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Business
45º 42': The northern perspective
As executive director of the Northern Air Transport Association (NATA), Stephen Nourse is well versed in the unique challenges facing commerical operators in northern environs.
At The Gate: Spanning the globe
At this time last year, Giovanni Bisignani, head of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), was predicting that 2010 “is as good as it gets.
Waypoint: Conquering the throwaway society
Just the other day, I had the misfortune to find out that our humidifier was not working.
Leading Edge: New beginnings
Canada’s aviation and aerospace industry is easily one of the most dynamic in the world – and we’ve certainly got the goods to prove it.
Identifying the problem
The human element is the most flexible, valuable and adaptable part of the aviation system. Such is the description found in CAP 716 created by the U.K.’s Civil Aviation Authority – the governing body that ensures civil aviation standards are set and achieved.
On Final: A recipe for disaster
jumbo airliner makes its final approach into a busy metropolitan airport during a heavy thunderstorm.
A LOOK BACK: Continuing to make waves
The twin-engined Consolidated Catalina flying boat has made a splash on the world stage for seven-plus decades – and it’s still going strong.
45º 42': The aviator turned storyteller
For aviation-mad boys in the 1950s anywhere in the British Commonwealth, Capt. W.E. Johns ruled supreme.
Alternate Approach: Runway lights, camera . . . action!
More than 20 years after bankruptcy, Pan American World Airways is returning to the air.
Waypoint: Driving the message home
I have some interesting “stuff” on my desk. Some of these mementos have marked special occasions while others are presentations or gifts I am proud to display.
Leading Edge: Webster stars take a bow
For Kevin Aalders, capturing the 2011 Webster Memorial Trophy as Canada’s top amateur pilot is more than simply the culmination of a wonderful journey.
On Final: Heading toward a common goal
The sheer volume of rules, regulations and requirements that government imposes on business aviation is daunting, especially for small operators in every region, who are busy enough without this additional burden.
45º 42': One big happy family
It’s one of the country’s most iconic flying clubs, and in 2011 it’s celebrating a very special milestone: 50 years of splendid service.
Alternate Approach: Tapping into the triangle
The Toronto/Montreal/Ottawa triangle is the richest slice of the domestic air transport pie, worth an annual $500 million to $600 million in corporate air travel alone
Waypoint: The numbers just don’t add up
One of the unfortunate things about general aviation in Canada is there’s a noticeable lack of hard data indicating its size and relevance – and that’s a real problem when it comes to determining influence in critical situations.
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