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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 2.1 July 5, 2018, Athabasca Airport Agenda
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3.1 Minutes of the January 11, 2018, Athabasca Airport Committee 3 - 7 Meeting
4. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES 4.1 2018 Fly-In BBQ Update 8 - 9
5. FINANCIALS 5.1 June 15, 2018 10
6. NEW BUSINESS 6.1 Airport Strategic Plan Update 11 - 13
6.2 Fuel Sales and Movement 14 - 16
6.3 AAMA Seminar
6.4 Runway Markings
6.5
7. INFORMATION 7.1 Managers Report 17
7.2 Air Cadets Gliding Operations 18
7.3 AAMA Newsletters 19 - 66
8. IN CAMERA ITEMS 8.1 FOIP, Division 2, Section 17
9. NEXT MEETING 9.1 October 4, 2018
10. ADJOURNMENT
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Athabasca Airport Committee Meeting Athabasca County January 11, 2018 - 9:30 AM County Office - Riverview Room
PRESENT: Chair Brent Murray; Members Dwayne Rawson, Derrick Woytovicz, Travais Johnson, Kevin Haines (alternate); Health Safety & Facilities Coordinator Norm De Wet; and Recording Secretary Roxanne Senyk.
ABSENT: Member Christi Bilsky
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 9:27 a.m.
Introductions were made for the new member at large, Derrick Woytovicz.
SELECTION OF A CHAIRPERSON:
Selection of Chair and Vice Chair
Mr. De Wet called for nominations for the Chair and Vice Chair for the Athabasca Airport Committee.
Member Haines nominated Member Brent Murray as Chair. Member Haines nominated Member Dwayne Rawson as Vice Chair.
No further nominations were received.
Resolution Moved by Member Haines that Member Brent Murray be appointed AP 18-1 as Chair and Member Dwayne Rawson as Vice Chair of the Athabasca Airport Committee. Motion Carried.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
January 11, 2018, Athabasca Airport Committee
Resolution Moved by Member Johnson to adopt the Airport Committee agenda AP 18-2 with the following addition:
7.7 Instrument Rated Approach Motion Carried.
CHAIR ADMINISTRATOR
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
October 5, 2017, Athabasca Airport Committee Meeting
Resolution Moved by Member Haines to adopt the minutes of the October 5, AP 18-3 2017 Athabasca Airport Committee as presented. Motion Carried.
BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:
Non-Directional Beacon - Survey Results
Mr. De Wet reviewed the Administrative Report regarding the results of the airport users survey to determine the need for a Non- Directional Beacon. The responses were reviewed and discussion ensued.
Resolution Moved by Member Johnson that the Non-Directional Beacon survey AP 18-4 results be accepted as information and further that the Automated Weather Observing System be tabled to a future Airport Committee meeting. Motion Carried.
Airport Advertising
Members discussed Resolution AP17-50 regarding marketing of the Athabasca Airport.
Resolution Moved by Member Rawson that the advertisement directed at the AP 18-5 oil and gas industry be accepted as information. Motion Carried.
FINANCIAL:
December 31, 2017
Mr. De Wet reviewed the financial report ending December 31, 2017 for all Members present.
Resolution Moved by Member Rawson that the December 31, 2017 Financial AP 18-6 Report be accepted as information. Motion Carried.
CHAIR ADMINISTRATOR
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Athabasca Airport Committee Meeting Athabasca County January 11, 2018 - 9:30 AM County Office - Riverview Room
NEW BUSINESS:
Orientation
Mr. De Wet provided an orientation for the airport committee. Items reviewed included: Terms of Reference, Strategic Plan, Airport Fees Policy, current leases, revenue, and the Fly-In BBQ event. Discussion ensued.
Member Woytovicz left the meeting at 10:06 a.m. during lease discussions for pecuniary interest.
Member Woytovicz returned to the meeting at 10:09 a.m.
Resolution Moved by Member Rawson that the Athabasca Airport Committee AP 18-7 Orientation be accepted as information. Motion Carried.
Chair Murray declared a brief recess at 10:23 a.m. The meeting was reconvened at 10:28 a.m.
Fuel Sales and Movement
Members reviewed the statistics of fuel sales and movements from the past three years.
Resolution Moved by Member Haines that the fuel sales and movement AP 18-8 statistics be accepted as information. Motion Carried.
2018 Budget Item - Taxi Rehabilitation
Mr. De Wet reviewed the Administrative Report regarding the recommendation to complete the taxiway rehabilitation. Discussion ensued.
Resolution Moved by Member Johnson that the recommendation for the AP 18-9 Athabasca Airport taxiway rehabilitation be approved pending County Council budget approval. Motion Carried.
AAMA Seminar - June
Members discussed the Alberta Airports Managers Association Seminar scheduled for June 13-15, 2018 in Edmonton.
CHAIR ADMINISTRATOR
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Resolution Moved by Member Rawson that Members Woytovicz and Murray AP 18-10 be approved to attend the Alberta Airports Managers Association Seminar. Motion Carried.
Lease Rates
Mr. De Wet reviewed the Administrative Report addressing lease rates at the Athabasca Airport.
Resolution Moved by Member Johnson that the Athabasca Airport lease rates AP 18-11 remain at $0.90/sq. meter for 2018. Motion Carried.
Flying Club Meeting
Discussion ensued regarding the possibility of establishing a flying club for the Athabasca Airport.
Resolution Moved by Member Haines that Administration be approved to AP 18-12 facilitate an information session on starting a flying club at the Athabasca Airport. Motion Carried.
Instrument Rated Approach
Member Haines brought forward an inquiry from a public member regarding landing systems. Discussion ensued.
AIRPORT MANAGER REPORT:
Airport Manager Report
Airport Administrator De Wet reviewed his manager's report for all Members present.
Resolution Moved by Member Rawson that the January 11, 2018 Airport AP 18-13 Manager's Report be accepted as information. Motion Carried.
INFORMATION:
November 2017 AAMA Newsletter
December 2017 AAMA Newsletter
CHAIR ADMINISTRATOR
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Athabasca Airport Committee Meeting Athabasca County January 11, 2018 - 9:30 AM County Office - Riverview Room
Resolution Moved by Member Johnson that both the November 2017 and AP 18-14 December 2017 AAMA Newsletters be accepted as information. Motion Carried.
NEXT MEETING:
The next Athabasca Airport Committee meeting was scheduled for April 5, 2018
ADJOURNMENT:
Chair Murray adjourned the meeting at 10:52 a.m.
CHAIR ADMINISTRATOR
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Arrangements include meetings or correspondence with the following groups: RCMP, STARS, CASARA, Athabasca Classic Cruisers, Barry Pendrak Airshows, Alberta Fish and Wildlife, Royal Canadian Air Force, Boom 94.1, sponsors and invitations on behalf of the Reeve to various dignitaries. Respectfully, Norm De Wet, Health, Safety & Facilities Coordinator Page 17 of 66 <=_m:m: 5 2.2 New >E>m>mn> 3:21 29.3 cm< $8 1 NEE > >mm3.8: 2 05 muuxmamzos. Um_m_wm< AIRPORT NEWSLETTER February 12 , 2 0 1 8 AAMA Board of Directors William Stewart, Chair Airport Manager, Peace River Airport Logan Boyd, Vice-Chair Airport Operations Coordinator, l Medicine Hat Regional Airport Fred Ackerman, Director Transport Canada Liaison, Lloydminster Airport Norman De Wet, Director Safety & Facilities Coordinator, Athabasca County Wade Frasz, Director Airport Manager, Lloydminster Airport Pierre Gauthier, Director Airport Manager, Slave Lake Airport Kenneth Launchberry, Director Airport Operator, Manning Municipal Airport Sam Shine, Director Airport Manager, Edson Airport Ken Fowler, Director Airport Manager, Rocky Mountain House Airport CONFERENCES & TRAINING IAAE Canada Online Courses May 27-30 IAAE Canada FOAM Conference – Toronto, ON Jun 11-15 AAMA 2018 Airfield Maintenance Seminar – Edmonton, AB Jun 18-20 IAAE Canada BASOS - Basic Airport Safety and Operation – Medicine Hat, AB Sept 10-13 2018 SWIFT Conference – Niagara Falls, ON Oct 22-26 2018 Accreditation Academy – Calgary, AB News items for information only, sources as indicated. Photos copyrighted as per caption credit. Provided for members of AAMA http://www.albertaairports.ca/ email: [email protected] Page 19 of 66 AGENDA ITEM # 7.3 News items for information only, sources as indicated. Photos copyrighted as per caption credit. Provided for members of AAMA http://www.albertaairports.ca/ email: [email protected] Page 20 of 66 AGENDA ITEM # 7.3 News items for information only, sources as indicated. Photos copyrighted as per caption credit. Provided for members of AAMA http://www.albertaairports.ca/ email: [email protected] Page 21 of 66 AGENDA ITEM # 7.3 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 invite readers to submit articles and photographs related to their airport operation so others may benefit from the information. January 11, 2018 1. Airport fire protection a money-loser for fire department – CBC News Providing fire protection for the runways at the Calgary International Airport is a money-loser for the City of Calgary. Fire chief Steve Dongworth won't disclose how much the Calgary airport authority annually pays the city for staffing its fire station. Calgary Airport Authority fire service 2. Fuel failure at airport – Athabasca Advocate equipment (DIPPLE/CBC News). Athabasca County's regional airport fuelling system was taken offline for four days after malfunctioning due to extreme temperatures after Christmas.The Avgas 100 low lead fuelling system at the Athabasca Regional Airport was shut down Dec. 29 and was returned to normal operations Jan. 2, according to Athabasca County communications co-ordinator Karl Kopan. January 15, 2018 3. Highway closures from wildfires help push Prince George airport to record year – CBC News Prince George's airport had its busiest year in 2017, driven by passengers trying to bypass wildfires and new flights to Edmonton, Alta., and Dawson Creek, B.C.The biggest increases came in July and August, which saw passenger traffic increase by 18 and 21 per cent over the same month in 2016, respectively. 4. Saint John Airport hoping to land $11 million in federal funding – Global News Officials at the Saint John Airport are anxiously awaiting word from the federal government on funding that they hope will lead to major infrastructure upgrades.They’re looking for $11 million from the National Transportation Corridor Fund. That’s enough to fund half of a $22-million project to repave the airport’s two runways and install new LED runway lighting. 5. Historic flight school could fall victim to pilot shortage, lack of funding – CBC News This should be a year of celebration as the historic Ottawa Flying Club reaches a milestone of nine decades soaring through open skies above the nation's capital. Instead, the famous flight school is facing financial dark clouds. The not-for-profit organization struggled in 2017 because bad weather impacted flying time, which hurt revenues. It's also coping with the fallout from a pilot shortage. Ottawa Flying Club 6. Plans for an aviation program at the college are taking off – CHAT News (BAXC/CBC NEWS) A new aviation diploma program is set to take off at Medicine Hat College in partnership with Super T Aviation.The two organizations signed a memorandum of understanding this afternoon with the goal of making the program a reality.Plans are still in the works for exactly what the program would look like and the courses that would be offered. News items for information only, sources as indicated. Photos copyrighted as per caption credit. Provided for members of AAMA http://www.albertaairports.ca/ email: [email protected] Page 22 of 66 AGENDA ITEM # 7.3 January 16, 2018 7. Hoping to land support – Bonnyville Nouvelle The Cold Lake Regional Airport is hoping to land some funding from the MD of Bonnyville to improve its taxiways. Airport users Jeff Knight and Eric Hansen made a presentation to the MD of Bonnyville during their meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 10, regarding the current state of the taxiways at the regional airport. Their ask, is for the MD to match the City of Cold Lake’s contribution of $500,000. January 17, 2018 8. Carbon monoxide forces evacuation of flight tower at St. John's airport – CBC News A proposal for a campground at Innisfail’s Big Bend Airport has been put in a holding pattern. Central Alberta Gliding Club president Leo Deschamps went before Red Deer County’s municipal planning commission for approval of a seven-RV site campground at the airport just northwest of Innisfail. 9. North Peace Airport saw over a quarter million passengers last year – Energetic City.ca The North Peace Regional Airport has once again recorded a year with over 250,000 passenger movements.The Airport’s Managing Director Gord Duke said that in 2017, a total of 252,898 passengers boarded flights at YXJ, an increase of nearly five percent over 2016. 10. Ponoka Airport taxiway improvement costs overrun – Ponoka News The airport taxiway extension project for the Town of Ponoka was overrun by $31,000. Ponoka Airport (GOOGLE Town council heard of the overage Jan. 9 during the regular meeting where it was explained by Chris MAPS) McKenna, director of operations and property services, that the main reason was due to extra gravel needed to build up the base for the north leg of the taxiway. January 18, 2018 11. Trail tackles landscape and security at YZZ – Trail Times As budget talks heat up council tables this time of year, on Monday, Trail officials agreed to a pre-budget authorization of $265,000 for work at the Trail Regional Airport (YZZ). In a city report, YZZ manager Robert Baker noted that, due to financial constraints, landscaping was delayed during the design phase of the new terminal building.However, the airport committee approved the landscaping component last year and final design work is well underway. 12. Snowbirds to fly over Camrose skies again – Camrose Canadian The Snowbirds will turn the skies over Camrose into their personal playground this summer. The City of Camrose council approved founding for the Canadian Forces elite aerobatics at the regular council meeting on Monday by a vote of 4-3.The performance will take place on July 18. News items for information only, sources as indicated. Photos copyrighted as per caption credit. Provided for members of AAMA http://www.albertaairports.ca/ email: [email protected] Page 23 of 66 AGENDA ITEM # 7.3 January 18, 2018 13. Air Canada to conduct ‘immediate safety review’ following San Francisco close calls – Toronto Star Following two alarming close-calls at San Francisco International Airport last year, Air Canada has agreed to an immediate safety review of its entire operations, including increased pilot training and a closer look at the airline’s arrivals and departures at SFO. January 19, 2018 14.NAV CANADA reports December traffic figures – Nav Canada Press Release NAV CANADA announced today its traffic figures for the month of December 2017 as measured in weighted charging units for enroute, terminal and oceanic air navigation services, in comparison to the prior fiscal year. January 22, 2018 Two CF-18 Hornets in flight (POSTMEDIA) 15. Cold Lake to benefit from used Australian F-18 acquisition- Cold Lake Sun When Canada was looking to buy new Super Hornets from Boeing, the understanding was that they would be set up in one stand alone squadron, and it was likely to be at 4 Wing Cold Lake, to simplify maintenance and operations. Now that Canada has scrapped the decision to buy the Super Hornets, after Boeing filed a trade complaint against Bombardier, a Canadian aviation company, the question is how will the 18 used Australian F-18s be distributed? Will they be in one location as was planned for the Super Hornets? 16.Gusty crosswind conditions led to Inland Air hard landing on water: TSB – Skies Magazine In its investigation report released on Dec. 23, 2018, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) determined that the attempt to land in gusty crosswind conditions led to the hard landing of a floatplane in Kitkatla, B.C. On May 24, 2016, a de Havilland DHC-2 Beaver seaplane operated by Inland Air Ltd. was conducting a crosswind landing at Kitkatla Water Aerodrome, B.C., with the pilot and six passengers on board. January 23, 2018 17.First Air announces proposal for growth to Canada's Arctic – First Air Press Release In partnership with The Ottawa Airport Authority and Aeroterm, First Air submitted two separate applications to the National Trade Corridors Fund (NTCF). This Government of Canada program was announced mid-2017 to provide funding for infrastructure projects that help support the flow of goods and passengers throughout the transportation system by reducing bottlenecks and addressing capacity issues. Ensuring that Canada's northern communities benefit from these important infrastructure projects was identified as an important priority for the NTCF. News items for information only, sources as indicated. Photos copyrighted as per caption credit. Provided for members of AAMA http://www.albertaairports.ca/ email: [email protected] Page 24 of 66 AGENDA ITEM # 7.3 January 24, 2018 18.Hamilton’s Munro International is now Canada’s fastest growing airport – Global News Hamilton’s Munro Airport’s is flying high. Cathie Puckering, acting president and CEO for John C. Munro International Airport, said passenger traffic jumped 80 per cent last year over 2016 to become the country’s fastest growing airport. 19.TSB blames optical illusion, unsecured cargo for fatal plane crash – Herald News The fatal crash of a small float plane in central British Columbia was partly the result of an optical illusion associated with low-altitude flights, as well as overweight and improperly secured cargo, the Transportation Safety Board says. 20. Lease rates at Ponoka Airport are changing – Ponoka News Airport lease rates are changing at the Ponoka Industrial Airport. Town council approved amendments to the lease rates during the regular meeting Jan. 9 after hearing that the current rates create some imbalance for leaseholders. January 25, 2018 21. CanWest’s hangar taking shape fast – Medicine Hat News The shell of the building for Medicine Hat’s new air ambulance provider is now in place. Two weeks ago the contractor was still working on the foundation, and now it already looks like a building/hangar at Medicine Hat Airport.“The hangar is progressing as expected. We are very pleased with the progress, and the contractor is aware of the timeline that is before us, therefore he is working closely with his crew to stay on CanWest has begun construction of schedule,” said CanWest CEO Jake Fehr. a new hangar at the Medicine Hat Airport (McKEE/CHAT TV NEWS) 22. Airport committee to mull over options – Niagara Falls Review A call that was put out to anybody in the private sector who may be interested in investing in Niagara District Airport closes at the end of January Niagara Falls CAO Ken Todd updated his city council Tuesday evening about recent work undertaken by an airport liaison committee comprising the three mayors and three chief administrative officers from the airport-owning municipalities, as well as the airport’s general manager and manager. 23. Plane ‘too heavy:’ Passengers in Fond du Lac crash file class action lawsuit – Canadian Underwriter Survivors of a plane crash in a remote community in northern Saskatchewan have filed a class-action lawsuit alleging the airline was negligent. The claim against West Wind Aviation and Athabasca Basin Development, the airline’s majority shareholder, alleges that their acts or omissions harmed those on the plane. The plaintiffs include six passengers who were on board the flight when it went down near the Fond du Lac airstrip shortly after taking off on Dec. 13. 24. Who needs a pilot? – Castanet Canadians may not be quite ready to fly on a pilotless aircraft but technological advances in self-driving vehicles are already opening the door to autonomous commercial flight, an increasingly attractive prospect for industry players facing a dearth of pilots. Aviation consultant Mike Doiron believes that pilotless flights will be viable in the next five to ten years, "but whether it's acceptable to the general travelling public, that'll be a whole different kettle of fish." Aviation Consultant, Mike Doiron (CANADIANPRESS/VAUGHNN (SLADE/MHN) January 26, 2018 25. Bombardier scores victory as top U.S. trade agency nixes duties – The Globe and Mail The top U.S. trade agency has struck down punishing duties of nearly 300 per cent on imports of Bombardier Inc.'s C Series airliners into the United States – a surprise victory for the Canadian plane maker as attention now shifts to its plans to build the marquée aircraft in Alabama. 26. Man dies following workplace incident at Sudbury Airport – CBC News An investigation is underway after a workplace death at the Sudbury Airport. Sudbury Police say they were called to the airport Thursday at 11:35 a.m. Corporate communications coordinator Kaitlyn Dunn says police do not believe the death is criminal or suspicious in nature. News items for information only, sources as indicated. Photos copyrighted as per caption credit. Provided for members of AAMA http://www.albertaairports.ca/ email: [email protected] Page 25 of 66 AGENDA ITEM # 7.3 January 30, 2018 27. World's biggest licensed cannabis facility gets green light to grow – Metro News The world’s largest licensed cannabis facility just got the green light to start growing right outside of Edmonton.Aurora Sky, the 800,000-square-foot greenhouse located on the Edmonton International Airport land, received its Health Canada cultivation licence Monday.“We are excited as can be,” said Cam Battley, Chief Corporate Officer of Aurora Cannabis. January 31, 2018 World’s largest cannabis facility at Edmonton International Airport (METRONEWS) 28. Keeping runways clear at Gander Airport - The Northern Pen The maintenance crew at Gander International Airport springs into action as fresh snow falls on the tarmac. The crew plays a critical role to ensure runways and surrounding areas are clear of snow for airplanes to safely land and take off. 29. Launch of WestJet Link flights from Calgary to 5 Alberta, B.C. cities delayed by 3 months - CBC News WestJet's launch of its planned new regional air service, WestJet Link, is being delayed by three months, the company said in a release Wednesday.In November, WestJet announced a capacity purchase agreement with Pacific Coastal Airlines that would connect Lethbridge, Lloydminster, Medicine Hat, Cranbrook and Prince George with the Calgary International. 30. Cockpits on camera? - Skies Magazine “The International Civil Aviation Organization has signalled that it intends to move forward with a standard for video and image recordings in cockpits,” said Fox. “It simply hasn’t made its way in the international forum yet–but it’s on their horizon for sure.” February 1, 2018 31. WestJet's Swoop will take off in June with low-cost flights between 5 cities - CBC The maintenance crew at Gander International Airport springs into action as fresh snow falls on the tarmac. The crew plays a critical role to ensure runways and surrounding areas are clear of snow for airplanes to safely land and take off. February 5, 2018 WestJet has launched Swoop, an ultra-low cost carrier. (WESTJET) 32. Lack of coordination to blame for close call at Calgary airport - 660 News A close call between an Air Canada plane and a cargo aircraft is being blamed on a lack of coordination at YYC Calgary International Airport. The Transportation Safety Board is out with a report on an incident from Dec. 2, 2016, when a Sunwest plane crossed the runway while the Air Canada plane was taking off. 33. AHS has a plan for air ambulance service while the Medicine Hat Airport is under construction - CHAT News “The Medicine Hat Airport will undergo runway construction leaving many people wondering what will happen to air ambulance services during the closure. Darren Sandbeck, EMS Chief Paramedic for Alberta Health Services, said they do have a plan in place for the period of time the Medicine Hat Airport runway will be unavailable.“Non-urgent patient transfers will be done by ground out of Medicine Hat,” he said. “More urgent transfers that still need aircraft will be done by moving the patient to the Bow Island Airport, where they will meet the aircraft and fly on from there.” Sandbeck said although Medicine Hat Airport’s runway will be under construction, helicopters will still be able to take off and land. 34. HALO getting second helicopter, hospital helipad passes inspection - CHAT News After over a decade of operating with just one helicopter, HALO Air Rescue is doubling the size of their fleet. HALO is purchasing a new twin-engine BK 117 model aircraft, something that chairman Dale Thacker said is necessary for growing the program.“We ran into a situation here at a joint fundraiser between HALO and STARS, that we were told that the Emergency Link Centre wouldn't take the HALO program seriously until we had a twin-engine helicopter.” February 6, 2018 35. Valemount Council meeting: airport lighting grant, - The Rocky Mountain Goat Valemont Town Council Council approved staff to apply for the BC Air Access Program for Rehabilitation to the (TRMG) Valemount Airport lighting system and should the grant be awarded, then a maximum of $40,000 from the village’s general surplus account be dedicated to Airport Improvements. News items for information only, sources as indicated. Photos copyrighted as per caption credit. Provided for members of AAMA http://www.albertaairports.ca/ email: [email protected] Page 26 of 66 AGENDA ITEM # 7.3 February 7, 2018 36. On-time departure: The C Series in service - Skies Magazine The more money a new aircraft makes (or saves) the greater its value, especially if it is easy to maintain and consistently delivers its fare-paying passengers to their destinations on time. Developing a new clean sheet aircraft design powered by an entirely new turbofan family is an expensive and risky venture, which is why it doesn’t occur very often. February 8, 2018 37. Integra Air ending Medicine Hat to Edmonton flight Friday - CHAT News Integra Air is ending passenger service from the Medicine Hat Regional Airport.The company in a phone call with CHAT News Today Thursday night confirmed it will no longer be offering flights from Medicine Hat to Edmonton.The final flight is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. on Friday. February 8, 2018 Integra Air aircraft (CHATNEWS) 38. Electrical problems with lights at Williams Lake Airport’s landing strip solved - Williams Lake Tribune Lights are working again on the landing strip at the Williams Lake Airport. Electrical problems with runway lights had been impacting flights at the Williams Lake Airport since Wednesday afternoon, but were fixed late Thursday. February 9, 2018 39. Nunavut drone operator seeking high flyers to train - Nunatsiaq Online Nunavut youth who dream of becoming professional drone operators could receive a break this spring. Arctic UAV, an Iqaluit-based company that uses unmanned aerial vehicles to shoot high-resolution images, is looking for candidates to attend a two- week youth training camp. Parkland Airport has taken the first February 10, 2018 step in insolvency proceedings (SPRUCEGROVEEXAMINER) 40. Community group calls for closure of Parkland Airport, again - Spruce Grove Examiner The Parkland Airport is once again under fire from the residents of the Sandhills area who have called for Parkland County and the Government of Canada to close the airport for unpaid taxes. ALBERTA AIRPORTS MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION AAMA Office Attention: Norm DeWet BOX 554 ATHABASCA AB T9S 2A5 email: [email protected] News items for information only, sources as indicated. Photos copyrighted as per caption credit. Provided for members of AAMA http://www.albertaairports.ca/ email: [email protected] Page 27 of 66 AGENDA ITEM # 7.3 AIRPORT NEWSLETTER January 15 , 2 0 1 8 AAMA Board of Directors William Stewart, Chair Airport Manager, Peace River Airport Logan Boyd, Vice-Chair Airport Operations Coordinator, Medicine Hat Regional Airport Fred Ackerman, Director Transport Canada Liaison, Lloydminster Airport Norman De Wet, Director Safety & Facilities Coordinator, Athabasca County Wade Frasz, Director Airport Manager, Lloydminster Airport Pierre Gauthier, Director Airport Manager, Slave Lake Airport Kenneth Launchberry, Director Airport Operator, Manning Municipal Airport Sam Shine, Director Airport Manager, Edson Airport Ken Fowler, Director Airport Manager, Rocky Mountain House Airport CONFERENCES & TRAINING IAAE Canada Online Courses May 27-30 IAAE Canada FOAM Conference – Toronto, ON Jun 11-15 AAMA 2018 Airfield Maintenance Seminar – Edmonton, AB Jun 18-20 IAAE Canada BASOS - Basic Airport Safety and Operation – Medicine Hat, AB Sept 10-13 2018 SWIFT Conference – Niagara Falls, ON Oct 22-26 2018 Accreditation Academy – Calgary, AB News items for information only, sources as indicated. Photos copyrighted as per caption credit. Provided for members of AAMA http://www.albertaairports.ca/ email: [email protected] Page 28 of 66 AGENDA ITEM # 7.3 News items for information only, sources as indicated. Photos copyrighted as per caption credit. Provided for members of AAMA http://www.albertaairports.ca/ email: [email protected] Page 29 of 66 AGENDA ITEM # 7.3 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 invite readers to submit articles and photographs related to their airport operation so others may benefit from the information. December 12, 2017 1. County extends airport contract to March 31 – by Olivia Bako, The Westlock News Westlock County has extended the deadline of its airport contract with the Town of Westlock to March 31, 2018 to give the new county council time to understand the terms and operations.The majority of county council voted to extend the contract at its Nov. 28 meeting. Town of Westlock Airport (BAKO/WN) December 13, 2017 2. Airport users express concerns with new bylaw – by Kenneth Brown, The Kindersley Clarion After concerns over Kindersley’s proposed airport bylaw were raised, town council has opted to delay passing it. The first reading of Bylaw 10-17, to regulate the Kindersley Regional Airport and to provide for airport authority, rules, regulations and fees, was given at a council meeting on Nov. 27. December 18, 2017 3. Grande Prairie Airport seeking feedback – Herold Tribune The Grande Prairie Airport is seeking feedback on its air service. An online survey has been set up in order to “understand the changing market conditions and needs of the travelling public in the region,” a press release stated. 4. No mechanical issues with plane that crashed at Springbank Airport, killed two – by Crystal Laderas, 660 News A training plane didn’t hit even reach 300 feet in the air before a steep dive into the terrain at the Springbank Airport that resulted in the death of two people on Oct. 26, 2017. The Transportation Safety Board (TSB) released an updated report on its investigation into the incident that left an instructor and a student from the Springbank Air Training College dead. December 19, 2017 5. King Air fleet to support air ambulance missions in Alberta – Textron Aviation Textron Aviation Inc. has begun delivery to CanWest Air, a division of Nor-Alta Aviation Leasing, Inc. When completed, this delivery will include nine Beechcraft King Air turboprop aircraft – eight King Air 250 and one King Air 350 aircraft–which CanWest is purchasing to provide air King Air 250 (TEXTRON ambulance support to Alberta Health Services in Alberta. AVIATION) News items for information only, sources as indicated. Photos copyrighted as per caption credit. Provided for members of AAMA http://www.albertaairports.ca/ email: [email protected] Page 30 of 66 AGENDA ITEM # 7.3 December 20, 2017 6. Airport earns award for Town of Smithers – by Chris Gareau, BC Local News The Town of Smithers was one of seven government entities to be the first to receive a Best of Public Procurement Award from the British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA). It received the award for the Smithers Regional Airport expansion and modernization project. 7. Innisfail airport wants more camping – by Paul Crowley, Red Deer Advocate A proposal for a campground at Innisfail’s Big Bend Airport has been put in a holding pattern. Central Alberta Gliding Club president Leo Deschamps went before Red Deer County’s municipal planning commission for approval of a seven-RV site campground at the airport just northwest of Innisfail. 8. NAV CANADA reports November traffic figures – Nav Canada Press Release Air traffic in November 2017 increased by an average of 5.4 per cent compared to the same month in 2016.Fiscal 2018 year- to-date traffic has been 5.6 per cent higher than in the prior fiscal year. NAV CANADA’s fiscal year runs from September 1 to August 31. December 21, 2017 9. Improperly secured bag likely caused Tweed, Ont., helicopter crash – by Trevor Pritchard, CBC News 4 Hydro One workers were killed while performing routine maintenance work on a hydro line. An improperly secured external bag came loose and struck the tail rotor of the helicopter that crashed last week near Tweed, Ont., killing all four people on board, the Transportation Safety Board says. December 22, 2017 10. Calgary airport sets record with 16 million passengers – Postmedia News The Calgary International Airport marked a milestone Friday with its 16-millionth passenger travelling through the terminal this year.Celebrations of the record included a candy buffet and Helicopter Crash Scene (TSB) prizes for passengers on a WestJet flight destined for Belize. 11. Peterborough Airport changes flight paths due to noise complaints – by Taylor Clysdale, My Kawartha Planes from Peterborough Airport are now flying 500-feet higher when taking off or landing from circuit patterns to help deal with noise complaints. But a member of a new group made up of concerned residents and airport staff say they’re having a hard time hearing the difference. 12.Campbell River Airport Launching City-Owned Jet Fuel Facility –Business Examiner Jet fuel sales at the Campbell River Airport (YBL) will be provided at a more spacious facility and at a more competitive price starting Dec. 28.Based on an Airport Commission business case demonstrating the potential for increased revenue for the airport from the resale of jet fuel as an independent dealer, Campbell River City Council approved the purchase of a jet fuel tank and delivery trucks in the 2017 Financial Plan. The British Columbia Air Access Program (BCAAP) contributed up to $903,250 to this capital project. News items for information only, sources as indicated. Photos copyrighted as per caption credit. Provided for members of AAMA http://www.albertaairports.ca/ email: [email protected] Page 31 of 66 AGENDA ITEM # 7.3 13. Pilot uninjured after plane crash south of Fort McMurray – by Vincent McDermott, Fort McMurray Today A pilot is lucky to be alive after surviving a Thursday afternoon plane crash. At approximately 5:05 p.m., Wood Buffalo RCMP say the pilot of a 1974 Cessna 185 left the Fort McMurray airport for Wetaskiwin. Approximately 10 to 15 minutes after taking off, he reported the engine was losing power and “running rough.” 14.FAA: Farm equipment radio interference threatens air traffic – by Jeff Martin, The Associated Press Radio interference from a farm’s massive metal crop-watering structure is causing havoc for air traffic in the sky over Georgia, federal authorities said in a lawsuit filed this week. December 24, 2017 15. 80% of travellers confident in airport security screening,- by Catherine Tunney, CBC News The level of confidence passengers have in security screening is the highest it has been since CATSA, a Crown corporation, began tracking customer satisfaction five years ago, according to an internal government report released to CBC News under the Access to Information Act. Four out of five passengers said they had confidence in the security CATSA employees screen passengers at YVR screening procedures at Canada's airports, rating the process five, six or seven out of seven. (Hayward/Canadian Press 16.West Wind grounding hints at 'glaring' safety issues – by Guy Quenneville, CBC News, Transport Canada's swift grounding of all flights from the company whose plane crashed in remote Fond-du-Lac, Sask., is a rare step according to several Canadian aviation experts, and the move could indicate a "glaring discrepancy" in the company's safety procedures. December 25, 2017 17.Helijet receives heaviest aviation fines from Transport Canada in B.C – by Larry Pynn, Vancouver Sun Richmond-based Helijet has received the heaviest fines from Transport Canada so far this year for aviation violations in B.C., a review of federal enforcement files by Postmedia News reveals.Helijet was fined a total of $26,250 on six counts over four separate days for failure to operate an aircraft “in accordance with the operating limitations set out in the aircraft flight manual.” Fern Jr. Passed away on th December 27, 2017 Dec 25 . He was hospitalized following the aircraft crash. Dec 13, 18.19-year-old Arson Fern Jr. dead after Fond du Lac airliner crash – by Alex MacPherson, 2017 (GOFUNDME) Saskatoon Starphoenix Arson Fern Jr. was a “friendly guy” who was always smiling and made a point of saying hello to everyone his met. Fern, 19, died around 6:20 p.m. on Christmas Day, almost two weeks after he sustained critical injuries when a West Wind Aviation airliner crashed moments after taking off from the Fond du Lac airport. News items for information only, sources as indicated. Photos copyrighted as per caption credit. Provided for members of AAMA http://www.albertaairports.ca/ email: [email protected] Page 32 of 66 AGENDA ITEM # 7.3 December 30, 2017 19.New highs at YLW – by Kevin Rothwell, Castanet Kelowna International Airport is the fastest growing airport in Canada, according to preliminary numbers from YLW. "We will be over the 1.9 million passenger mark which is a ten percent increase (over 2016)," said Airport Manager Sam Samaddar. "In terms of class one and class two airports, we are leading the way in the country." January 1, 2018 20.WestJet Sets Two 2017 Records – by Marsha Mowers,Travelpulse WestJet has set two records for guests flown in a single day.On Wednesday, December 20, 2017, the airline flew just over 75,000 guests, while on December 22 the airline flew 80,000 guests across its network. Both days surpass the previous record of 74,600 set on December 23, 2016. January 2, 2018 21. 2017 the safest year on record for commercial air travel – Thomson Reuters Airlines recorded zero accident deaths in commercial passenger jets last year, according to a Dutch consulting firm and an aviation safety group that tracks crashes, making 2017 the safest year on record for commercial air travel. Dutch aviation consulting firm To70 and the Aviation Safety Network both reported Monday there were no commercial passenger jet fatalities in 2017.. January 4, 2018 22. CanWest constructing hangar for new air ambulance service – by Charles Lefebvre, Chat News Today Construction on the new hangar space for CanWest Air Ambulance is well underway, and the company says the building itself will be up by the end of the month.The city approved a lease agreement for CanWest to develop space for a hangar at the airport during the last meeting on December 18, and contractors began work on the site the next day, according to CanWest. 23. 'Mystery shopper' promo code scam cost Air Canada thousands – CBC News A Cathay Dragon pilot who used a mystery shopper promo code to scam Air Canada out of thousands of dollars worth of discount first class flights has been ordered to repay the CanWest has begun construction airline more than $36,000. of a new hangar at the Medicine Hat Airport (McKEE/CHAT TV NEWS) January 6, 2018 24. Local flight training company set to become world training hub for Twin Otters – by Bryan P, Calgary Herald Occupying office space at the Viking Air hangar at Calgary International Airport, Pacific Sky Aviation is home to the world’s only ‘level D’ flight simulator for the Twin Otter 400 aircraft, a recently awarded Transport Canada certification that allows pilots to log simulator time as real-world flying hours.It’s also the world’s only top-tier simulator for seaplanes, allowing students to safely learn what usually could only be learned on the water. 25. 'It was chaos': Planes collide on Toronto airport tarmac – by Malone Mullin, CBC News Two airliners collided on the ground at Toronto's Pearson International Airport on Friday night, causing a small fire on one and an emergency evacuation of the other.WestJet Flight 2425, arriving from Cancun, had 168 passengers and six crew on board, and was waiting to proceed to A Sunwing aircraft while on the gate when a Sunwing aircraft backed into it, around 6:20 p.m. ET. pushback collided with a WestJet aircraft (FILL/CBC January 7, 2018 NEWS) 26. Cameco switches from using West Wind Aviation to subsidiary Transwest Air – Global News Cameco is no longer flying its staff through West Wind Aviation, after one of the company’s planes crashed near Fond-du- Lac, Sask., in December.Gord Struthers, a spokesperson for the uranium mining company, said they will now fly its employees through Transwest Air. News items for information only, sources as indicated. Photos copyrighted as per caption credit. Provided for members of AAMA http://www.albertaairports.ca/ email: [email protected] Page 33 of 66 AGENDA ITEM # 7.3 January 8, 2018 27. Who's going to fly the plane? Pilot shortage could get worse for regional carriers – by Kyle Bakx, CBC A pilot shortage across Canada is causing some regional carriers to cancel flights, put less experienced pilots in the cockpit and has even had an impact on some air ambulance services. A combination of factors is causing the shortage — ever- increasing air travel by Canadians, a shortage around the world and a large number of pilots reaching retirement. January 9, 2018 28. Integra Air files lawsuit against AHS – by Gillian Slade, Medicine Hat News Construction of a facility for the new air ambulance contractor is underway but so are several legal challenges. Integra Air, the current air ambulance provider for Medicine Hat and Calgary, has filed a lawsuit against Alberta Health Services and CanWest Air, which was awarded the contract for most of the province. January 11, 2018 Pictured is Integra Air base manager, Adam Kiess (SLADE/MHN) 29. City investigates potential Snowbirds return – by Josh Aldrich, Camrose Canadian The Camrose Flying Club brought a presentation to the Committee of the Whole on Jan. 2 with the opportunity for a July 18 stop over by the Canadian Forces aerobatics squadron. The Snowbirds have performed in the city four times before, but it has been four years since they last flew out of the Camrose Airport. 30. Increased Yellowknife airport fees already taking a toll, says Air North - by Richard Gleeson, CBC News There are already signs of a chilling effect on travel to and from Yellowknife as a result of increases to airport fees, according to the president of a major northern airline.Six months ago the territorial government introduced a new airport improvement fee and tripled the fees paid by airlines that use the airport. The government says the $10 million the fees will generate each year will be used to make the airport more attractive to travellers. January 12, 2018 31. Cat’s out of the bag: Calgary airport adds feline friends to pet therapy program - by Reid Fiest, Global News Heather Rutherford wasn’t — and still isn’t — sure if she’s a cat person, but her cat, named Taz, is definitely a people person.The three-year-old male domestic short hair is one of the first feline additions to YYC Calgary International Airport’s pet therapy program which started with K9s in 2016. YYC’s pet therapy program debuted in 2016 (GLOBAL) 32. WestJet prepares for global expansion - WestJet Press Release WestJet announced that three new vice-presidents will be joining its senior leadership team. 33. Fuel polluted soil at airport to remain untouched by Derek Cornet, La Ronge NOW Two spots at the La Ronge Airport contaminated with petroleum should be monitored and cleaned by the province, according to La Ronge Council.The decision was made Jan. 10 at a regular council meeting, where Ministry of Environment Project Manager Jeff Hendry presented three options to move forward on the issue. Council had to choose between having the contaminated soil completely dug up and transported south, partially removed, or left in place. PLEASE NOTE THE CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE ASSOCIATION ALBERTA AIRPORTS MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION AAMA Office Attention: Norm DeWet BOX 554 ATHABASCA AB T9S 2A5 email: [email protected] News items for information only, sources as indicated. Photos copyrighted as per caption credit. Provided for members of AAMA http://www.albertaairports.ca/ email: [email protected] Page 34 of 66 AGENDA ITEM # 7.3 AIRPORT NEWSLETTER March 20 , 2 0 1 8 Greetings, The AAMA Board has been working with the Government of Alberta to improve funding to small airports within the province. Approximately a year ago we met with Alberta Transportation staff members to express our concerns on a number of topics including funding levels of the Community Airport Program (C.A.P.) and eligible projects within the plan. This meeting failed to yield the results that we had hoped. As such, a meeting with upper management was arranged and I’m pleased to report that this meeting was held on March 15, 2018. During the meeting I met with Assistant Deputy Minister, Ranjit Tharmalingam and his staff members. The tone of the meeting was positive with Assistant Deputy Minister Tharmalingam sympathizing with our concerns. As expected, it was explained to us that there is no additional funding available for the C.A.P. at this time. However, using information provided by the AAMA, the Minister’s Office is willing to look into other possible funding sources. As far as expanding the scope of the program to include equipment and other safety items it was explained that no such expansion would take place at this time. As expected, no changes to the program were agreed upon at the meeting. However, we have continued our dialog with the Ministers office and have taken significant steps towards our goal. Our next steps will be decided at the AAMA Board of Directors meeting to be held in Edmonton on April 3, 2018. This is a meeting open to all members and is an excellent opportunity to make sure that we are working for you. We hope to see you there! William Stewart, A.A.E. Chair, AAMA News items for information only, sources as indicated. Photos copyrighted as per caption credit. Provided for members of AAMA http://www.albertaairports.ca/ email: [email protected] Page 35 of 66 AGENDA ITEM # 7.3 AAMA Board of Directors William Stewart, Chair Airport Manager, Peace River Airport Logan Boyd, Vice-Chair Airport Operations Coordinator, Medicine Hat Regional Airport Fred Ackerman, Director Transport Canada Liaison, Lloydminster Airport Norman De Wet, Director Safety & Facilities Coordinator, Athabasca County Wade Frasz, Director Airport Manager, Lloydminster Airport Pierre Gauthier, Director Airport Manager, Slave Lake Airport Kenneth Launchberry, Director Airport Operator, Manning Municipal Airport Sam Shine, Director Airport Manager, Edson Airport Ken Fowler, Director Airport Manager, Rocky Mountain House Airport CONFERENCES & TRAINING IAAE Canada Online Courses Apr 17-18 AWC - Airport Wildlife Control – Fort McMurray, AB Apr 30- 1 QAA - Quality Assurance Auditing – Calgary, AB May 15-17 BCAC Airports & Air Operators Conference – Whistler, BC May 27-30 IAAE Canada FOAM Conference – Toronto, ON Jun 11-12 On-scene Controller Training – Edmonton, AB Jun 11-15 AAMA 2018 Airfield Maintenance Seminar – Edmonton, AB *REGISTRATION NOW OPEN* Jun 12-14 2018 CBAA Convention and Exhibition – Waterloo, ON Jun 18-20 IAAE Canada BASOS - Basic Airport Safety and Operation – Medicine Hat, AB Jun 19-21 QAA - Quality Assurance Auditing – Abbotsford, BC Sept 10-13 2018 SWIFT Conference – Niagara Falls, ON Sept 24-26 QAA - Quality Assurance Auditing – Toronto, ON Oct 22-26 2018 Accreditation Academy – Calgary, AB News items for information only, sources as indicated. Photos copyrighted as per caption credit. Provided for members of AAMA http://www.albertaairports.ca/ email: [email protected] Page 36 of 66 AGENDA ITEM # 7.3 * REGISTRATION NOW OPEN * News items for information only, sources as indicated. Photos copyrighted as per caption credit. Provided for members of AAMA http://www.albertaairports.ca/ email: [email protected] Page 37 of 66 AGENDA ITEM # 7.3 News items for information only, sources as indicated. Photos copyrighted as per caption credit. Provided for members of AAMA http://www.albertaairports.ca/ email: [email protected] Page 38 of 66 AGENDA ITEM # 7.3 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 invite readers to submit articles and photographs related to their airport operation so others may benefit from the information. February 12, 2018 1. Blue skies ahead for Hamilton International Airport – Bay Observer With 2017 passenger traffic climbing to 599,146 passengers versus 333,368 in 2016—Hamilton International Airport can claim to be Canada’s fastest growing airport. And 2018 should be a better year yet with the launch of Westjet’s Ultra low cost carrier—Swoop which will compete with Flair and possibly Canada Jetlines which also announced plans to fly from Hamilton in 2018. Swoop will use Hamilton February 14, 2018 as its eastern hub (BAYOBERVER) 2. $55-million expansion project for Nanaimo Airport terminal – Times Colonist Construction will start next month on the first phase of a 20-year expansion at Nanaimo Airport, where passenger numbers have been setting records in recent years. February 15, 2018 3. Imperial notifies Transport Canada of potential aviation fuel quality issue – Newswire.ca Imperial has notified regulators and customers of a potential fuel quality issue in aviation gasoline (sometimes referred to as "avgas" or "100 low lead") shipped from Strathcona refinery since Dec. 28, 2017. The primary concern is that the product quality issue may cause interference with on-board fuel gauge sensors of aircraft using avgas. February 19, 2018 4. Alberta Health Services faces lawsuits, judicial review over air ambulance contracts – CBC News Two Alberta airline companies are taking Alberta Health Services to court, with Northern Air alleging the agency's process for selecting air ambulance operators was "dramatically devoid of the appearance of fairness" and Integra Air alleging it was "a sham." February 20, 2018 5. Council approves Peterborough Airport master plan but neighbours still cry foul – Alberta Air Ambulance Global News (CBC NEWS) This should be a year of celebration as the historic Ottawa Flying Club reaches a milestone of nine decades soaring through open skies above the nation's capital. Instead, the famous flight school is facing financial dark clouds. The not- News items for information only, sources as indicated. Photos copyrighted as per caption credit. Provided for members of AAMA http://www.albertaairports.ca/ email: [email protected] Page 39 of 66 AGENDA ITEM # 7.3 February 20, 2018 6. Victoria airport to spend $19.4-million on passenger lounge upgrades – CTV News Victoria's airport is getting a $19.4-million makeover. The airport authority announced Tuesday that in response to rising passenger levels, the money will be spent over the next 27 months to expand the airport's lower passenger departure lounge. The expansion project will double the size of the lounge as well as install dedicated aircraft gates and covered walkways for passengers who currently have to walk across the tarmac to board. 7. Another year of growth at Skyxe Saskatoon Airport – Skies Magazine 2017 was the second-highest year ever for passengers at Skyxe Saskatoon Airport. With 1,462,751 passengers coming through its doors in 2017, Skyxe saw a 0.7% increase in passengers over 2016 and is only 1.4% behind the record year of 2014. 8. Airports seeks council support – Sherwood Park News Strathcona County administration is weighing the pros and cons of providing a letter of support for the Cooking Lake Airport. County Mayor Rod Frank brought forward a recommendation during the Feb. 6 council meeting to request administration to provide Cooking Lake Airport information on the implications of providing a letter of support for the South Cooking Lake (SHERWOODPARKNEWS) Airport’s application for registration as a qualified donee under the Income Tax Act, and the information would be provided to council for consideration by the end of the first quarter of 2018. 9. Canadian aircraft-parts company feels it’s NAFTA-proof – The Globe and Mail Ignoring the shifting winds of the North American trade deal as much as it can, Cyclone Manufacturing Inc. continues to look abroad. The Mississauga-headquartered company, founded in 1964 as a machine shop, has been expanding almost constantly into the global marketplace since it began focusing intensively on manufacturing aircraft components in the mid-1980s. February 23, 2018 10. 4 southern Alberta men killed after plane disappears in the U.S. – Global News Four southern Alberta men have been confirmed dead after an overdue airplane was located Friday with no survivors. Global News spoke with a family member who confirmed the four men from Warner, Alta. did not survive. 11. Four people hurt after plane skids off runway at Abbotsford Airport – The Canadian Press Some scary moments for people on a charter flight in the Fraser Valley today. An aircraft with 10 people aboard has skidded off an airport runway in Abbotsford. Airport general manager Parm Sidhu says efforts are underway to confirm what happened but no one was seriously hurt. Sidhu says two people were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, two had minor injuries and the remaining six aboard were not hurt. 12. 'Better, stronger and faster': Edmonton police unveil state-of-the-art helicopter – CBC News The Edmonton Police Service unveiled its new $5.9 million state-of-the-art Air 1 helicopter Friday at the Villeneuve airport, in Sturgeon County."Because the new Air 1 is better, stronger, and faster than our previous helicopters, we can provide a greater level of safety and support across the city," said Greg Preston, acting police chief. News items for information only, sources as indicated. Photos copyrighted as per caption credit. Provided for members of AAMA http://www.albertaairports.ca/ email: [email protected] Page 40 of 66 AGENDA ITEM # 7.3 February 26, 2018 13. Airplane damaged during landing at Fox Creek Airport – Whitecourt Star An airplane sustained damaged while attempting to land due to snow at Fox Creek Airport on Feb. 21. No injuries were reported. "He landed in the deep snow and the plane appeared to have pitched over a little bit and bent his (propeller)," said John Greathead, director of operations for the Town of Fox Creek. 14.NAV CANADA reports January December traffic figures – Nav Canada Press Release NAV CANADA announced today its traffic figures for the month of January 2018 as measured in weighted charging units for enroute, terminal and oceanic air navigation services, in comparison to the last fiscal year. February 27, 2018 Crews respond to emergency at Kingston Airport (THEWIG) 15. Aircraft emergency at Kingston airport- The Whig A pilot was unhurt after the Cessna she was flying made a “hard landing” that caused the front landing gear to collapse at Kingston Airport on Tuesday morning.Richard Reed, manager of the airport, was heading back to the airport from City Hall when the collision occurred. He said everything went according to plan. The air traffic controller activated the emergency response plan and Kingston Fire and Rescue, Kingston Police and Frontenac Paramedic Services all responded at about 10:25 a.m. 16.Snowy owls posing challenges for airport staff – The Standard The large number of owls spotted in local fields this winter have been a fascination for many in Niagara this winter — not so much for those at Niagara District Airport."We don't want any wildlife near the runway so as soon as we see it maintenance has to be called," said Cliff Reinhart, airport operations coordinator. 17.World’s busiest airport to close runway for 45 days next year – Travelweek News The world’s busiest airport for international passengers will see far less traffic in 2019 thanks to an official runway closure. Dubai International Airport (DXB), which in 2017 handled over 88 million passengers, has announced that one of its two runways will close for 45 days from April 16-May 30, 2019 due to the fact that it’s “nearing the end of its design life”. During this time, the runway will undergo resurfacing and replace its ground lighting. News items for information only, sources as indicated. Photos copyrighted as per caption credit. Provided for members of AAMA http://www.albertaairports.ca/ email: [email protected] Page 41 of 66 AGENDA ITEM # 7.3 February 28, 2018 18.B.C. airline's licence suspended after snowy runway skid that injured 2 – CBC News Transport Canada has suspended a B.C. airline's licence after two people were hurt when one of the company's planes skidded off a runway during a snowstorm in Abbotsford last week. March 1, 2018 19.Public asked to lobby for security improvements at GPA – Everything GP The Grande Prairie Airport is looking to the public for help in getting CATSA to provide more security personnel and equipment to help shorten line ups. CEO Brian Grant says they have been working on lobbying the government agency, but with little luck, so they are turning to social media for help. 20. Too much de-icing fluid cause of Saskatoon plane fire – CTV News An excessive amount of de-icing fluid caused a fire on an Air Canada Express plane on Feb. 17, according to a Transport Canada report. Jazz flight AC8585 was headed to Calgary, but shortly after takeoff, a passenger saw flames coming from the left engine exhaust tailpipe – forcing an emergency landing. 21. Snow, high winds paralyze European airports, claim lives – CBC News An extreme cold snap across Europe claimed more lives, forced the closure of airports in Scotland, Switzerland, France and Ireland and left hundreds of drivers stranded on snowy highways Thursday. Heavy snow and high winds halted all flights in and out of Dublin Airport, with authorities saying they are unlikely to resume until Saturday. Irish Rail said no trains are likely to run until Saturday. A man walks through a snow storm in Balloch, Scotland (THE 22. Free shuttles from airport to new outlet mall part of EIA deal – CBC News ASSOCIATED PRESS) Gamblers, shoppers, and horse-racing fans will be able to get around a new entertainment site at the Edmonton International Airport grounds without having to worry about parking. Edmonton, Leduc and the EIA signed an interim deal last week on an integrated transit system for the area. 23. CanWest wins ruling over Peace River – Medicine Hat News Survivors of a plane crash in a remote community in northern Saskatchewan have filed a class-action lawsuit alleging the airline was negligent. The claim against West Wind Aviation and Athabasca Basin Development, the airline’s majority shareholder, alleges that their acts or omissions harmed those on the plane. The plaintiffs include six passengers who were on board the flight when it went down near the Fond du Lac airstrip shortly after taking off on Dec. 13. March 3, 2018 24. Nav Canada says not enough air traffic controllers are women, minorities – The Canadian Press Assil Bedewi loves the complex task of directing the movements of the dozens of aircraft CanWest Air’s Hangar in Medicine that criss-cross her screen as they take off or come in for landing. As an air traffic Hat, AB (SLADE/MHN) controller for Nav Canada, it’s her responsibility to ensure the planes swooping in and out of some of Canada’s busiest airports have a safe path to take off and land without crossing paths. 25. Parkland Airport given extension at insolvency hearing – The Stony Plain Reporter Representatives of the Parkland Airport and the group opposing it, Opposing Parkland Airport (OPA), were in an Edmonton courthouse this past week during an insolvency hearing relating Parkland Airport has taken to the airport’s ongoing debt negotiations. On Monday, Feb. 26, the Parkland Airport was the first step in insolvency before the courts on the matter of insolvency hearings stemming from tax arrears amounting proceedings (SPRUCE to more than $300,000. GROVE EXAMINER) 26. Man dies following workplace incident at Sudbury Airport – CBC News An investigation is underway after a workplace death at the Sudbury Airport. Sudbury Police say they were called to the airport Thursday at 11:35 a.m. Corporate communications coordinator Kaitlyn Dunn says police do not believe the death is criminal or suspicious in nature. News items for information only, sources as indicated. Photos copyrighted as per caption credit. Provided for members of AAMA http://www.albertaairports.ca/ email: [email protected] Page 42 of 66 AGENDA ITEM # 7.3 March 6, 2018 27. Ruling against City offers lesson for West LRT expropriation – Edmonton Journal A new ruling should give a heads-up to anyone facing expropriation along the future west LRT line, a lawyer says.The Alberta Land Compensation Board this month found in favour of Can-West Corporate Air Charters, a company forced to move from the City Centre Airport when the city expropriated leases there to develop a residential neighbourhood. Can-West Air Chartres wins March 7, 2018 ruling against City of Edmonton (BLOOM/POST MEDIA) 28. Penticton airport to get $5 million facelift - Global News The Penticton Regional Airport is getting a $5 million face lift, according to federal government documents. A notice of proposed procurement has been issued by Public Works and Government Services Canada. The “Penticton ATB reconfiguration project” will involve the expansion of the security area, arrivals terminal, ticketing area, post-security departure gate, and new restaurant. 29. Drone flying near Kelowna airport prompts police warning - Vernon Morning Star A potentially hazardous drone flight near Kelowna’s International Airport, last month, has prompted a warning from police and airport officials.RCMP responded to a Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) or drone being flown near the Kelowna airport in February; however once on scene, they were unable to locate the drone or the operator. 30. WestJet says Swoop still headed for June takeoff despite issues with union - CBC News WestJet Airlines says it's still on course to launch its new Swoop ultra-low-cost carrier despite unresolved bargaining issues with the Air Line Pilots Association, as the two sides negotiate a first contract.The Canada Industrial Relations Board recently ordered WestJet to withdraw a new policy of offering its pilots a two-year leave of absence if they go to fly for Swoop. 31. STARS Air Ambulance last lifeline for many - St. Albert Gazette Thirty-two years after John Bly, Edmonton STARS paramedic, pulled a four-year-old girl from a car crash that left other occupants dead, he opened his email to find a message from her thanking him for saving her life. “It felt very very good,” he said. “It’s nice to hear from people after.” Being a STARS paramedic is a tough job, Bly said it’s these moments that make it worth it. That, along with saving lives each day. WestJet has launched Swoop, an ultra-low cost carrier. (WESTJET) 32. Fuel shortage headwinds may ground Canada's small planes and helicopters - CTV News A Canada-wide aviation fuel shortage may ground some small planes and helicopters. Last month, Imperial Oil warned Transport Canada that aviation gasoline shipped from its Edmonton-area refinery could interfere with aircraft fuel gauge sensors. The Calgary-headquartered company is Canada’s only supplier of “avgas” for small piston-based planes and some helicopters. 33. Input from the public sought for Lethbridge Airport's YQL Liftoff Project - Lethbridge News Now Lethbridge County and the City of Lethbridge are moving forward in the joint governance model for the Lethbridge Airport, and a public information and consultation process is now underway.They're inviting members of the public to provide feedback following the launch of the new YQL Liftoff Project. The project aims to give the public an opportunity to learn more about the future of the airport as well as to provide comments on the various aspects of proposed planning. 34. Fuel shortage poses problems for Drumheller area pilots - Drumheller Online A shortage of aviation fuel that has grounded small aircraft at a number of rural airports hasn't caused too many problems here.Last month, Imperial Oil issued an advisory that 100-Octane fuel from its Edmonton area refinery could interfere with fuel gauge sensors. That is causing problems for private pilots, along with survey companies, contractors and flight training schools. Drumheller Airport (Drumheller Online) News items for information only, sources as indicated. Photos copyrighted as per caption credit. Provided for members of AAMA http://www.albertaairports.ca/ email: [email protected] Page 43 of 66 AGENDA ITEM # 7.3 March 11, 2018 35. Women in aviation celebrated at Alberta museum - CBC News Issy McLean still remembers how her office looked when she worked for the Royal Canadian Air Force in the 1950s. McLean was one of just a few women who worked as flight control operators in Ontario. She served from 1951 to 1953, but was asked to leave when she got married, a regular practice at the time. March 12, 2018 36. B.C. airports aiming to adapt to technological demands - Vernon Morning Star Imagine getting through the airport and onto a flight without talking to an airport or airlineemployee until you board the plane. No stress of dealing with security, luggage check-in or choosing a seat number.That seamless process doesn’t exist today, but airport managers say the technology to make that possible is already here, it’s just a matter of standardizing the adaptation to fit security and online boarding and ticketing protocols. A jet refuels at Earlton-Timiskaming Airport (Northern Business Ontario) 37. Off to a flying start - Northern Ontario Business Not long ago, there was an underlying sentiment that the Earlton-Timiskaming Regional Airport should be sold off. The rural airport was becoming too much of financial burden for the Township of Armstrong to operate. Area municipalities were contributing to cover expenses, but there was nothing left in the coffers to make the ongoing capital improvements to the airfield and infrastructure. 38. Air Canada says services restored after massive system outage - The Star Air Canada says it has restored its computer systems after a morning outage led to delays across the airline’s operations.The company says it expects some continued flight delays as it works to clear the backlog caused by a disruption of its airport systems, check-in and customer service centres. Parkland Airport has taken the first step in insolvency proceedings March 13, 2018 (SPRUCEGROVEEXAMINER) 39. Navigation system improvements not included in multi-million dollar Penticton airport expansion - Global News The mayor of Penticton said while he’s pleased Transport Canada is investing millions in Penticton Regional Airport’s terminal, he would also like to see improvements to the navigation system. Every winter passengers are plagued by flight cancellations and delays due to weather conditions. 40. Even with new Calgary flight, Kamloops Airport still looking for Edmonton - CFJC Today Westjet has announced another daily flight between Kamloops and Calgary, but Mayor Ken Christian says he'd like to see a direct flight to another Alberta city. The airline said it is adding the flight because of the strong numbers, though Christian says a lot of those travelers are more interested in heading north to Edmonton. 41. Super T offering free flights to women interested in a career in aviation - Global News Super T Aviation is hoping to get more women interested in a career in aviation. The flight school is offering free 15 minute flights around Medicine Hat all week for women who may be interested in Super T Aviation in becoming a pilot. “It’s definitely a male-dominated industry and we just want to show girls that it’s Medicine Hat, AB. totally possible and there [are] no barriers,” said Larissa Lindsay, dispatcher and pilot at Super T. (McKee/CHAT) 42. International flights and reduced security wait times are priorities for the YQR - 620 CKRM Since taking over at the end of January, James Bogusz, the President and CEO of the Regina Airport Authority has been able to instill himself in the community and gather information on what Regina’s airport needs moving forward. Tuesday night residents had the chance to hear the further plans for YQR and share some of their own opinions. March 14, 2018 43. West Wind Aviation lays off 10 pilots, blaming economic slowdown in province - Global News West Wind Aviation, the Saskatoon-based airline involved in December's plane crash in remote Fond-du-Lac, Sask., has laid off 10 of its 52 full-time pilots, the company confirmed Wednesday. News items for information only, sources as indicated. Photos copyrighted as per caption credit. Provided for members of AAMA http://www.albertaairports.ca/ email: [email protected] Page 44 of 66 AGENDA ITEM # 7.3 March 15, 2018 44. Data shows Peterborough Airport traffic is louder than expected: residents - My Kawartha Frustrated residents are putting together a case that noise from Peterborough Airport is vastly different from the City’s projections and is making it impossible to live in the area. Ashley Prins bought a home near the airport in 2006 but sold it last year because noise levels from planes from Seneca Flight School were affecting his mental health. 45. Pilot of flipped plane tried to land on snow-covered runway - CTV News More details are coming to light about an incident in which a plane piloted by a Cambridge man ended up upside-down at the Tobermory Airport. The pilot wasn’t hurt in the Feb. 26 crash, although the Cessna 172 Seahawk aircraft – which belongs to the Waterloo Wellington Flight Ashley Prins points to noise Centre – was significantly damaged. concerns on a map (CLYSDALE/METROLAND 46. B.C.-based Orca Airways grounded by feds 'in the interest of public safety' - CBC News The federal transportation department has grounded Orca Airways, saying the small B.C. airline has repeatedly failed to comply with safety regulations.Transport Canada suspended the airline's air operator certificate on Thursday, which means it can no longer provide commercial flights. 47. Can-West fixed-wing air ambulance hangar ready ahead of schedule. - CHAT News Can-West Corporate Air Charters has confirmed their new hangar at the Medicine Hat Airport will be ready for fixed-wing air ambulance service prior to the April 1st deadline. The project was approved by city council on December 18, 2017. Mayor Ted Clugston said he previously had doubts the project would be completed in time. “Well I have to admit I was a skeptic,” he Orca Airways (Orca Airways) said. “I even did a couple media interviews saying I would be absolutely amazed if they had it finished on time, so I give them credit.” 48. City of Lethbridge to take over ownership of Lethbridge Airport - Lethbridge News Now After 22 years, ownership of the Lethbridge Airport will be transferred from Lethbridge County, to the City of Lethbridge on June 1. A motion was made by Lethbridge Mayor Chris Spearman and seconded by County Reeve Lorne Hickey, during a special meeting between County and City Councillors on Friday, Mar.16. It was unanimously accepted by both councils. The County and the City will now work together to draft all the formal agreements necessary to fulfill the intent of the MOU (Memorandum of Understanding), according to County Reeve Lorne Hickey. 49. New air ambulance operator to take over in Peace River - CBC News CanWest Aviation will begin providing ambulance service in Peace River in April, replacing longtime operator Northern Air. Alberta Health Services made the announcement in a press release Thursday evening, despite the fact that there has been an ongoing dispute with the two airline operators over which company should deliver the service. ALBERTA AIRPORTS MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION BOX 2253, ATHABASCA AB, T9S 2B8 email: [email protected] News items for information only, sources as indicated. 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Provided for members of AAMA http://www.albertaairports.ca/ email: [email protected] Page 45 of 66 AGENDA ITEM # 7.3 AIRPORT NEWSLETTER April 20 , 2 0 1 8 AAMA Board of Directors William Stewart, Chair Airport Manager, Peace River Airport Logan Boyd, Vice-Chair Airport Operations Coordinator, Medicine Hat Regional Airport Fred Ackerman, Director Transport Canada Liaison, Lloydminster Airport Norman De Wet, Director Safety & Facilities Coordinator, Athabasca County Wade Frasz, Director Airport Manager, Lloydminster Airport Pierre Gauthier, Director Airport Manager, Slave Lake Airport Kenneth Launchberry, Director Airport Operator, Manning l Municipal Airport Sam Shine, Director Airport Manager, Edson Airport Ken Fowler, Director Airport Manager, Rocky Mountain House Airport CONFERENCES & TRAINING IAAE Canada Online Courses Apr 30- 1 QAA - Quality Assurance Auditing – Calgary, AB May 3-5 ARFFWG Aircraft Rescuse & Fire Fighting Conference & Trade Show – Toronto, ON May 15-17 BCAC Airports & Air Operators Conference – Whistler, BC May 27-30 IAAE Canada FOAM Conference – Toronto, ON Jun 11-12 On-scene Controller Training – Edmonton, AB Jun 11-15 AAMA 2018 Airfield Maintenance Seminar – Edmonton, AB *REGISTRATION NOW OPEN* Jun 12-14 2018 CBAA Convention and Exhibition – Waterloo, ON Jun 18-20 IAAE Canada BASOS - Basic Airport Safety and Operation – Medicine Hat, AB Jun 19-21 QAA - Quality Assurance Auditing – Abbotsford, BC Sept 10-13 2018 SWIFT Conference – Niagara Falls, ON Sept 24-26 QAA - Quality Assurance Auditing – Toronto, ON Oct 22-26 2018 Accreditation Academy – Calgary, AB News items for information only, sources as indicated. Photos copyrighted as per caption credit. Provided for members of AAMA http://www.albertaairports.ca/ email: [email protected] Page 46 of 66 AGENDA ITEM # 7.3 * REGISTRATION NOW OPEN * News items for information only, sources as indicated. Photos copyrighted as per caption credit. Provided for members of AAMA http://www.albertaairports.ca/ email: [email protected] Page 47 of 66 AGENDA ITEM # 7.3 News items for information only, sources as indicated. Photos copyrighted as per caption credit. Provided for members of AAMA http://www.albertaairports.ca/ email: [email protected] Page 48 of 66 AGENDA ITEM # 7.3 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 invite readers to submit articles and photographs related to their airport operation so others may benefit from the information. March 20, 2018 1. Alberta Health Services puts temporary plan in place – PR Record Gazette Alberta Health Services announced temporary arrangements on March 15 for air ambulance services in Peace River “as CanWest continues to work with the Town on having a hangar at the Peace River airport”. Alberta Air Ambulance at March 21, 2018 Peace River Airport (PR Record Gazette) 2. Fees could go up, but lines could move faster as Ottawa eyes privatizing airport security across Canada – The Star The federal government is looking at privatizing the crown corporation responsible for security screening at airports nationwide to better cope with growing passenger numbers but the possible move is sparking worries that travellers will face higher fees March 22, 2018 3. New study shows impact of fly-in-fly-out in Wood Buffalo – Fort McMurray Today A recent study released by the Oil Sands Community Alliance (OSCA), focussing on the affects of operations-related fly-in- fly-out (FIFO) workers in the RMWB, details the economic, social and community impacts on the region. 4. City of North Battleford's hoping province will help with airport upgrades – Battleford’s Now North Battleford City Hall hopes to continue with plans to make runway upgrades at the Cameron McIntosh Airport, and is hoping the province will kick in some cash to do so. Mayor Ryan Bater said the city is waiting for the provincial budget to be released April 10 to find out if the province will be extending the Community Airport Partnership (CAP) program again this year to provide partial funding for the 2018 project. March 24, 2018 Mayor Ryan Bater, left & MLA Herb Cox at North Battleford 5. Avro Arrow anniversary marked by Calgary group – Global News Airport (Battleford’s Now) After 20 years of planning, engineering and hard work, a group of volunteers is inching toward their goal of seeing a replica Avro Arrow take to the skies. As the group marked the 60th anniversary of the first flight of the original Avro Arrow — which happened March 25, 1958 — they say it will still be about another five years before theirs is ready to take flight. News items for information only, sources as indicated. Photos copyrighted as per caption credit. Provided for members of AAMA http://www.albertaairports.ca/ email: [email protected] Page 49 of 66 AGENDA ITEM # 7.3 March 25, 2018 6. Lawrie McFarlane: Air-passenger bill of rights should have teeth – Times Colonist You might have thought the federal Liberals, now lagging the Tories by 10 points due to a series of self-inflicted wounds, should have learned from the experience. Alas, you would be wrong. The latest in a series of tone-deaf ventures landed on an unsuspecting public last week. Ottawa is planning to update airline regulations, allegedly to improve how passengers are treated. March 26, 2018 7. Don't mess with airport business park, planning staff tell Kelowna councillors – iNFO News A partnership that is still in its infancy could see a new program offered at SaskPolytechnic here in Moose Jaw. The city, the school and CAE are working out the finer details with the intent of bringing a UAV or drone class to the area. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles can be used for a variety of activities ranging from recreation to photography, crop inspection or even mapping but there's also the mechanical side as the sophisticated machines need upkeep. March 27, 2018 8. New Proposal at Moose Jaw Municipal Airport – Discover Moose Jaw Strathcona County administration is weighing the pros and cons of providing a letter of support for the Cooking Lake Airport. County Mayor Rod Frank brought forward a recommendation during the Moose Jaw Airport Feb. 6 council meeting to request administration to provide information on the implications of (Discover Moose Jaw) providing a letter of support for the South Cooking Lake Airport’s application for registration as a qualified done under the Income Tax Act, and the information would be provided to council for consideration by the end of the first quarter of 2018. 9. Worker dies after fall from roof at Billy Bishop airport – The Star Emergency services are on scene at Billy Bishop airport after an industrial accident was reported around 10:40 a.m. Tuesday morning. A male worker reportedly fell from a roof at the airport, and was assessed by paramedics. He succumbed to his injuries on scene. March 28, 2018 10. City Waiting On Grants To Upgrade Morden Airport – Pembina Valley Online Plans are underway for upgrading the runway and tarmac at the Morden Regional Airport Terminal. Currently, the airport offers two runways; Runway 10/28 a 3,675 by 75 foot paved runway, with a Standard Gear Loading of 5; Runway 17/35 a 2,300 by 100-foot grass strip runway. The airport features an elevation of 950’, FIC Winnipeg 866-WXBRIEF, and 100LL and Jet A fuel services, along with the two runways. 11. Drones being used to apply pesticides – Brantford Expositor The Christian Farmers' Federation of Ontario on its website is featuring a drone manufactured to spray pesticides, herbicides, fungicides and fertilizers on crops."Agricultural applications are a routine aspect of farm life, as some crops require these additions to thrive, as well as to protect against pests," Brooke Wareing, a CFFO intern, writes in a post. News items for information only, sources as indicated. Photos copyrighted as per caption credit. Provided for members of AAMA http://www.albertaairports.ca/ email: [email protected] Page 50 of 66 AGENDA ITEM # 7.3 March 29, 2018 12. Integra Air grounds Monday and Friday DC flights – Dawson Creek Mirror If you are looking for a Monday or Friday flight from Dawson Creek, you can forget it, Integra Air has cancelled them. Integra announced this week they have grounded Monday and Friday flights, due to a lack of use. 13.STARS could work in B.C. in time – Trail Times While the STARS air ambulance model has been tried and tested in rural Alberta and other provinces, experts say it would take a significant political push and a hybrid approach to launch in B.C. April 1, 2018 Integra Air (The Mirror). 14. Grande Prairie airport seeking second security line- Daily Herald Tribune A second security line is being sought by the Grande Prairie Airport. When airlines made a schedule change in November, it resulted in bottlenecks of passengers at the airport’s security x-ray line during peak periods. Airport officials continue to request a second security line as there continues to be a bottleneck of passengers. 15.Snowy owls posing challenges for airport staff – The Standard The large number of owls spotted in local fields this winter have been a fascination for many in Niagara this winter — not so much for those at Niagara District Airport."We don't want any wildlife near the runway so as soon as we see it maintenance has to be called," said Cliff Reinhart, airport operations coordinator. 16.World’s busiest airport to close runway for 45 days next year – Travelweek News The world’s busiest airport for international passengers will see far less traffic in 2019 thanks to an official runway closure. Dubai International Airport (DXB), which in 2017 handled over 88 million passengers, has announced that one of its two runways will close for 45 days from April 16-May 30, 2019 due to the fact that it’s “nearing the end of its design life”. During this time, the runway will undergo resurfacing and replace its ground lighting. News items for information only, sources as indicated. Photos copyrighted as per caption credit. Provided for members of AAMA http://www.albertaairports.ca/ email: [email protected] Page 51 of 66 AGENDA ITEM # 7.3 April 2, 2018 17.Valley Helicopters seeks airport rezoning – Merritt Herald Valley Helicopters announced plans to develop a second hangar at the regular city council meeting on March 27. The company, founded by Fred Fandrich in 1985, currently operates out of their bases in Merritt and Hope. They are looking to rezone their property on Airport Road in Merritt in order to accommodate a second hangar. 18.B.C-based Orca Airways has been bought by Alberta Integra Air – Richmond News On March 15th we published this story about Orca Airways’ flight certificate being revoked by Transport Canada. The department says it took the action in the interest of public safety due to Orca’s repeated non-compliance with aviation safety regulations. 19. Emergency injunction denied – Peace River Record Gazette An emergency injunction filed by Northern Air about Alberta Health Service’s (AHS’s) decision to leave just one air ambulance at the Peace River Airport was denied on March 29 by the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench. “We are disappointed with the Court’s decision today,” said Northern Air president, Nate Hilman, in a press release that day. 20. Study:Pickering Airport lands should be returned to farming, tourism – York Region An extreme cold snap across Europe claimed more lives, forced the closure of airports in Scotland, Switzerland, France and Ireland and left hundreds of drivers stranded on snowy highways Thursday. Heavy snow and high winds halted all flights in and out of Dublin Airport, with authorities saying they are unlikely to resume until Saturday. Irish Rail said no trains are likely to run until Saturday. Aircraft on descent into April 5, 2018 Tofino Airport (RICHMOND NEWS) 21. Fundraiser returns for Local HERO – Fort McMurray Today It's going to cost more than $1 million to repair or restore damage at Kelowna International Airport from last year's historic floods. Much of that cost is expected to be covered through the province's Disaster Financial Assistance program, with the airport on the hook for about $260,000. April 6, 2018 22. $1M for airport flood repair – Medicine Hat News Survivors of a plane crash in a remote community in northern Saskatchewan have filed a class-action lawsuit alleging the airline was negligent. The claim against West Wind Aviation and Athabasca Basin Development, the airline’s majority shareholder, alleges that their acts or omissions harmed those on the plane. The plaintiffs include six passengers who were on board the flight when it went down near the Fond du Lac airstrip shortly after taking off on Dec. 13. 23. The airline that offers the shortest commuter flight in North America is expanding – CHCH Fly GTA is known for its quick flights between Niagara and Toronto and with ridership up, there’s no signs of slowing down. Two years ago the airline announced a $99 flight between Niagara and Toronto that take less than 15 minutes. Since last year the flight ridership has more than doubled, carrying around 200 passengers between Niagara and Toronto every two months. April 10, 2018 24. No Canadian stops on list of 20 busiest airports in the world – Kelowna Now Representatives of the Parkland Airport and the group opposing it, Opposing Parkland Airport (OPA), were in an Edmonton courthouse this past week during an insolvency hearing relating to the airport’s ongoing debt negotiations. On Monday, Feb. 26, the Parkland Airport was before the courts on the matter of insolvency hearings stemming Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Int’l from tax arrears amounting to more than $300,000. Airport (WIKIPEDIA) 25. Vermilion flying club hopes to take-off – Vermillion Standard With the Canadian Owners and Pilots Association (COPA) aims and objectives in mind, a group of local residents are in the beginning stages of forming the Vermilion Flying Club. criminal or suspicious in nature. News items for information only, sources as indicated. Photos copyrighted as per caption credit. Provided for members of AAMA http://www.albertaairports.ca/ email: [email protected] Page 52 of 66 AGENDA ITEM # 7.3 26. NAV CANADA reports February traffic figures – Nav Canada Press Release NAV CANADA announced today its traffic figures for the month of February 2018 as measured in weighted charging units for enroute, terminal and oceanic air navigation services, in comparison to the last fiscal year. 27. New air ambulance in full flight - Medicine Hat News Not only was the new air ambulance contractor ready to operate by April 1, it was even ahead of schedule. CanWest Air’s new fixed-wing King Air 250 aircraft was at the Medicine Hat base on March 22 ready to operate well ahead of the deadline of April 1 as the new contractor under Alberta Health Services, said Craig Ripley, CanWest Air base maintenance engineer. CanWest Air’s New hangar at Medicine Hat Airport (MHN) April 11, 2018 28. Dog shot, killed at Winnipeg airport after breaking free and running near runway - CBC News The Winnipeg Airports Authority is looking over its wildlife policy after a rescue dog was shot and killed at the airport Monday when it got loose from its kennel and ran near an active runway. "It was a tough day for everyone," said Tyler MacAfee, the authority's director of corporate communications, on Wednesday. April 12, 2018 29. Saint John Airport receives $14M in funding for improvements - Skies Magazine The Saint John Airport’s airfield will be completely rehabilitated and modernized, thanks in part to a $10 million investment made by Transport Canada. Transport Minister Marc Garneau made the announcement at an event in Saint John on April 11, 2018. 30. Government of Canada investing in safety at local airports - ACAP Funding - Canada News Wire The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, today announced that the Government of Canada is making important safety investments at local airports across the country.This year, Transport Canada's Airports Capital Assistance Program (ACAP) will provide over $33.2 million for new safety-related improvement projects at 11 airports. . 31. Local air ambulance called to crash - Medicine Hat News A Canada-wide aviation fuel shortage may ground some small planes and helicopters. Last month, Imperial Oil warned Transport Canada that aviation gasoline shipped from its Edmonton-area refinery could interfere with aircraft fuel gauge sensors. The Calgary- Red Lake Municipal Airport was headquartered company is Canada’s only supplier of “avgas” for small piston-based awarded 10m in ACAP funding. planes and some helicopters. (CBC News) 32. Flair Airlines expanding network, adding 118 new flights - Kelowna Now Low cost flights are coming to more Canadian cities.Flair Airlines announced today that it will be expanding its route network and more than doubling its flight service later this year. On June 15, Flair will begin flying from Halifax, Saskatoon, Calgary, Prince George and Victoria. 33. Prince George to see new low-fare airline - Prince George Citizen Kelowna-based Flair Airlines announced today it would be doubling its number of weekly flights across Canada, including direct weekly flights from Prince George to Edmonton, Vancouver and Toronto. April 13, 2018 Prince Ruper International Airport (PGC) 34. Improving airport service in Penticton and Castlegar - Grand Forks Gazette Winter is a time of frustrating cancellations — turning back over Penticton, Castlegar, or Trail to return to Vancouver, where an expensive hotel waits. Or not even getting out of the Interior — and missing an important connection to that winter holiday destination. News items for information only, sources as indicated. Photos copyrighted as per caption credit. Provided for members of AAMA http://www.albertaairports.ca/ email: [email protected] Page 53 of 66 AGENDA ITEM # 7.3 April 16, 2018 35. Prince Albert Airport Fire - Global News A hangar at the Prince Albert Municipal Airport was gutted by fire late Sunday evening. The Prince Albert Fire Department responded to the blaze at an aircraft hangar at 11:24 p.m. CT. Officials said there were two fixed-wing planes and two helicopters in the hangar at the time of the fire. 36. Sunwing passengers furious after hours on Toronto airport apron - Global News Not long ago, there was an underlying sentiment that the Earlton-Timiskaming Regional Airport should be sold off. The rural airport was becoming too much of financial burden for the Township of Armstrong to operate. Area municipalities were contributing to cover expenses, but there was nothing left in the coffers to make the ongoing capital improvements to the airfield and infrastructure. 37. 2 private jets collide on ground at Winnipeg airport - Global News Air Canada says it has restored its computer systems after a morning outage led to delays across the airline’s operations.The company says it expects some continued flight delays as it works to clear the backlog caused by a disruption of its airport systems, check-in and customer service centres. James Richardson International April 17, 2018 Airport (Global News) 38. Ultra-low cost carrier could start up in Red Deer in 2019 - RD News Now It’s looking like 2019 could be the year an ultra-low cost carrier comes to the Red Deer Regional Airport. CEO Graham Ingham presented an update to city council Monday, noting things are moving at a bit of a slower pace than desired.He’s confident though that it will be worth the wait.To date, I’ve had no formal discussions with Swoop as far as serving the Red Deer airport, but both Canada Jetlines and Enerjet are very much interested in establishing a presence here in Red Deer as soon as they get up and running.” 39. Airport walking trail spurs debate - Oshawa Express Residents of a north Oshawa neighbourhood are calling on the city to halt construction of a pathway between the Oshawa Executive Airport and the Oshawa Creek until further study and permitting is done.Appearing before councillors during a recent meeting of the Community Services committee, resident Julia McCrea detailed her concerns with the ongoing work to construct a multi-use path running north-south between Jane Street and Taunton Road. 40. Airlines back creation of global drone registry: IATA - Yahoo News The world's airlines are backing the development of a United Nations-led global registry for drones, as a rise in near collisions by unmanned aircraft and commercial jets fuels safety concerns, an executive of their trade group said on Tuesday. Airport Flying over a Drone in Brooklyn, New York (REUTERS) 41. 1 dead after Southwest Airlines jet with damaged engine makes emergency landing - CBC News A Southwest Airlines jet blew an engine at 32,000 feet and got hit by shrapnel that smashed a window, setting off a desperate scramble by passengers to save a woman from getting sucked out. One person died and seven others were injured. 42. Future of Collingwood Regional Airport could be decided in July - Simcoe The future of the Collingwood Regional Airport could be decided this summer. Council directed its consultant, Damian Joy from Ernst & Young, to start the process of divesting the town of the airport. Joy said the two best options for the municipality would be a full sale of the property or a sale that includes a private and public partnership. April 18, 2018 Southwest Flight 1380 Engine Damage (MARTINEZ) 43. Collingwood to dissolve its airport board - Simcoe After more than decade, the Collingwood Regional Airport board is no more. Council voted to dissolve the board that was formed in 2005, along with Wasaga Beach and Clearview Township. Collingwood voted last year to divest themselves of the airport and this led to both partner municipalities pulling funding and their membership on the board. News items for information only, sources as indicated. Photos copyrighted as per caption credit. Provided for members of AAMA http://www.albertaairports.ca/ email: [email protected] Page 54 of 66 AGENDA ITEM # 7.3 44. Food delivery app AtYourGate aims to fulfil travellers’ cravings in airports - The Star P.J. Mastracchio is used to dashing through airports only to arrive at his gate and have a terrible feeling start to sink in: hunger pangs. The frequent business traveller’s routine rush often leaves him with no time to grab a bite. Now, he’s betting his experience is so common it will help get his recently-launched airport delivery service AtYourGate off the ground. 45. Scheduled air service at Muskoka Airport indefinitely delayed by Bill C49 - Muskoka Region News Plans for scheduled commercial passenger flights at Muskoka Airport have been at least temporarily grounded. Scot Weeres, special adviser to the District of Muskoka chief administrative officer, told district council on April 17 that long- awaited scheduled commercial air service at Muskoka Airport would not happen in 2018. “Scheduled air service won’t be happening in this summer season at Muskoka Airport,” said Weeres. “The issue here isn't one of the district not being prepared, the airport not being prepared, the airline not being prepared. It’s strictly and completely a legislative issue at the federal level.” ALBERTA AIRPORTS MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION BOX 2253, ATHABASCA AB, T9S 2B8 email: [email protected] News items for information only, sources as indicated. Photos copyrighted as per caption credit. Provided for members of AAMA http://www.albertaairports.ca/ email: [email protected] Page 55 of 66 AGENDA ITEM # 7.3 AIRPORT NEWSLETTER May 23 , 2 0 1 8 AAMA Board of Directors William Stewart, Chair Airport Manager, Peace River Airport Logan Boyd, Vice-Chair Airport Operations Coordinator, Medicine Hat Regional Airport Fred Ackerman, Director Transport Canada Liaison, Lloydminster Airport Norman De Wet, Director Safety & Facilities Coordinator, Athabasca County Wade Frasz, Director Airport Manager, Lloydminster Airport Pierre Gauthier, Director Airport Manager, Slave Lake Airport Kenneth Launchberry, Director Airport Operator, Manning Municipal Airport Sam Shine, Director Airport Manager, Edson Airport Ken Fowler, Director Airport Manager, Rocky Mountain House Airport CONFERENCES & TRAINING IAAE Canada Online Courses May 27-30 IAAE Canada FOAM Conference – Toronto, ON Jun 11-12 On-scene Controller Training – Edmonton, AB Jun 11-15 AAMA 2018 Airfield Maintenance Seminar – Edmonton, AB *REGISTRATION NOW OPEN* Jun 12-14 2018 CBAA Convention and Exhibition – Waterloo, ON Jun 18-20 IAAE Canada BASOS - Basic Airport Safety and Operation – Medicine Hat, AB Jun 19-21 QAA - Quality Assurance Auditing – Abbotsford, BC Sept 10-13 2018 SWIFT Conference – Niagara Falls, ON Sept 24-26 QAA - Quality Assurance Auditing – Toronto, ON Oct 22-26 2018 Accreditation Academy – Calgary, AB News items for information only, sources as indicated. Photos copyrighted as per caption credit. Provided for members of AAMA http://www.albertaairports.ca/ email: [email protected] Page 56 of 66 AGENDA ITEM # 7.3 * CLICK TO REGISTER * News items for information only, sources as indicated. Photos copyrighted as per caption credit. Provided for members of AAMA http://www.albertaairports.ca/ email: [email protected] Page 57 of 66 AGENDA ITEM # 7.3 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 invite readers to submit articles and photographs related to their airport operation so others may benefit from the information. April 23, 2018 1. Plane makes a surprise landing on the Coquihalla – The Free Press The Coquihalla has been called many things, but this weekend a Chilliwack man thought it was good enough to call a runway.Social media was alive Sunday night with pictures from Coquihalla commuters who witnessed the pilot’s surprise landing on a grassy stretch dividing two lanes of traffic at around 3:30 p.m., near the Coldwater road South of Merritt. Chilliwack pilot lands next to highway (THE FREE PRESS) April 24, 2018 2. UN says Canada needs more helicopters to fully meet its peacekeeping commitments in Mali – CBC News Canada is taking over a key role in the peacekeeping mission in Mali, but United Nations officials worry it may not be able to fully implement its mandate because it plans to send limited helicopter support.Ottawa has said it will supply two CH-147 Chinook transport helicopters for logistical support and medical evacuations and four armed CH-146 Griffon helicopter to the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission Mali April 25, 2018 3. Experts slam 'woefully inadequate' spray bottle used for de-icing by West Wind Aviation – CBC News During a post-crash inspection, the TSB photographed the de-icing equipment West Wind had at the airport: two ladders resting near refrigerators and a freezer, a hand-held spray bottle with electric blanket and wand, and a container of de-icing fluid. 4. Piney Airport Important To Southern Community – Steinbach Online The Piney Pinecreek Airport is the only bi-national airport in all of Canada, says the Reeve for the RM of Piney. Wayne Anderson says the province contributes $2,400 in funding annually and the municipality also contributes $2,400 because they've seen the benefit of its existence. 5. Air carriers urge feds to slow down flight-time limits for sleepy pilots – CTV News A battle is brewing as Transport Canada prepares to unveil new regulations that will determine how long pilots can remain at the controls without a break -- the first such update in more than Piney Pinecreek Airport is 20 years. located in both the state of Minnesota and Province of Manitoba (GOOGLE) News items for information only, sources as indicated. Photos copyrighted as per caption credit. Provided for members of AAMA http://www.albertaairports.ca/ email: [email protected] Page 58 of 66 AGENDA ITEM # 7.3 April 25, 2018 6. Small plane makes emergency landing on Calgary street – The Globe and Mail Jamal Hammoud woke up about 5:45 a.m. on Wednesday to get a drink of water when he saw the flashing lights of fire trucks outside his window.At first he thought there was trouble with the light-rail train that runs along the busy boulevard right by his northeast Calgary home. But when he went out to see what was going on, he was surprised to see a plane, intact aside from a damaged wing, parked on 36th Street N.E. 7. More than 80 complaints lead to inquiry into Sunwing flights – CP24 The Canadian Transportation Agency says it is launching an inquiry into some mid-April Sunwing Airlines flights after receiving more than 80 complaints from passengers. The agency says the flood of complaints stemmed from 23 flights to or from the Toronto Pearson International Airport between April 14 and 18 and relate to tarmac delays, flight delays, flight cancellations and lost, damaged and delayed baggage. Twin-engine plane lands in the April 27, 2018 streets of Calgary (MCINTOSH) 8. Prentice crash shows Transport Canada negligence threatens air travel – The Star When former Alberta Premier Jim Prentice and two of his friends climbed aboard a business aircraft in Kelowna almost two years ago, they had no idea the company operating that plane had never been inspected by Transport Canada, even though it had been in business for eight years. 9. Buttonville Airport to continue operations into 2023 – NewsWire In 2011, CF and Armadale, owners of the lands at Buttonville Airport, submitted an application for land use changes to the site to permit a world-class employment district and vibrant, mixed-use lifestyle destination. Due to significant delays in reaching an appropriate rezoning, CF, Armadale and Torontair have extended the timeline for airport operations to continue for up to five years, into spring 2023. The outlook for extensions beyond this date will be dictated by progress on approvals. April 29, 2018 10. Artificial intelligence promises bright future for airlines and passengers – CTV News Canada's two largest airlines say artificial intelligence can be a game-changer for aviation by helping to boost revenues, pare costs and provide passengers with a more personalized travel experience. May 1, 2018 11. Orca Airways closes shop after 13 years in business – Westerly News Orca Airways will no longer be flying to Tofino-Long Beach Airport. Existing guests will be re-booked on Pacific Coastal Airlines and all future bookings will be directed towards Pacific Coastal.The B.C. airline had merged with Calgary-based Integra Air several months ago for financial reasons, but former president of Orca Airways, Andrew Naysmith, said he wasn’t seeing eye-to-eye with Integra officials. News items for information only, sources as indicated. Photos copyrighted as per caption credit. Provided for members of AAMA http://www.albertaairports.ca/ email: [email protected] Page 59 of 66 AGENDA ITEM # 7.3 May 2, 2018 12. Cocaine on a flight from Winnipeg seized at Poplar River Airport – CTV News Police said on April 26 officers went to the Poplar River Airport to meet a flight coming in from Winnipeg. Police had been investigating drugs coming into the community, and that investigation led them to a woman who was flying into the community. 13.Southwest jet makes emergency landing after window cracks – The Globe and Mail A New Jersey-bound Southwest Airlines Co flight made an emergency landing in Cleveland on Wednesday after a window pane cracked in flight, airline officials and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said. 14. Lockdown at Vic airport- Castanet Victoria Airport Tour (CTV News). A second security line is being sought by the Grande Prairie Airport. When airlines made a schedule change in November, it resulted in bottlenecks of passengers at the airport’s security x-ray line during peak periods. Airport officials continue to request a second security line as there continues to be a bottleneck of passengers. 15.Frustrated crowd at Peace River town council meeting – PR Record Gazette As Peace River town councillors prepared to go through agenda items at their regular meeting on April 23, the usually- vacant seats in council chambers started to fill as people filed in. Most were there because of their frustration about the temporary arrangements with air ambulance service at the Peace River Airport. 16.B.C. air ambulance helicopters get night vision technology – CBC News Three air ambulance helicopters in the B.C. Emergency Health Services fleet now have night-vision technology, enabling first responders to reach more patients when it's dark. Linda Lupini, executive vice president of the Provincial Health Services Authority and BCEHS, says weather and geography still pose challenges for air ambulances, but the technology will help many patients who need critical care. 17.Lethbridge Airport Transition Committee established – Lethbridge News Now To ensure a seamless transfer of ownership from Lethbridge County to the City of Lethbridge, a new Airport Transition Committee has been established. Over the next six to nine months, the committee, made up of Mayor Chris Spearman, Reeve Lorne Hickey and Councillors Belinda Crowson and Jeff Carlson, will be responsible for setting up several initiatives. News items for information only, sources as indicated. Photos copyrighted as per caption credit. Provided for members of AAMA http://www.albertaairports.ca/ email: [email protected] Page 60 of 66 AGENDA ITEM # 7.3 May 3, 2018 18.Saskatoon could expand restrictions on drone use on city property – CTV News The City of Saskatoon is looking at placing additional restrictions on the operation of drones on city-owned property. Drone operation is already prohibited in parks, except as permitted by the city. A report going to the planning and development committee next week is recommending restrictions be expanded to include all property owned and controlled by the city — which would include all civic buildings, parking lots, roads and sidewalks. 19.Air Canada Flight's Near-Miss At San Francisco Airport Captured In Surveillance Footage – Huffington Post Pilot error was responsible for three of the five close-calls involving aircraft reported in the past 16 months at San Francisco International Airport, federal authorities said Wednesday, while another incident was blamed on an air traffic control problem. 20. Confusion over secret fares prompts WestJet to sever ties with Hopper app – Global News WestJet Airlines said it is severing ties with airfare finder app Hopper due to confusion over the developer’s announcement the airline would offer “secret fares” on its app. 21. Airport Accord partners announce new transit connections for EIA – Leduc Rep Last week Leduc County, the City of Leduc, the City of Edmonton and the Edmonton International Airport (EIA) announced new transit routes to the airport hub. Leduc Transit's new Route 10 will connect with the airport and the n ew Premium Outlet Collection shopping centre, which opened on May 2. Edmonton Transit Service Route 747 will also add a stop at the new retail centre and continue its express routes to the main airport terminal from Century Park LRT Station. The EIA has also begun a free shuttle service between its main terminal and the Premium Outlet Collection. 22. PSP Investments acquires Downsview Airport property in Toronto – NewsWire Leduc Mayor Tanni Doblanko The Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) today announced that it (Leduc Rep) has entered into a definitive agreement with Bombardier Inc. to acquire its Downsview Airport property in Toronto. May 7, 2018 23. Edmonton pavilion, Fort McMurray airport win Governor General’s architecture awards – Global News The Governor General’s Medals in Architecture highlight outstanding buildings across Canada and Edmonton’s Borden Park Pavilion and Fort McMurray International Airport were honoured this year. 24. The airline that offers the shortest commuter flight in North America is expanding – CHCH Fly GTA is known for its quick flights between Niagara and Toronto and with ridership up, there’s no signs of slowing down. Two years ago the airline announced a $99 flight between Niagara and Toronto that take less than 15 minutes. Since last year the flight ridership has more than doubled, carrying around 200 passengers between Niagara and Toronto every two months. 25. Forty years since fatal Snowbirds crash – Cold Lake Sun Forty years ago last Thursday, a spectacular tragedy unfolded in the skies above Grande Prairie. On May 3, 1978, Captain Gordon de Jong, 32, was flying as “opposing solo” in the Snowbirds aerobatic team in the Grande Prairie Air Show. In the midst of the performance, the tail fell from de Jong’s plane, sending it spiralling out of control. CL-41 Tutor aircraft (Cold Lake 26. Integra Air suspends Lethbridge-Edmonton service – Lethbridge News Now Sun) It appears fliers have one less option for travel out of Lethbridge Airport, at least for the time being. Integra Air confirms it has suspended its daily flights between Lethbridge and Edmonton. An employee at the airline’s head office in Calgary said it was due to an operational restructuring. News items for information only, sources as indicated. Photos copyrighted as per caption credit. Provided for members of AAMA http://www.albertaairports.ca/ email: [email protected] Page 61 of 66 AGENDA ITEM # 7.3 27. 7 a.m.: Airport closed, 7:01: Construction began – Medicine Hat News While the airport was eerily quiet in terms of aircraft Monday morning, it was still like Grand Central Station on the runway. Effective 7 a.m., the airport runway was closed and construction work commenced on a three-week project to rehabilitate the runway and taxiway pavement surfaces. May 8, 2018 28. Crash Airline Ok'd to fly - Castanet The airline that operated the plane that crashed in northern Saskatchewan in December with 25 people on board has been cleared to resume flying passengers. Fond du Lac crash site. (The 29. Closure of Buttonville Airport tower could impact safety - CBC News Canadian Press). The decision to close the control tower at Markham's Buttonville Airport this summer has some pilots worried about safety. Mark Brooks, an instructor with a flight school at the airport called Canadian Flyers Inc., says getting rid of the tower is the wrong move. 30. RCAF future fighter program – policy on attrition aircraft to be decided later - Cold Lake Sun A Canadian government project to buy new fighter jets does not include replacement aircraft to deal with those lost to attrition.The Liberal government says it will acquire 88 advanced fighter jets to replace the current fleet of CF-18s. May 10, 2018 31. Red Deer Airport eyeing big growth in 2018 and beyond - Red Deer News Now Bringing in an ultra-low cost carrier is a top priority for Red Deer Airport in 2018. CEO Graham Ingham said at the airport’s annual general meeting Thursday at the Holiday Inn in Gasoline Alley that he’s confident it’ll happen by 2020. “When you attract air service, you start to attract other businesses, so from an economic perspective it would definitely be beneficial for the region,” he said. . 32. Victoria International Airport: 3 million passengers by 2030 - Times Colonist Vancouver Island’s two major airports are undergoing critical renovations this year to keep pace with soaring demand. “We never would have predicted three years ago the kind of growth that we’ve seen,” said Geoff Dickson, president and CEO of Victoria International Airport, adding that there doesn’t seem to be any end in sight for increasing volumes of planes and passengers. Geoff Dickson, CEO and President of 33. WestJet pilots vote overwhelmingly in favour of strike action -Globe and Mail Victoria International Airport (Times WestJet Airlines Ltd. pilots voted 91 per cent in favour of a strike, but said Thursday Colonist). they will hold off any job action until after the Victoria Day holiday weekend. The deadline for a strike or a lockout by WestJet management had been May 19 and the threat of a walkout has caused deferral of bookings or shifts by travellers to other airlines, WestJet said earlier this week. 34. Landa Aviation announces regular flights between Hay River and Yellowknife - CBC News Kelowna-based Flair Airlines announced today it would be doubling its number of weekly flights across Canada, including direct weekly flights from Prince George to Edmonton, Vancouver and Toronto. April 13, 2018 35. First phase of St. John’s airport expansion ready to open within weeks - The Telegram Passengers flying out of St. John’s International Airport who like to grumble about the $35 Hay River Airport terminal. airport improvement fee charged on every departing ticket will soon see where a chunk of (Wikimedia Commons). that money has been going. Airport authority officials say the construction on the airport terminal building expansion is nearing completion and should be open for when schools let out for summer and the peak travel season begins in earnest. News items for information only, sources as indicated. Photos copyrighted as per caption credit. Provided for members of AAMA http://www.albertaairports.ca/ email: [email protected] Page 62 of 66 AGENDA ITEM # 7.3 May 11, 2018 36. Province seeks federal dollars to improve Fond-du-Lac airstrip - CBC News It will likely be an "expensive" project to expand Fond-du-Lac's airport, but the first step of an engineering study and design is underway, to enable larger aircraft to land in the northern Saskatchewan community, according to the Minister of Highways and Infrastructure. 37. WestJet and Air Canada: How little separates the airlines anymore - CBC News When WestJet launched in early 1996, co-founder Clive Beddoe's strategy wasn't to go head to head with Air Canada, but instead to get people in Western Canada out of their cars and into the skies. They started with three planes, 200 staff and cheap fares — like $29 from Calgary to Edmonton, taxes not included. "Our classic market is going to be those who are driving. People who travel right now in their car. Our principal competitor is Ford or Toyota," Beddoe said at the time. May 13, 2018 38. Police ID man charged after bizarre rampage at Oshawa airport - Oshawa This Week Charges including interfering with a navigational facility have been laid against a man accused of trespassing on the runway at the Oshawa airport Saturday night, getting into a plane that was preparing to take off and then damaging the women’s washroom. May 14, 2018 39. Air Transat ending Regina and Saskatoon flights - Global News Winter vacation seekers looking to fly out of Regina and Saskatoon will have one less option to choose from next winter. Air Transat informed both Regina and Saskatoon airport authorities in early May it will no longer be flying into the two cities. 40. Town works with CanWest to ensure air ambulance service - PR Record Temporary arrangements for air ambulance service at the Peace River Airport since Air Ambulance in Peace River (PR April 1 of this year have left many frustrated and wondering if the airport will continue to Record) be a base for the service. May 16, 2018 41. Strathcona County pilot receives highest praise - CBC News Ardrossan’s Rosella Bjornson was one of five local-area residents to be honoured with the Alberta Order of Excellence, administered by the office of Lt.-Gov. Lois Mitchell. 42. So far, so smooth, with airport runway work - Medicine Hat News One week after commencing construction work on the main runway at Medicine Hat Airport, the project is on schedule. “There are some items that we’re ahead of schedule. It can always be impacted very quickly by weather but overall I would say we are on schedule,” said Carlie Collier, project engineer. Capt. Rosella Bjornson is honoured 43. Thunder Bay aviation software company eyes growth - Thunder Bay News Watch at the Alberta Aviation Museum. An Indigenous majority-owned aviation software developer has cornered six per cent of (Postmedia Network). the Canadian market after less than two years in business. AirSuite Inc., based at Thunder Bay Airport, was started in 2016 and has already sold its automated flight management software to more than 30 companies across Canada.and the U.S. Most of the clients are small or medium-sized helicopter companies. 44. Elliott Lake Airport to receive new weather observation system - Elliott Lake Standard The Elliot Lake municipal airport is receiving an upgrade soon, as city council voted to approve the purchase of an automatic weather observation system.The decision to attain the system was made during the last regular meeting of council on May 14. News items for information only, sources as indicated. Photos copyrighted as per caption credit. Provided for members of AAMA http://www.albertaairports.ca/ email: [email protected] Page 63 of 66 AGENDA ITEM # 7.3 45. Province asks for action on buried Hamilton airport pollution - Hamilton Spectator The province has told Hamilton's airport to do more to stop buried toxic chemicals from escaping city-owned land — seven years after the original cleanup plan stalled. Scientists found high levels of perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), a banned chemical once used in firefighting foam, in wildlife in Lake Niapenco several years ago — spurring homeowner well tests and provincial warnings against eating certain large fish up and down the Welland River. 46. It's getting easier to buy airline seats with frequent flyer miles, annual ranking suggests - Hamilton Spectator The province has told Hamilton's airport to do more to stop buried toxic chemicals from escaping city-owned land — seven years after the original cleanup plan stalled. Scientists found high levels of perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), a banned chemical once used in firefighting foam, in wildlife in Lake Niapenco several years ago — spurring homeowner well tests and provincial warnings against eating certain large fish up and down the Welland River. 47. Cold Lake hospital heliport temporarily closed - Cold Lake Sun The heliport at Cold Lake Healthcare Centre is temporarily closed for renovations that began May 7. All STARS helicopters are currently landing at the nearby Cold Lake airport, which is approximately nine minutes away. Ground ambulances are being used to transport patients to and from the health centre and airport. 48. Red Deer County contributes additional $400,000 to the Red Deer Airport - Red Deer Express At the May 8 Council meeting, Red Deer County approved an additional $400,000 in funding to the Red Deer Airport. The funding is aimed at maintaining existing infrastructure, as well as new software to ensure that runway conditions are safe. May 17, 2018 49. A man missed his flight to Adelaide, so naturally he ran across the tarmac and tried to force open the plane's door - The National Post An infuriated would-be passenger who missed his plane from Melbourne to Adelaide tried to storm the aircraft after dashing from the terminal, Australia’s Nine News reports. 50. Runway work will mean quieter times for those north and south of airport - Ottawa Citizen Things should get quieter over the next couple of months for people living under the main north-south flight paths for Ottawa International Airport. As part of the airport’s taxiway reconstruction project, north-south runway 14/32 will be closed between May Jetstar aircraft in Narita, Japan. 22 and early August. (National Post). 51. Hot air balloon floats over Kelowna airport runway - Vernon Morning Star A hot air balloon made an unplanned and unexpected appearance at the Kelowna International Airport on Wednesday. Kelowna City Councillor Ryan Donn caught the festive-looking balloon on camera and commented that it seemed awfully close to in-coming and out-going planes. 52. North Battleford airport gets funding boost - Battleford News Now The runway improvement project at the Cameron McIntosh Airport in North Battleford has Ottawa International Airport received another boost from the province. On Friday, Battlefords MLA Herb Cox announced layout. (Handout). the province will invest $275,000 more to continue work repaving the runway through the Community Airport Partnership program. The City of North Battleford will match the province's contribution towards the estimated $550,000 cost of this year's work. 53. Big bird touches down - Castanet One of the largest aircraft to ever land at Kelowna International Airport touched down Friday. The Boeing 747 Special Performance arrived non-stop from Shannon, Ireland, for maintenance at KF Aerospace. “The arrival of the 747SP is a great opportunity to demonstrate YLW’s ability to accommodate larger aircraft on the airport campus,” said Sam Samaddar, airport director. News items for information only, sources as indicated. Photos copyrighted as per caption credit. Provided for members of AAMA http://www.albertaairports.ca/ email: [email protected] Page 64 of 66 AGENDA ITEM # 7.3 54. Gander International Airport in the black - Northern Pen The Gander International Airport (CYQX) has reported its 13th consecutive year of profit. At its May 15 AGM, the Gander International Airport Authority (GIAA) stated the airport generated $9.3 million in revenue and had a net operating income of $1.3 million. With 177,532 passengers in 2017, passenger performance exceeded the previous year by three per cent, and a there was a noticeable increase in non-resident visitations during the tourism season. May 19, 2018 55. Cost-shared grant for Swift airport - Swift Current Online Swift Current has one of 12 community airports that are getting cost-shared grant money from the province of Saskatchewan. The Swift Current Airport's application was approved, so $46,500 will come from the provincial government, and that will match $46,500 the airport will spend on improvements through the Community Airport Partnership (CAP) program. The YNN Airport terminal (Swift Current Online) money will be spent on the re-designation of the runway, asphalt maintenance, lighting upgrade, as well as runway and taxiway markings. May 20, 2018 56. Lucky Lake receives important funding for airport - Swift Current Online The village of Lucky Lake has been selected as one of twelve community airports to receive funding from the Government of Saskatchewan. The village will receive over $61,000 from the provincial government that will be matched by the community to upgrade their airport through the Community Airport Partnership (CAP) program. May 21, 2018 57. Yorkton airport flies high with big investment - Yorkton This Week The Yorkton Regional Airport apron is earning some extra breathing room for its airplanes thanks to a provincial-municipal government grant. The Government of Saskatchewan is investing $128,667 in the Yorkton airport through the Community Airport Partnership (CAP) program. The money will go towards expanding the airport’s apron (the space where aircraft are parked). 58. Melfort among communities to receive airport funding - Melfort Journal The provincial government says it is spending $700,000 to refurbish a dozen small airports in communities across the province, including Melfort and the RM of Weldon. The announcement comes less than three weeks after some pilots raised concerns about the slow deterioration of community airports potentially hindering air ambulance and other vital traffic. May 22, 2018 59. Airport runway renovations ahead of schedule - Chat News Today With nine days to go until work needs to be finished, the city is confident the runway will be ready for landing by the end of the month.“We’re on schedule, Paving at the Medicine Hat Airport probably even ahead of schedule by a couple of days,” said Carlie Collier, project (CHAT News). manager with the City of Medicine Hat. 60. Flair Air Cancels Prince George Schedule - CKPG Today So much for Flair Air. The low-cost airline has cancelled it's planned expansion to Prince George next month due to low bookings.The Kelowna based airline announced aggressive Canadian wide expansion plans in April. It planned to offer flights between Prince George and Vancouver. Introductory one-way fares were starting at $79 with taxes and fees. The schedule would have offered connections to Abbotsford, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Toronto and Hamilton. Service was scheduled to begin June 15th. News items for information only, sources as indicated. Photos copyrighted as per caption credit. Provided for members of AAMA http://www.albertaairports.ca/ email: [email protected] Page 65 of 66 AGENDA ITEM # 7.3 61. Minor injuries after plane crash west of Swift Current - Swift Current Online A small plane crash west of Swift Current tonight has resulted in minor injuries for a pair of passengers. The incident happened around 7:30 p.m. in a field about 10 kilometres west of the city. Louis Cherpin, the fire chief for the Swift Current Rural Fire Department, said the cause of the crash is still under investigation as of 9:30 p.m. Plane crash west of Swift Current (Zammit). ALBERTA AIRPORTS MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION BOX 2253, ATHABASCA AB, T9S 2B8 email: [email protected] News items for information only, sources as indicated. Photos copyrighted as per caption credit. Provided for members of AAMA http://www.albertaairports.ca/ email: [email protected] Page 66 of 66