June 1, 2017 Newsletter

NEWSLETTER

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RCAC MEMBER AIRPORT PROFILE: Gimli Industrial Park Airport (CYGM), MB RCAF Station Gimli was an air station of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) located 3.7 km. west of Gimli, Manitoba. On September 6, 1943, the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan established No. 18 Service Flying Training School (No. 18 SFTS) to train aircrew for Second World War operations using the Avro Anson. No. 18 SFTS ceased operation on May 30, 1945. During the Cold War period, many Second World War air stations were reactivated. Gimli was one of these, and was reopened in 1950 to become a jet aircraft training station. Flying training schools located here include No. 2 Flying Training School, No. 3 Advanced Flying School (redesignated in 1964 to No. 1 Flying Training School), and No. 1 Advanced Flying Training School. After unification of the three services in 1968, RCAF Station Gimli became a Canadian Forces Base (CFB). CFB Gimli closed in September 1971 and the flying schools moved to other Canadian forces bases. The former military field is now operated d as a civilian airport, with one of the original parallel runways decommissioned and now a significant portion of Gimli Motorsports Park. Flying-related activities here include use by Manitoba Provincial Government's water bomber squadron, the Gimli Cadet Flying Site, and two private flying schools. Gimli is also used by No. 435 Transport and Rescue Squadron based out of No. 17 Wing Winnipeg, for training purposes, and as a skydive drop zone by Skydive Manitoba. In the summertime, the airport hosts glider pilot training for air cadets as Regional Gliding School (Northwest). The airport has one of the province’s longest rural concrete runways at 6,800ft x 150ft. The airport also has 3 taxiways and 2 aprons, runway lighting for night operations, and is a VFR Airport with NDB Beacon. There is an existing air traffic control tower; however, it is only manned in the summer months by the Regional Gliding School cadets. A terminal building with 24-hour year-round access and a washroom is available. The airport has recently installed a fuel system that provides AVGAS 100LL and Jet A1 Fuel available for purchase. There are no landing fees and there are 10 tie downs available. The airport is open and maintained year-round. Located in the Business Park are many businesses, and a large dormitory owned by the RM of Gimli. Adjacent to the airport, on a former runway, is a Motor Sports Park where drag racing, sports car racing, go karting, motorbikes, off road vehicles, and motocross bikes race. In summer, there is extensive gliding and skydiving activities alongside flight training but in winter the flight school has almost exclusive use of the airport.

Airport Operator/Management: Rural Municipality of Gimli Bob Munro (204) 641-4222

RCAC UPCOMING SCHEDULED MEETINGS

Monthly Conference Calls:

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

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

Quarterly Board Meetings:

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

Quarterly Report

Annual General Meeting:

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

ANNUAL REPORT

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

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

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

TP312 5th Addition Working Group

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UPCOMING CONFERENCES & TRAINING – 2017

IAAE Canada Online Courses June 4-7 IAAE Canada 11th Annual F.O.A.M. Conference – Calgary, AB June 5-9 AAMA Airfield Maintenance Seminar and Training Course – Fantasyland Hotel, Edmonton, AB Sept 16-20 IAAE Canada 2017 Accreditation Academy – Toronto, ON Sept 18-21 SWIFT Airfield Operations Conference and Equipment Expo – Halifax, NS Sept 24- 29 CANEW (Canadian Airport Electrical Association) Workshop – Campbell River, BC Sept 26-28 IAAE Canada AMSCR Course – Prince George, BC Oct 2-4 AMCO (Airport Management Conference of Ontario) 32nd Annual Convention and Trade Show – Waterloo, ON Oct 11-13 IAAE Canada AMSCR Course – Sydney, NS Oct 16-20 IAAE Accreditation Academy – Toronto, ON

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REGIONAL COMMUNITY AIRPORTS OF CANADA NEWS

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May 6, 2017

1. Time for Action on Airport – Letters, Lethbridge Herald It is with a mixture of amusement and amazement I read in the Lethbridge Herald the Province of Alberta has agreed to blow another $90,000 to fund an Airport Master Plan. The amusement comes from the fact that this effort is yet another in a string of taxpayer-funded efforts by politicians over the years who yearn to be seen doing something without achieving anything.

May 9, 2017

2. Ontario Airports Must Accommodate Traffic Growth, Study Says – by Greg Keenan, The Globe and Mail Southern Ontario risks losing out on a $15-billion stimulus to the province’s gross domestic product if airports fail to co- ordinate their development to take advantage of a massive increase in airline-passenger traffic by mid-century. That’s one conclusion of a study done for the Southern Ontario Airport Network, which represents airports from Kingston to Windsor and is trying to make sure the region captures all the economic benefit from the jump in passenger travel.

May 10, 2017

3. Range Noise Tops Limits – by Sabrina Bedford, The Brockville Recorder and Times All gunfire at the regional airport’s firing range is now prohibited until the company operating it can prove it meets provincial noise standards. An independent sound study of the outdoor shooting The First World War replica planes will fly home to B.C. range at the Brockville-1000 Islands Regional Tackaberry Airport found gunshot levels exceed after stops in the Maritimes. provincial noise guideline limits, and Reticle Ventures Inc. - the company that runs the gun range - (Submitted by Larry Ricker) must further address an issue plaguing them since the project was announced in 2015.

4. Our Opinion: Kudos to the Two Peterborough Councillors Who Look Ahead – Lance Anderson, Peterborough This Week We are disappointed that Peterborough councillors will ask the Ontario government to step into their annexation dispute with Cavan Monaghan Township. However, we aren’t sure the city will be happy Steve Day, managing with the response it receives. partner of Reticle Ventures Canada Inc., is shown in this file 5. WWI Replica Planes to Make Stop in P.E.I. – CBC News photo. Four of the First World War replica biplanes that flew over the Vimy Monument during the anniversary ceremony last month will be on P.E.I. for the long weekend in May. The planes were recently shipped to Nova Scotia from France.

May 11, 2017

6. Town, County Seek Fair Deal During Annexation – by Richard Froese, South Peace News Talks on a plan for the Town of High Prairie to annex land from Big Lakes County in exchange for the airport continue. The matter was discussed between the parties at the inter-municipal committee meeting April 20.

7. April Was a Busy Month for the Kamloops Airport – by Jessica Klymchuk, KamloopsBCNow.com Travel was up at the Kamloops Airport last month and managing director Fred Legace is at a loss for why. April is typically one of the slower months, he said, but this year there was a 6% increase in travellers.

RCAC NEWSLETTER News items for information only, source as indicated. Photos copyrighted as per caption credit. Provided for members of RCAC Contact us at: Suite 220, 10610 Airport Drive, Grande Prairie, AB, T8V7Z5 or email: [email protected] Website: www.rcacc.ca 8. City of Peterborough Could Have the ‘Best Land in the County’ Through Annexation … - by Joelle Kovach, The Peterborough Examiner MILLBROOK - There's a good reason why the city is interested in an annexation deal with Cavan Monaghan Township, said the township's mayor at a public meeting. "Because we have the best land in the County of Peterborough - plain and simple," said Scott McFadden. Cavan Monaghan Township Mayor May 12, 2017 Scott McFadden conducts a quarterly 9. WestJet Scales Back Brandon Flights, Citing Summer Aircraft town hall meeting, Use – CBC News attended by about 40 people, on WestJet is again scaling back the number of flights it makes into the Wednesday, May 10, Brandon airport. The airline has reduced weekly flights from 10 to seven 2017 at the township WestJet started offering in the Wheat City, removing three early-morning flights due to the way offices near flights between Brandon and WestJet uses their aircraft in the summer months versus the winter Millbrook, Ont. Joelle Calgary in 2013. (City of months, company spokesperson Lauren Stewart said. Kovach/Peterborough Brandon) Examiner/Postmedia Network 10. Ontario Opens New Forest Fire Base at North Bay Airport – CBC News Officials with Ontario's Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry say a new base for forest firefighting efforts at the airport in North Bay will better protect northern communities and firefighters. Representatives from the province and the City of North Bay were on-hand Friday to officially open the new fire management headquarters at the Jack Garland Airport.

The fire management 11. Runway Extension Celebrated at Red Deer Airport – headquarters at North Bay's Jack Garland Airport. (Ministry Red Deer Express of Natural Resources and Members of the community gathered at the Red Deer Airport for Forestry / Twitter) its grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony CELEBRATION - From left, Friday morning. The celebration was for the Robert Kelham, chair of the Red Deer Airport board of Airport’s runway extension, a project that was completed over eight months, directors; Kim Schreiner, MLA finishing up at the end of 2016. for Red Deer North; Jim Wood, mayor of Red Deer County, 12. Airport Authority Defrauded of Nearly $50,000, Investigation Underway Deron Bilous, minister of Economic Development and – by Troy Gillard, rdnewsnow.com Trade; Red Deer Mayor Tara Blackfalds RCMP confirm they are looking into the alleged misappropriation of nearly $50,000 from Veer; Barb Miller, MLA for Red the Red Deer Regional Airport Authority. A routine audit of the Authority’s 2016 financial statements Deer South and Graham turned up the discrepancy. Ingham, CEO of the Red Deer Airport gathered for the ribbon cutting of the extended 13. WestJet Statement Regarding Outcome of Pilot Unionization Vote - CNW runway on Friday. CALGARY - WestJet today issued the following statement from President and CEO Gregg — Image Credit: Carlie Saretsky regarding the outcome of the unionization vote among its pilots. "We are Connolly/Red Deer Express disappointed with the outcome of the vote but we are dedicated to moving forward as a team. We will now focus on engaging in constructive dialogue with ALPA and concentrate on the continued success of the organization for guests, employees and shareholders."

14. WestJet Pilots Vote to Join ALPA – CNW OTTAWA - The Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) announced today that the more than 1,400 pilots at WestJet voted for representation by the Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA). With 97 percent of eligible pilots participating in the election, 62 percent voted in favour of joining the world's largest pilot union, sending a strong message that WestJet pilots recognize the importance of world-class representation and a collective agreement under Part 1 of the Canada Labour Code.

15. Passengers Get Extended Vacation in Western Newfoundland – by Frank Gale, The Western Star A St. John’s bound Sunwing 737 from Cuba was initially diverted to Deer The chief Lake because of bad weather on the East Coast. It was then discovered executive officer of all available Canada Border Services Agency personnel were already on Stephenville site at Stephenville Airport processing a surge of international flights – Airport is praising both planned technical stops and weather diversions. efforts of her airport staff in assisting Sunwing 16. Unclear How Long it Would \take Province to Step Into Airlines and Annexation Dispute Between Peterborough and Cavan Monaghan Canada Border Township – by Joelle Kovach, The Peterborough Examiner Services Agency last evening. City council will vote a final time on Monday on a plan to ask the provincial government to step into the stalemate over the proposed annexation between Cavan Monaghan Township and the City of Peterborough. But first, citizens get to speak up.

17. Valemount Festival to Feature Kamloops Brews – by Andrea Klassen, Kamloops This

A map of the proposed Week annexation A new B.C. beer festival is turning its attention to Interior brews this summer. … The weekend includes a meet the brewers cask night on Friday and a beer festival at the Valemount airport on Saturday.

May 15, 2017

18. New Regional Airport Network to Benefit Oakville – Say Local MPs – by Marta Marchuk, Oakville Beaver With air travel demand forecasted to outpace the current capacity of regional airports, a group of Ontario airports have launched the Southern Ontario Airport Network (SOAN). The new airport network was announced Tuesday, May 9, at the Lake Simcoe Regional Airport by Howard Eng, chief executive officer of the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA).

19. Pilot Raymond Taylor Killed After Crashing Small Plane in Oxford County – by Dale Carruthers, The London Free Press A pilot returning to a Southwestern Ontario airfield died after his small plane struck trees near the runway, an investigator said Monday. Investigators from the Transportation Safety Board (TSB) are working to piece together how Raymond Taylor’s single-engine aircraft went down near the Plattsville airfield over the weekend.

20. Growth in Air Traffic Opens New Opportunities in Windsor – by Adelle Loiselle, BlackburnNews.com Windsor’s airport could carve out a new niche as a place to train pilots if Pearson International Airport in Toronto becomes North America’s newest mega-hub. Officials at Pearson are considering getting out of some part of the business, in particular, cargo, corporate jets, aircraft repair and pilot training.

21. Pathways Fundraiser to Feature Iconic Warplane – by Lee Michaels, BlackburnNews.com A B-17 Flying Fortress will be the centre of attraction at a Pathways Health Centre for Children Fundraiser in June. The B-17 is one of only ten of the four-engine heavy bombers still flying. A Flying Fortress B-17 arrives at the Chatham- Kent Municipal Airport, 22. The Snowbirds Show Will Go On – by Robyn Garvey, Bayshore July 16, 2014. (Photo Broadcasting News Centre courtesy of Jason via the Despite a number of cancellations, the Canadian Forces Snowbirds will still Blackburn Radio App) fly this June at the Saugeen Municipal Airport. Recent incidents have forced the Canadian military precision flying team to cancel all shows for the rest of this month right into early June.

May 16, 2017

23. Air Canada Comments on Proposed Transportation Modernization Act - CNW MONTREAL - In response to the announcement today by the Canadian Government of its proposed Transportation Modernization Act, Air Canada provided the following statement: Air Canada welcomes the Government's desire to establish air passenger rights that are clear, consistent, Pacific Coastal coming transparent and fair for passengers and air carriers industry-wide. in for its daily landing. The CCRD is 24. CCRD Undertakes Extensive Project at Bella Coola Airport – by Ken McIlwain, Coast undertaking a $380,000 project to Mountain News remove obstacles from Starting this month, travellers passing through the Bella Coola Airport will start transition zones on seeing evidence of work underway on both the east and west ends of the either side of the airport. The Central Coast Regional District (CCRD) is undertaking a runway. — image credit: Michael $380,000 project to remove obstacles from transition zones on either side of Wigle the runway, as well as both east and west approach surfaces. 'This government is committed — I'll say it again — it remains 25. Kids Can Fly at Cornwall Airport on May 27 – by Todd Hambleton, Cornwall Standard- firm in its Freeholder commitment to pave SUMMERSTOWN - It could be the first step toward a lifetime love of aviation. the Dawson City runway,' said Public There’ll be a Cornwall Flying Club COPA for Kids free event on May 27 at the Cornwall Regional Works Minister Airport in Summerstown. Richard Mostyn. (CBC) 26. Yukon Gov’t ‘Looking at Options’ for Dawson Runway – by Nancy Thomson, CBC News The Yukon government says it's waiting for studies to be completed, before moving ahead with plans to pave the Dawson City airport runway. But the government "remains firm in its commitment" to pave the Chase Choi, 9, runway, Public Works Minister Richard Mostyn said Tuesday, a day after appearing to hedge on that looks out the promise. window on June 5, 2010, while Don 27. Nav Canada Reports April Traffic Figures – Globe Newswire Gottenberg flies his four-seat OTTAWA - NAV CANADA announced today its traffic figures for the month of April 2017 as measured in Cessna Stationair weighted charging units for enroute, terminal and oceanic air navigation services, in comparison to the over the Vulcan, last fiscal year. The traffic in April 2017 increased by an average of 6.4 per cent compared to the same Alta., area. Choi month in 2016. was one of 34 youth taken up in the air as part of 28. Clear Skies for Fly-In Breakfast – by Simon Ducatel, Sundre Round Up the Canadian Local and regional pilots as well as airplane enthusiasts could not have asked for Owners and more suitable weather during the annual Mother’s Day Fly In Breakfast. Following Pilots Association for some late-day rain and hail on Saturday, conditions at the Sundre Airport had largely improved by Sunday Kids program. morning — despite a cool breeze, the skies were otherwise clear and the sun was shining. The free program is designed to get 29. WestJet Comments on Transportation Modernization Act - CNW kids interested in aviation and CALGARY - WestJet commented today on federal Transport Minister Marc Garneau's introduction of the educates them Transportation Modernization Act including his request that the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) about the science develop a passenger bill of rights. "For more than 21 years, we have taken great pride in our award- of flying. winning culture of care and the efforts of our more than 12,000 WestJetters to deliver a remarkable guest Postmedia Network experience each and every day," said Mike McNaney, WestJet Vice-President, Industry, Corporate and Airport Affairs.

30. Improvements to Canada’s Outdated Northern Airports Overdue, Auditor Says – by Terry Pedwell, The Canadian Press OTTAWA — Canada’s top accountant is calling on the federal government to kick start much-needed improvements to airports in Canada’s remote north. In his spring report to Parliament, auditor general Michael Ferguson says the government is well aware of deficiencies at the airports, including flickering runway lighting and outdated navigation systems

May 17, 2017

31. Hamilton Airport Part of New Southern Ontario Network – by Marta Marychuk, Hamilton Spectator NewLeaf Officials from John C. Munro International Airport say they hope to take on excess capacity from Scott Gardner, The skyrocketing growth expected at Pearson Airport over the coming decades. "We have the capacity here Hamilton Spectator to meet the growing demand," said Hamilton airport spokesperson Dina Carlucci. file photo An aircraft preparing for takeoff at John C. 32. Miramichi Airport Sees Drastic Drop in Takeoffs, Landings – by Bridget Yard, CBC News Munro International Municipal, provincial and federal money hasn't been enough to keep landing and takeoff numbers up at Airport, which is the Miramichi airport during the recent job slump out West. The airport received now part of an $500,000 from the provincial government in 2012 to construct a longer runway, airport network that will try to capitalize in addition to a $500,000 loan guarantee from the city, and $100,000 from the on skyrocketing Miramichi Airport Commission. growth expected at Pearson Airport. 33. TSB Reiterates Call for 300-Metre Runway End Safety Areas – by

Canadian Underwriter Figure 1. C-GWCT The Transportation Safety Board of Canada reiterated Tuesday a warning that airplane passengers after coming to a and crew are at risk of injury because not all Code 4 runways at Canadian airports have a 300-metre stop. Credit: runway end safety area. TSB – a separate organization from Transport Canada that investigates Transportation Safety Board of Canada. incidents and accidents in marine, railway, pipelines and aviation – released May 16 a report involving a Boeing 737 landing at Montreal Dorval airport in 2015.

May 18, 2017

NEWS FILE PHOTO 34. Fixed-Wing Ambulance Contract Up in the Air – by Gillian Slade, The Northern Air Reports out of Peace Medicine Hat News boarding lounge awaits River say northern The contract to operate the fixed-wing air ambulance service in this area passengers at the Alberta-based CanWest Peace Regional Airport, Air has won out in a could be in jeopardy. Alberta Health Services issues a request for as seen on Monday provincial request for proposals last August for fixed-wing air ambulance services across the April 24 in Peace River. proposals to take over province. Municipal partners fear the fixed-wing air that Northern Air’s loss ambulance contract in of the Air Ambulance eight of 10 jurisdictions. 35. Air Ambulance RFP Process Called into Question as Worries contract will result in City officials in Medicine Continue – by Konrad Junikiewicz, Pearce River Record-Gazette the company’s Hat say the company has Regional leaders continue to express worries on potential changes to air cessation of scheduled no hangar here and ambulance services at Peace River Regional Airport. Although both the air service at the worry the region's only airport, which in turn fixed-wing air ambulance province and Alberta Health Services (AHS) maintains that no changes may result in the loss will be stationed will occur, the Town of Peace River is reiterating its disappointment in of significant federal elsewhere. what Mayor Tom Tarpey calls an “extremely shoddy RFP process” and a infrastructure funding lack of engagement with regional stakeholders on how the potential the airport currently receives. changes in the air ambulance provider at Peace River Regional Airport may impact the viability of the airport.

36. Airports Joining Together to Deal with Growth and Future Issues – by Joel Wittnebel, The Oshawa Express A group of Ontario’s airports are coming together to ensure the future remains bright for air travel in southern Ontario. The newly-launched Southern Ontario Airport Network (SOAN) includes 11 southern Ontario airports, including the Oshawa Executive Airport, both Toronto airports and the John C. Munro International Airport in Hamilton, along with airports in Peterborough, Kingston, Lake Simcoe, London, Niagara, Peterborough, Waterloo and Windsor. 37. Annexation Stalemate is in the Province’s Hands Now – The Peterborough Examiner The City of Peterborough and Cavan Monaghan Township have both asked the province to get involved in their stalled annexation talks, so the The Oshawa Executive Airport path forward is clearer. But far from entirely clear. has joined forces with other airports in southern Ontario.

38. Mike Poppa Poppa Pops into Red Deer – by Sheldon Spackman, todayville.com It’s been described as an integral part of fighting crime and keeping the peace in Alberta. Mike Poppa Poppa or Alberta’s RCMP Helicopter. On Wednesday, May 17th, the chopper landed at the Red Deer Regional Airport so local media could get an up-close look at it and hear first hand from the people that work in it, how it helps members on the ground in their policing duties throughout the province.

May 19, 2017

39. Letter: Annoyed by Persistent Low-Flying Aircraft – Penticton Western News Last year there were 27,500 recorded aircraft movements at the Penticton Regional Airport The pilots of four Nieuports (YYF) comprised of 15,500 itinerant aircraft movements — including arriving and departing that flew over Vimy to WestJet, Air Canada and Orca Airways flights – and 12,000 local movements predominantly commemorate the 100th associated with flight training. Local movements peaked at 186 in one day last April and 54 in anniversary of the First World War battle are currently just one hour last November — almost one every minute. visiting the Stanley Airport. - Submitted 40. Last Chance to Vimy Planes at Stainley Airport – Hants Journal EAST HANTS, N.S. – Planes that commemorated the 100th Anniversary of the First World War battle at Vimy Ridge on April 9 are currently at the Stanley Airport. The four Nieuports arrived in Stanley on May 13 from the Shearwater Air Force Base in Dartmouth.

May 21, 2017

41. Cormorant Stops by for Visit During Stanley Airport’s Fly-In Breakfast – by Colin Chisholm, Hants Journal Corporal Ryan Hennessey (left), Sergeant Mike Cox, STANLEY, N.S. – The Stanley Airport was relatively quiet during the final day of the Victoria Captain Rob Nicholson, Day Weekend Fly-In, until the Cormorant helicopter took off. With its powerful blades humming, Master Corporal Patrick Alan adding to an already windy day, it swung around for a final pass of the airfield before heading to and Captain Jarret Cormier its destination. next to a CH-149 Cormorant at the Stanley Airport. – Colin Chisholm 42. Flying Low: CAF Exercises Over Windsor This Week – by Adelle Loiselle, BlackburnNews.com You might see helicopters flying low over the City of Windsor this week. The city is welcoming back the Canadian Armed Forces for a second round of flying training exercises on Wednesday and Thursday. Photo courtesy of rcaf- arc.forces.gc.ca. Photo taken by Master Corporal Marc-Andre 43. Windsor Airshow Cancelled – Windorsite.ca Gaudreault, Canadian Forces A planned airshow at Windsor Airport for later this month has been cancelled. Organizers met Combat Camera © 2011. Monday to cancel the show after the Canadian Forces Snowbirds were forced to pull out of six upcoming performances.

May 23, 2017

44. Alberni’s Airport Reopens with Expanded Runway – by Susie Quinn, Alberni Valley News The Alberni Valley Regional Airport re-opened to limited air traffic on Sunday, May 21, and already Pilot Pat Floyd of the aviation traffic has picked up. Construction to the runway is two months behind schedule after closing Alberni Flying Club last July for an expansion. lands the club’s Cessna 172 on the new end of the runway 45. Government of Canada Investing in Safety at Local and Regional Airports - CNW at the Alberni Valley BAIE-COMEAU, QC - Canadians, tourists and businesses benefit from safe and well-maintained Flying Club, Sunday, airports. From visiting friends and family, to traveling to medical appointments, or getting goods to May 21. The plane is market, we rely on our local and regional airports to support and sustain vibrant communities. These the first to land on the expanded runway airports also provide essential air services including community resupply, air ambulance, search and since it closed last rescue and forest fire response. July for construction. SUSAN QUINN PHOTO

46. Feds Fund Safety Improvements at Sudbury Airport – The Sudbury Star The federal government has announced more than $261,000 for safety improvements at the Greater Sudbury Airport. Local MPs Marc Serre and Paul Lefebvre, on behalf of the transport minister Marc MPs Marc Serre Garneau, announced $261,901 in funding through the through the Airports Capital Assistance Program to and Paul Lefebvre speak with Todd replace apron flood lighting and upgrade constant current regulators during a press conference at the Tripp, CEO airport on Wednesday afternoon. Greater Sudbury Airport, Al Sizer, 47. Canada’s Airport Sales Must Go Through Bondholders First – by Allison McNeely, councillor for Ward 8; Mike Bloomberg.com Jakubo, councillor Never mind voters or airport executives. The constituency Canada needs to get on board for any for Ward 7; and privatization of the country’s airports is its bondholders. Diane McFarlane, director Sudbury Airport May 25, 2017 Community Development 48. Transportation Sector Seeing Growth – CBC News Corporation at the … Alan Arcand, associate director at the Centre for Municipal Studies, attributed that growth to Greater Sudbury Airport on investments at the Hamilton Port Authority, and more flights being added at Hamilton's airport. Passenger Wednesday. Gino numbers at John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport actually increased by 6.5 per cent last year, the Donato/The report says, with flights added by Air Canada and New Leaf Travel (though by many accounts, New Sudbury Star Leaf's start has been rocky). Postmedia Network

49. City, County Agree to Joint Airport Governance Model – by Melissa Villeneuve, Lethbridge Herald Two heads are better than one. Which is why the City of Lethbridge and Lethbridge County have agreed to pursue a new joint governance model for the County-owned Lethbridge Airport.

50. Still Unclear How CanWest Will Run Air Ambulance – by Gillian Slade, Medicine Hat News The City of Lethbridge Two months after an Alberta Health Services announcement that and Lethbridge County CanWest was the successful bidder for fixed-wing air ambulance will pursue a new joint governance model for service, including the base in Medicine Hat, it is unclear how it will the Lethbridge Airport. meet requirements. An AHS announcement, dated March 21, states Herald photo by Tijana CanWest was awarded the RFP for Medicine Hat, Calgary, Edmonton, Martin @TMartinHerald Slave Lake, Grande Prairie, Peace River, High Level and Fort PICKERING – Land Over Vermillion. Landings signs are planted in fields where an airport 51. Transport Canada Extends Farming Leases on Pickering Lands Designated for a may be built. January 31, Potential Airport – by Kristen Calis, Pickering News Advertiser 2016. – Photo by Chris Tanouye PICKERING — A group of people wishing the lands in north Pickering would be used for agriculture instead of an airport is pleased with the federal government’s latest strategy. As part of a newly updated Pickering Agricultural Lease Renewal Strategy, Transport Canada will begin offering agricultural tenants on the Pickering lands lease terms for 10 years and will adjust agricultural rental rates, which will be fixed, effective April 1, 2018. YZZ receives $4.6 million in funding 52. Trail Lands Airport Lands $4.6 Million – by Sheri Regnier, Trail Daily Times from the federal The Trail Regional Airport (YZZ), owned and operated by the City of Trail, is pleased to announce it government. has received a $4.6 million grant from the Airports Capital Assistance Program (ACAP). This (Submitted photo) Government of Canada program recently announced $41.7 million for new safety-related improvement projects at 34 airports across the country.

53. Fire Crews Enjoy Slow Start to Wildfire Season, but Brace for Hot, Dry Summer – by Bonnie Allen, CBC News Flames from a wildfire A fairly wet spring has meant fewer wildfires than normal on the Prairies. Saskatchewan has had approach trees near the airport in La about 65 wildfires, well below the province's five-year average of about 120 by this time. Alberta is Ronge, Sask., in July reporting about 220 wildfires, compared to more than 500 by this time last year. 2015. (Corey Hardcastle)

55. WestJet Again Named Canada’s Most Trusted Airline - CNW CALGARY - WestJet announced today it has again been named Canada's most trusted airline by the Gustavson Brand Trust Index instituted by the Peter B. Gustavson School of Business at the University of Victoria. The airline was also named one of Canada's top ten most trusted brands.

May 26, 2017

56. Two Organizations Look to the Skies for Fundraiser – by Tamara Botting, The Sachem Two organizations in different municipalities are coming together to bring a world-class airshow to the community this summer. For years, the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum in Mount Hope Capt. Matthew ‘Glib’ Kutryk, pilot of the CF-18 hosted airshows on Father’s Day weekend, but these had to be scaled Demo, will be flying at a back and eventually cancelled. number of airshows across Canada this year, including 57. Medicine Hat Gets Biggest Airport Grant in Canada – by Collin the newly-dubbed Community Charity Gallant. Medicine Hat News Airshow, which is being Medicine Hat is the big winner — and by a long shot — as a basket of The city will receive chaired by Rotary Club of federal grants for airport improvements was officially unveiled Thursday a $12.99-million Brantford president Sherry by Transport Canada. Local administrators revealed in early May that the grant toward Kerr and Canadian replacing the runway Warplane Heritage city will receive $12.99 million toward replacing the runway at Medicine at Medicine Hat Museum CEO David Hat Regional Airport as well as improving lighting and drainage on the 35- Regional Airport as Rohrer. – Photo by Tamara year-old field. well as improving Botting lighting and drainage. -- NEWS 58. Letter: Proud of Our Airport Training Centres – Penticton Western PHOTO EMMA News BENNETT Proud of our airport training centres If Mr. Gaylor (Penticton Western News, May 19, annoyed by persistent low-flying aircraft) ever needs emergency air transport, surely, he would want a well-trained pilot in the cockpit? Yes, they do train here in Penticton.

59. Letter: Ask All the Companies That Operate Out of the City Airport to Provide a Copy of Their Annual Budgets – Penticton Western News To the airport manager: To the manager of the Penticton airport: please ask all the companies and businesses that operate out of the city airport to provide a copy of their annual budgets regarding how much all of them collectively contribute (how much they spend to do business in Penticton).

60. WestJet Announces New President for WestJet Encore - CNW CALGARY - WestJet today announced that Charles Duncan has been named as the new head of WestJet Encore, WestJet's regional airline. "Charles is a proven leader with extensive experience in operations, commercial and general management for global airlines," said Gregg Saretsky, WestJet President and CEO.

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61. Monthly Civil Aviation Statistics, March 2017 – Statistics Canada The six Canadian Level I air carriers flew 7.0 million passengers on scheduled and charter services in March, up 10.0% from March 2016. Traffic increased 12.0% to 17.4 billion passenger-kilometres, while capacity rose 12.4% to 21.1 billion available seat-kilometres.

May 30, 2017

62. Strong Traffic Growth Prompts NAV CANADA to Propose Service Charge Reductions and Customer Refund – NAV CANADA News Release OTTAWA - NAV CANADA today unveiled a rate revision proposal that would decrease rates by an average of 3.9 per cent from existing base rates. This effectively continues a temporary rate reduction that was implemented last year.