Association Update
It's summertime and the feeling is easy (so the song says). But don't get caught without planning the training you need. Let's all have a safe and happy holiday season.
Industry NewsEnvironmental WatchNews from all over ... Read the whole story
Airport security to be reviewed"The government is currently reviewing CATSA to determine if it provides the best security for air travellers," said Minister of State for Transport Rob Merrifield ... Read the whole story
Air Canada pilots call for creation of department to oversee securityAirline crews and passengers face "substantial risks" when they board airplanes because of major holes in aviation security, Canada's largest pilot group says ... Read the whole story Canada to tighten runway rules"Transport Canada is reviewing its regulations for runway length," and drafting proposed changes to airport certification standards, said Patrick Charette, a department spokesman ... Read the whole story It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's a Robotic Bald Eagle"This bird can do what a real bird can do," boasts Mr. Musters, whose company, BV GreenX, recently patented his design ... Read the whole story
New group battles to keep city airport openThe airport could be a general aviation facility featuring medevac services, air cargo operations serving northern Alberta and the oilsands, training, military and private planes, said Charles Allard, chairman of Envision Edmonton ... Read the whole story Porter Airlines ready to serve MetroAs the CEO of an airline that is just four years old, but already the nation's third largest carrier after Air Canada and WestJet, Deluce had lots to share about how Porter is "succeeding in a notoriously challenging industry" ... Read the whole story Reinforcing transportation safety and security during the G-8 and G-20 summitsThere will be airspace restrictions for the duration of the summits ... Read the whole story Transport Safety Board Of Canada Pinpoints Nine Areas That Need ImprovementFor aviation, the board identified three risks. These are runway collisions, controlled flight into terrain, and aircraft running off the end of runways and other landing accidents ... Read the whole story Wet runway likely not sole reason plane slidAccidents generally caused by ‘a series of minor things’: investigator ... Read the whole story Expansion at Erik Nielsen Whitehorsesaid Senator Lang. “This terminal will allow for more efficient passenger travel while contributing to the economic growth of the territory.” ... Read the whole story
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