws of DASH-L, the City of Longueuil, which appointed 7 of the 11 members of the Board of Directors, will only appoint 3 from the next general meeting to be held before the end of the month. from March 2019. This change will allow DASH-L, an NPO, to function more independently of the municipality. "

99. Sherbrooke Airport - Statement by the Minister of Transport – RQA News List via Google Translation According to the newspaper La Tribune on December 11, "For the Minister responsible for Estrie and Minister of Transport of Quebec, François Bonnardel, the development of the Sherbrooke Airport by its designation by the federal government and the establishment of commercial links is immensely important. Respectfully, I believe the federal government has forgotten us, "said Mr. Bonnardel.

100. Val-d'Or Regional Airport (ARVO) - Record for Sunwing – RQA News List via Google Translation Here is a statement issued recently by ARVO. "The management of the Val-d'Or Regional Airport is proud to have reached a record 188 passengers for the first Sunwing flight, which began its 2018-2019 season this morning on December 10th. This enthusiasm of travelers confirms that the infrastructure of the Val-d'Or Regional Airport is worthy of a large airport with its clear and bright waiting room and the advantage of being the only airport in the region. to be located only 5 kilometers from the city center. …

101. Aircraft Movements, by Class of Operation and Peak Hour and Peak Day of Movements, for Airports wit NAV CANADA Towers, Monthly – October 2018 – Statistics Canada Monthly aircraft movements (itinerant and local) by rank, number, peak hour and peak day, for airports with NAV CANADA towers.

102. Aircraft Movements, by Civil and Military Movements, Airports with NAV CANADA Towers, Monthly – October 2018 – Statistics Canada Monthly aircraft movements (civil itinerant, civil local, military itinerant, military local) for airports with NAV CANADA towers.

103. Itinerant Movements, by Type of Operation, Airports with NAV CANADA Towers, Monthly – October 2018 – Statistics Canada Monthly itinerant movements by type of operation (level I-III and foreign air carriers, level IV-VI, other commercial, private, government civil and government military), for airports with NAV CANADA towers.

104. Itinerant Movements, by Instrument Flight Rules, Visual Flight Rules and Runway 88, Airpors with NAV CANADA Towers, Monthly – October 2018 – Statistics Canada Monthly itinerant movements by instrument flight rules (I.F.R.), % of IFR flights, visual flight rules (V.F.R.), % of VFR flights, and runway 88 movements, for airports with NAV CANADA towers.

105. Itinerant Movements by Type of Power Plant, Airports with NAV CANADA Towers, Monthly – October 2018 – Statistics Canada Monthly itinerant movements by type of power plant (jet, turbo-propellers, piston, helicopters and gliders), for airports with NAV CANADA towers.

106. Itinerant Movements, by Aircraft Maximum Take-Off Weight, for Airports with NAV CANADA Towers, Monthly – October 2018 – Statistics Canada Monthly itinerant movements by aircraft weight group, broken down by maximum take-off weight categories ranging from under 2,000 kgs to over 136,000 kgs, for airports with NAV CANADA towers.

107. Domestic and International Itinerant Movements, by Type of Operation, Airports with NAV CANADA Towers, Monthly – October 2018 – Statistics Canada Monthly itinerant movements (domestic, transborder and international) by type of operation (level I-III and foreign air carriers, level IV-VI, other commercial, private, government civil and government military) for airports with NAV CANADA towers.

December 20, 2018

108. Proposed Regulations Appear Unfair to Airlines, Says Air North President – by Sidney Cohen, CBC News The president of one northern airline is worried a proposed bill of passenger rights for could unfairly Air North president Joe burden airlines. Joe Sparling, president of Yukon-based airline Air North, said the regulations appear Sparling says he's to relieve airports of much of the responsibility for common problems that arise during air travel. interested to see how his airline, which is a small, northern carrier, will be 109. Drone Expert: Aircraft Over Canada Involved in Hundreds of affected by the proposed Near- Misses in 2018 – Cillian O’Brien, CTV News regulations. (Philippe Hundreds of thousands of air passengers face Christmas travel chaos at Morin/CBC) one of the U.K.’s busiest airports, one expert says increased drone use in Canada could bring similar misery here. The runway at London’s Gatwick Airport has been closed since Wednesday after two drones were spotted in its airspace, believed to have been flown deliberately near the flight path to cause disruption.

110. Canadian Ultra-Low-Cost Airline to Take Off in 2019 - CNW CALGARY - An investor group led by Tim Morgan, today announced that it will launch a Canadian ultra-low-cost-carrier (ULCC) service in 2019, bringing affordable, low-cost air travel to millions of Canadians by this time next year. Backed by significant financial commitments from a consortium of Canadian investors and Indigo Partners, LLC, a leading private equity firm specializing in the aviation industry, Enerjet, a licensed Canadian carrier, will be rebranded, expanded and transformed into an affordable air-travel choice for Canadian travelers.

111. Thoughts About First Air-Canadian North Merger? Now’s the Time to Share Them – by Sarah Rogers, Nunatsiaq News The pending merger of First Air and Canadian North remains under review by Transport Canada, but the federal department has extended a consultation period for those who could be affected. After years The public can share their written input on of discussion, Nunavik’s Makivik Corp., which owns First Air, and the Inuvialuit Regional Corp., owner the proposed northern of Canadian North, signed an agreement on Sept. 28, calling it the creation of one “premier northern airline merger until Jan. airline.” 12, 2019. (FILE PHOTO)

112. PAL Airlines Donates $25,000 to Groups and Charities in Time for Christmas – vocm.com PAL Airlines is getting into the Christmas spirit again this year with $25,000 in donations to various organizations and charities in the communities it serves. Groups in Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador will benefit from donations of $5,000 each.

113. Red Deer Airport Applauds New Ultra-Low-Cost Carrier – by Sheldon Spackman, rdnewsNOW.com Officials with Red Deer Airport are celebrating the news of an ultra-low-cost-carrier planned to be launched in Canada next year. … Red Deer Airport CEO Graham Ingham says it's positive news for Canadian air travellers in general, and for central Alberta as well. File Photo 114. Sunwing Celebrates Inaugural Flight to Montego Bay, Jamaica from Sudbury, Ontario – globenewswire.com TORONTO -- The first-ever Sunwing flight from Sudbury, Ontario to Montego Bay, Jamaica departed from Greater Sudbury Airport today. The flight marks the first of this season’s new weekly direct flight service from Sudbury to Montego Bay, departing every Thursday until April 11, 2019, inclusive.

115. Swift Current’s 2019 Bdget Includes a 2.9 Per Cent Tax Increase – by Matthew Liebenberg, prairiepost.com The City of Swift Current's municipal budget for 2019 will require a 2.9 per cent tax increase to achieve expenditure goals in the operating and capital budgets. The capital budget allocation under the connectivity component will include $2.26 million for the annual asphalt and concrete programs to maintain streets and sidewalks, … $75,000 to update the airport master plan, …

December 21, 2018

116. Will the Accessible Canada Act Do Anything to Stop Airlines from Breaking Wheelchairs? – by Aimee Louw, CBC News I'm at YVR airport in Vancouver. Last time I was here, the airline broke my wheelchair. I did tell baggage handlers how to move it in manual, but somewhere along the line, it was damaged.

117. Holiday Trips Keeping Kamloops Airport Busy – by Dylana Milobar, cfjctoday.com KAMLOOPS - Following the busiest November ever for the Kamloops Airport, YKA has no shortage of travellers making their way to see family and friends for Christmas this month. Along with longer line ups and wait times, Managing Director Heather McCarley says, the busy holiday season means passengers need to be wary of what they're bringing on board.

118. NAV CANADA Reports November Traffic Figures – NAV CANADA News Release OTTAWA - NAV CANADA announced today its traffic figures for the month of November 2018 as measured in weighted charging units for enroute, terminal and oceanic air navigation services, in comparison to the prior fiscal year. Air traffic in November 2018 increased by an average of 2.5 per cent compared to the same month in 2017.

119. Operating and Financial Statistics for Major Canadian Airlines, Monthly – October 2018 – Statistics Canada Monthly operating and financial statistics (number of thousands of: passengers, passenger- kilometres, available seat-kilometres, load factor, hours flown, turbo fuel consumed in litres, and total operating revenues) for major Canadian airlines. Exchange Income Corporation 120. Wings Over Kississing Assets Sold for $10 Million to Company That Owns Calm Air, announced Dec. 20 Perimeter Aviation – Thompson Citizen that it has bought Wings Over Exchange Income Corporation (EIC), the company that owns Calm Air and Perimeter Aviation, announced Kississing’s King Dec. 20 that is has bought some assets of Wings Over Kississing, including its charter and fuelling Air 200 charter operations based at the Thompson airport. Wings Over Kississing was purchased for $10 million, operations and including $7.8 million cash and the transfer of $2.2 of EIC common shares to the seller. fuelling operations in Thompson, along with other 121. Council Gets Look at Draft Budget – by Susan McNeill, Nipawin assets. Journal Town of Nipawin council has been presented with a draft of the 2019 budget with revenue based on a 2.9 per cent increase from the general municipal levy – or property taxes – equalling $4.6 million. The airport will see a small operating increase (mostly for wages) and council will look at trimming money from the cost of operating the public works.

122. First the Ferry, Then the Plane: Stranded Travellers Face Another Setback in Eastern Quebec – CBC News The chartered aircraft that was supposed to carry stranded travellers across the St. Lawrence River in eastern Quebec was grounded on Friday due to a mechanical problem. With a ferry linking towns in the region out of service, Transport Minister François Bonnardel announced additional flights to carry The STQ has chartered this Air Creebec Dash- travellers across the St. Lawrence River. 8 to replace its ferry service until Jan. 8, 123. WestJet, Swoop and ALPA Receive Arvbitrator’s Award on First Collective Agreement for 2019. (Marie-Jeanne Pilots - CNW Dubreuil/Radio-Canada) CALGARY - WestJet today said that it has received the award of the arbitrator, Mr. William Kaplan, in the interest arbitration between WestJet, Swoop and the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA). The arbitrator's award, which is binding on all parties, follows mediated negotiations and formal arbitration hearings that have taken place since May 2018.

124. WestJet Sets New Record for Guests Flown - CNW CALGARY - As the busy holiday travel season continues, WestJet today set a new record for guests flown in a single day for the fourth time this year. The group, including WestJet, WestJet Encore, Swoop and WestJet Link flew 82,618 guests, surpassing the previous record of 80,219 guests set on August 7, 2018.

December 22, 2018

125. As Gatwick Grapples with Grones, Canadian Miliary Eyes Ways to Drone-Proof Airspace – by David Burke, CBC News The key to detecting tiny drones spying on military bases or intruding into an airport's airspace The Canadian military is could be to use an existing TV signal. Canada's Department of worried about drones National Defence is exploring using regular television signals to create flying around its bases and other sensitive areas a radar system that would detect flying intruders the size of an insect, collecting as well as using other drone detection technologies. information. (Kletr/ Shutterstock) 126. Money May Land in Vernon – by Darren Handschuh castanet.net Photo: File photo The province is providing funding for small, regional airports and that has caught the interest of city officials. The B.C. Air Access Program (BCAAP) has money for small airports, heliports and water aerodromes around the province to improve infrastructure for travellers.

December 24, 2018

127. Buffalo Airways Hopes to Have Their P-3 Ready for 2019 Fire Season – by Bill Gabbert, Fire Aviation Buffalo Airways expects to have the P-3 air tanker they purchased in 2014 ready to fight fire during the 2019 wildfire season. Mikey McBryan wrote in an Instagram post that the Ronald Guy (left) of United Aeronautical congratulates Joe work is being performed by Airstrike Air Tankers at McClellan airport in Sacramento. McBryan of Buffalo Airways for his purchase of a P-3 formerly 128. Runway Incursion at Trail Airport Under Investigation – owned by Aero Union. Photo by by Sheri Regnier, The Columbia Valley Pioneer Bill Gabbert, March 19, 2014 at McClellan Air Force Base. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) has launched an investigation after a “runway incursion” was reported at the Trail Regional Airport (YZZ). The incident – which involved an airport vehicle and a passenger plane – occurred on Wednesday,

Dec. 12. Trail Times file photo

December 27, 2018

129. Airport Anti-Drone Defence Strategy Needed Soon, Experts Say – by Jane Stevenson, Cornwall Standard- Freeholder The drone-causing chaos that shut down London’s Gatwick Airport for 32 hours during one of the busiest holiday travel periods emphasizes the need for a regulated defence strategy in this country. So says Philip Reece, Chief Technology Officer for Vancouver-based Indro Corp., developers of a $70,000 handheld radio frequency pulse rifle designed to immobilize drones.

130. Virden’s Firefighter Training Centre Expansion Complete – by Heather Reimer, Virden Empire-Advance With the recent delivery of a third floor for the burn house, the Wallace District Fire Department has completed the expansion of its training site near Virden’s airport. A fourth container customized for firefighter training was hoisted on top of the existing floors earlier this month.

131. Sunwing Launches New Jamaica Flight – Caribbean Journal Canadian travel giant Sunwing has launched a new route to Jamaica’s tourism hub of Montego Bay. The new route is operating out of Greater Sudbury Airport in Ontario, with weekly flights on Thursdays running through April 11, 2019.

132. A Snowy Owl on Christmas Eve at Peterborough Airport – ptbocanada.com [UPDATE: December 28th: After seeing our post, Peterborough Airport says in a tweet that the snowy owl lives at the airport every winter. “She can be seen perched all over the airport and Photo by Drew stays well clear of the runways.”] Monkman