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To say that 2009 was challenging and turbulent would be an under-statement. An economic downturn not seen in this century was one of the worst in decades given the in-ternational economic fallout. As if a down business cycle were not enough, globally business aviation was under attack by being misrep-resented in media circles. In Ottawa, the aviation policy dialogue turned into more misrepresentation and political grandstanding. Under the guise of advancing aviation safety in Canada, labour influenced po-litical forces mobilized and waged a fear mongering campaign on the state of SMS and aviation safety in Canada, when in fact their real ob-

jective is to bolster their own union membership numbers and classifica-tions, along with increases in salaries and benefits.

What never gets out is that Ca-nadian Business Aviation represents economic opportunity, strengthens Canadian companies and the Cana-dian economy; creates manufactur-ing and highly skilled jobs; and that companies that use business aircraft outperform companies that do not. Canada hosts a complete business aviation cluster including aircraft as-sembly and component manufactur-ing operations with a high number of business aviation maintenance, services and operations centres ca-tering to business aircraft fleets.

The business aviation sector ac-counts for more than 48,000 jobs

across the country. The Canadian Business aviation sector operates an estimated 928 aircraft, 65% of which are turbo-props and 35% of which are jet aircraft. According to Trans-port Canada, 12.3% of all move-ments in Canada are related to busi-ness aviation. While many sectors are moving their complete manufac-turing overseas, Canada is a leader in aviation manufacturing and OEMs across the country, with most of this activity centred in Quebec. Busi-ness aircraft manufacturing is one of the remaining sources of good manufacturing jobs in this country – the kind of jobs (union and non-union) we can keep in Canada in the 21st century. It is also one of the few industries still contributing to the nation’s balance of trade. For ex-

ample, Canada has MRO compa-nies also providing excellent highly skilled employment throughout all our regions.

There is no doubt that Canadian Business Aviation will continue to facilitate Canadian business and trade but will also assist in Canada’s economic recovery during 2010.

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The official publication of the Canadian Business Aviation Association

CBAA News Brief

Regional Chapters have been a consistent part of the orga-nizational structure of CBAA

since the early days of the Association, evolving and defining their role over time. Chapter objectives are to:• Build relationships with local agen-

cies such as: Transport Canada, NAV CANADA, Airport Authori-ties, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), and other avia-tion related entities;

• Provide networking opportunities;• Grow membership;

• Advance the positive aspects and increase the visibility of business aviation locally;

• Provide updates on CBAA devel-opments;

• Facilitate a flow of information and ideas between the Chapter and the National Office;

• Further the interests of CBAA by fostering safety, security, efficiency, and innovation in the business avia-tion community.

Any member of the aviation com-munity is invited to participate at a meeting. Meeting dates, sponsors,

and locations are listed on our web-site with most Chapters holding a minimum of two meetings per year. Chapter Chairs and co-Chairs are listed below. Give them a call if you are interested in being added to their Notice-of-Meeting distribution list or sponsoring a 2010 meeting.

Pacific (Richmond)Scott Harrold – Landmark Aviation(604) 279-9922; [email protected]

Northern Alberta and theTerritories (Edmonton)Marty Hope – Millar Western Indus-tries Ltd. 780-993-8321 (cell); [email protected]

Keith Tilley – Canadian Utilities Ltd.780-913-7183 (cell); [email protected]

Chapters

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2 CBAA | News Brief To represent and promote the Canadian business aviation community globally, advocating safety, security, and efficiency

55 Metcalfe St., Ottawa, Ontario K1P 6L5Tel: (613) 236-5611 • Fax: (613) 236-2361

E-mail: [email protected] • Website: www.cbaa.ca

President and Chief Executive OfficerSam Barone, ext. 238 • [email protected]

Executive Assistant Aime O’Connor, ext. 228, [email protected]

Vice-president,Marketing and Communications

Andrew Oestreich, ext. 236 • [email protected]

Marketing and Communications Analyst, Rachel Duchesneau, ext. 221, [email protected]

Director, Membership and Convention ServicesJanet Maslin, ext. 225 • [email protected]

Vice-presidentBill Boucher, ext. 226 • [email protected]

Manager, POC ProgramPeter Saunders, ext. 232 • [email protected]

Certification Specialist, POC ProgramTim Weynerowski, ext. 234 • [email protected]

Assistant, POC ProgramShirley Londry, ext. 229 • [email protected]

Finance, Barb VanDoorn, ext. 222, [email protected]”

Board of Directors – Executive Committee

Chair • Doug WareManager; FlightSafety Canada Ltd.

Vice Chair: • Rob MaddenDirector/Flight Operations

Province of Alberta, Air Transportation Service

Secretary • Dave Anderson, Vice-president; Anderson Air Ltd.

Treasurer • Jean MénardVP Commercial and Air Transport Sales,

EMS Technologies

Past Chair • Jean LangevinSenior Vice-president Operations Skyservice Business Aviation Inc.

Board Members-at-Large

Gary Banks • VP, Marketing & Sales Support; John Hopkinson & Assoc. Ltd.

Gordon Berturelli, Senior Vice-presidentInternational Business Development

World Fuel Services

Frank Burke, Operations Manager/Chief PilotTidnish Holdings Limited

William F. Clark • Barrister & Solicitor; Clark & Company

Anne Dinwoodie • Director, Flight Services, Execaire

Leonard Giacomelli, Director/Chief PilotScotiabank

Scott Harrold, GM YVR/BD Canada & Pacific USA,

Landmark Aviation YVR

Adam Keller • President; Chartright Air Inc.

Joe Zigrossi • President and CEO;Global Aerospace Underwriting Managers

Vice-presidentsAirports • Dave Dayment, Airport Operations Manager;

Toronto Airways Ltd.

Airworthiness • François Faust, Assigned Engineer; Skyservice Business Aviation Inc.

Aviation Medicine and Human Factors • Dr. Randy Knipping

Maintenance • David Hall, Chief of Maintenance;Irving Oil Transport Ltd.

Operations • BC Campbell, Vice-president Flight Operations; Skyservice Business Aviation Inc.

Projects • Gary Banks, VP, Marketing & Sales Support; John Hopkinson & Assoc. Ltd.

Training • Doug Ware, Manager; FlightSafety Canada Ltd.

Media Releases 3

Esterline CMC Electronics Wins Chilean Air Force C-130 Cockpit Avionics Upgrade Program

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CBAA 2010 5

CBAA New Members 6

NAV CANADA News 7

Calendar of Events 7

People on the Move 7

International Civil Aviation Day 2009 Highlights ICAO’s Historic Contribution to the Global Community

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CBAA Year End 10

IS-BAO Substantiates Wide Recognition as the Global Standard for Business Aircraft Operators

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55 Metcalfe St., Ottawa, Ontario K1P 6L5Tel: (613) 236-5611 • Fax: (613) 236-2361

E-mail: [email protected] • Website: www.cbaa.ca

President and Chief Executive OfficerSam Barone, ext. 238 • [email protected]

Executive Assistant Aime O’Connor, ext. 228, [email protected]

Vice-president,Marketing and Communications

Andrew Oestreich, ext. 236 • [email protected]

Marketing and Communications Analyst, Rachel Duchesneau, ext. 221, [email protected]

Director, Membership and Convention ServicesJanet Maslin, ext. 225 • [email protected]

Vice-presidentBill Boucher, ext. 226 • [email protected]

Manager, POC ProgramPeter Saunders, ext. 232 • [email protected]

Certification Specialist, POC ProgramTim Weynerowski, ext. 234 • [email protected]

Assistant, POC ProgramShirley Londry, ext. 229 • [email protected]

Finance, Barb VanDoorn, ext. 222, [email protected]”

Board of Directors – Executive Committee

Chair • Doug WareManager; FlightSafety Canada Ltd.

Vice Chair: • Rob MaddenDirector/Flight Operations

Province of Alberta, Air Transportation Service

Secretary • Dave Anderson, Vice-president; Anderson Air Ltd.

Treasurer • Jean MénardVP Commercial and Air Transport Sales,

EMS Technologies

Past Chair • Jean LangevinSenior Vice-president Operations Skyservice Business Aviation Inc.

Board Members-at-Large

Gary Banks • VP, Marketing & Sales Support; John Hopkinson & Assoc. Ltd.

Gordon Berturelli, Senior Vice-presidentInternational Business Development

World Fuel Services

Frank Burke, Operations Manager/Chief PilotTidnish Holdings Limited

William F. Clark • Barrister & Solicitor; Clark & Company

Anne Dinwoodie • Director, Flight Services, Execaire

Leonard Giacomelli, Director/Chief PilotScotiabank

Scott Harrold, GM YVR/BD Canada & Pacific USA,

Landmark Aviation YVR

Adam Keller • President; Chartright Air Inc.

Joe Zigrossi • President and CEO;Global Aerospace Underwriting Managers

Vice-presidentsAirports • Dave Dayment, Airport Operations Manager;

Toronto Airways Ltd.

Airworthiness • François Faust, Assigned Engineer; Skyservice Business Aviation Inc.

Aviation Medicine and Human Factors • Dr. Randy Knipping

Maintenance • David Hall, Chief of Maintenance;Irving Oil Transport Ltd.

Operations • BC Campbell, Vice-president Flight Operations; Skyservice Business Aviation Inc.

Projects • Gary Banks, VP, Marketing & Sales Support; John Hopkinson & Assoc. Ltd.

Training • Doug Ware, Manager; FlightSafety Canada Ltd.

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Southern Alberta (Calgary)Lisa Peacock – World Fuel Services(403) 275-4664; [email protected]

Peter Verhesen – Cavalier Aviation(403) 329-1429; [email protected]

Saskatchewan (Regina & Saska-toon) – in developmentAlana Kühn – West Wind Aviation(306) 668-0231; [email protected]

Jim Thompson – Government of Sas-katchewan, Executive Air Services(306) 787-2431; [email protected]

Manitoba (Winnipeg) – in devel-opmentMike Zaporzan – Jetz Aviation Ltd.(204) 296-5389; [email protected]

Ontario (Toronto)Mike Casey – FSS Aviation Finance(905) 612-9043; [email protected]

Mike Payne – Wilson Aircraft(905) 713-1059; [email protected]

Quebec (Montreal)André Khury – ACASSTel: (514) 636-1099; [email protected]

Jim Leggett – ACASS Tel: (514) 636-1099; [email protected]

Atlantic Chair-position open.Thank you to Alex Smith, TL Aero, for his work as Chapter Chair for the past three years. Contact [email protected] if you are interested in volun-teering as Atlantic Chapter Chair or co-Chair.

mentioning the Canadian 2010 Olympics to be held at Whistler and the greater Vancouver area. Over the past three years, CBAA along with other stakeholders has been involved with the 2010 win-ter games aviation planning.

With some of the biggest sponsors and participants at the 2010 Olympics using business aviation, CBAA is pleased to have

played a role in the 2010 planning, but moreover is proud that busi-ness aviation will play a key role in the success of the games and the Special Olympics that follow. During the 2010 Olympics CBAA staff and members will be on call to deal with issues arising during the period of Olympics operations at YVR. Go Canada Go!

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U.S. Bankruptcy Court Approves AeroMechani-cal Services Ltd. Bid to Acquire Assets of Wing-speed Corporation for $250,000AeroMechanical Services Ltd. (“AMA”) is pleased to announce that it has successfully bid to acquire the assets of Wingspeed Corporation, of Concord, Mas-sachusetts, USA (“Wingspeed”) (www.wingspeedcorp.com), a privately held Corporation that was placed in Chapter 7 bank-ruptcy on August 17, 2009. The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Massachu-setts (the “Court”) in Worces-ter, Massachusetts, today ap-proved AMA’s bid to acquire all Wingspeed assets for a price of USD$250,000, free and clear of liens and encumbrances. A clos-ing on the sale is expected on or about October 26, 2009. The Court had previously appointed AMA as manager for the Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustee until the sale is closed.

Wingspeed developed and marketed products and ser-vices for commercial aviation that deliver voice, data and air-craft messaging over Iridium

and the Internet as well as pa-perless cockpit technologies using wireless data exchange and satellite communications. The asset purchase will include, among other things, all physi-cal assets, inventory, intellectual property, trademarks, other tan-gible and intangible assets. The acquisition also includes certain supplier contracts and customer contracts.

AMA President Richard Hayden stated, “We greatly re-spect the work done and prod-ucts developed by Wingspeed and we are pleased to have gained the opportunity to pro-vide excellent service and ex-pand our value added offerings to our new customers to include the full suite of industry-leading afirs™ UpTime™ products and services. Under the circumstanc-es, we have more work to do, including closing the acquisi-tion, before we have a final plan for integration of Wingspeed products into AMA’s portfolio. However, we are convinced that this acquisition will add value to AMA’s shareholders and Wing-speed’s customers, and we look forward to facilitating win-win scenarios across the board.”

CBAA Members’ Portal to go liveThe CBAA is asking its members to please update their member profiles. This information will be important for the CBAA Members’ Portal, going live early this year. The members’ portal is a valuable tool specifically for CBAA members as it allows members to communicate within the CBAA community and have their voices heard. It is an information outlet as well as a forum to provide comment on many of the issues CBAA members want to have addressed.

the inforMAtion we require includes:

Company name:Mailing address:Billing address (if different from mailing):Company telephone number:Company fax number:Company website:Member Rep:Member Rep e-mail address:Member Rep telephone number:Alternate Rep:Alternate Rep e-mail address:Alternate Rep telephone number:

Thank you for your participation.

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Esterline CMC Electronics (CMC) has been selected by the Chilean Air Force for the

complete cockpit avionics systems upgrade of its C-130 fleet. As prime contractor, CMC is responsible for delivery of its complete Cockpit 9000 suite, including the supply of turnkey installation kits as well as all in-coun-try activities such as touch labour, training and support.

“We are very honoured to work with the Chilean Air Force on this comprehensive modernization pro-gram,” said Greg Yeldon, president, Esterline CMC Electronics. He add-ed: “Our Cockpit 9000 suite has been engineered using the most advanced

and state-of-the-art components available today in order to provide op-erators with unmatched operational reliability and maintainability for long into the future.”

According to Chilean Air Force General Rojas, “We have been very impressed with CMC’s flexibility in adapting its Cockpit 9000 to our spe-cific needs while being able to sched-ule a very rapid installation turn-around. As a result, we will be able to look forward in a relatively short time to experiencing the many operational, safety, and economic benefits that this modern cockpit will bring to our C-130 aircraft.”

Esterline CMC Electronics Wins Chilean Air Force C-130 Cockpit Avionics Upgrade Program

“CBAA 2010” Calgary, AlbertaVisit www.cbaa.ca

for more information as it becomes available

AeroMechanical Services Ltd. (AMS) have signed an agreement with L-3

Communications to sell AMS’s real-time data communications and Internet data delivery systems for aircraft. L-3 Communications is the world’s largest producer of aircraft Flight Data Recorders (FDRs).

The agreement provides for a reselling and teaming arrangement under which L-3 will offer aircraft manufacturers and civil aviation users economically viable access to FDR analytical data via real-time data streaming, from anywhere and at any time, around the world.

Under the brand name FLY-HT™, AMS will be the exclusive provider to L-3 of Iridium satellite-based real-time data communica-tions and Internet data delivery technology. This will include AMS’s revolutionary FLYHT-stream™ data streaming system, as well as its fuel-and emissions- management products.

The agreement also provides for L-3 to offer AMS technology to operators of maritime vessels

in conjunction with L-3’s Marine Voyage Recorder products.

AMS president Richard Hayden said, “This agreement will combine L-3’s flight recorder and electronic flight bag products, with AMS’s real-time data communica-tion systems to offer customers the ability to receive, record, store, monitor, transmit and analyze criti-cal aircraft flight data, in real time when necessary. The result will be to improve both cost-effective air-craft performance and operational safety.”

Together with an on-board L-3 FDR, AMS has demonstrated real-time FDR data and aircraft position streaming on in-service aircraft us-ing its patented Automated Flight Information Reporting System (afirs™). Using ground-based data analysis tools, operators can review captured data to plan maintenance and verify that each aircraft is con-serving fuel and flying safely. In an emergency, ground personnel can review data for aircraft and sub-system functionality, and provide guidance and recommendations to the flight crew.

AeroMechanical Services Signs Teaming and Reseller Agreement with L-3 Communications

DCAM Flight Instructor Safety Award Recipient Harvey Penner, President & CFI of Harv’s Air, Manitoba

This passionate aviator and extraor-dinary flight instructor has dedi-cated his life for nearly 40 years to flight training and general aviation.

He has done much to success-fully guide and expand the hori-zons of those who walk through the doors of his school.

A student comments, “he is an individual who has lived out the

ideals that your award embraces.”An approachable icon, he is

always willing to discuss and share his vast knowledge.

DCAM celebrates their award in recognizing an individual whose passion and gifts to the younger generation of pilots have created a

unique legacy and heritage for the future of aviation in our country and who has established a facil-ity capable of maintaining that heritage.

This year, Martin Eley, Direc-tor General, Civil Aviation, Trans-port Canada made congratulatory remarks to the recipient at ATAC’S 75th anniversary Gala Dinner.

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the premier gathering of the Canadian business aviation industry

Join us in Calgary July 7 & 8, immediately ahead of the world famous Calgary Stampede, for CBAA 2010

cbaa2010• Experience the Canadian business aviation culture

• Interact with industry leaders including C-level executives, flight department personnel, and owner-operators

• Visit industry-leading companies on the trade show floor

• Tour business jets presenting emerging airplane technology on static display

• Learn why business aviation is a valuable corporate asset and how to make it accessible to you

preliminary programWednesday, July 717th Annual Golf Tournament benefitting Hope Air and the Alberta Children’s Hospital – Silverwing Golf CourseIce Breaker Networking Reception – Sheraton Cavalier Hotel

Thursday, July 8

Plenary Sessions – featuring Richard Aboulafia, Vice President Analysis, Teal Group Corporation – Sheraton Cavalier Hotel

Annual General Meeting

Trade Show and Static Display – Landmark Aviation and Shell Canada

exhibitor informationTrade Show and Static Display – Thursday, July 8, hosted by Landmark Aviation and Shell Canada. It’s the same number of display hours as in previous years, they’re just all in one day!

Booths: A 10’ x 10’ space includes pipe & drape, carpet and two complimentary registrations CBAA Members: CAN$1,495 Non Members: CAN$1,695

Static: Outdoor space only CBAA Members: CAN$1.00/ft2 Non Members: CAN$1.25/ft2

attendee informationCBAA 2010 is a two-day event loaded with quality speakers, the trade show and static display, a fundraising golf tournament and networking opportunities allowing you to connect with industry leaders and vendors.

Full Registration: CAN$350Includes: Ice Breaker Reception on Wednesday evening and all meetings and functions on Thursday.

sponsorship opportunitiesCBAA 2010 is the premier gathering of the Canadian business aviation community and offers an excellent venue within which to do business and network.

There will be many opportunities to achieve optimum exposure for your company to the 700+ participants at CBAA 2010.

Visit our web-site www.cbaa.ca for additional cbaa2010 information as it becomes available.

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The CBAA is pleased to introduce the following companies as new members:

Global Aviation - Service With a Style. Worldwide jet charter is our specialty, and our service will exceed expectations. Our FBO based in Hillsboro, Oregon (KHIO), is Equal Distance to Down-town Portland - The Congestion Free Alternative to KPDX. Customs, Contract Fueling and innovator of Global Fuel Solutions, Concierge Services, Rental Cars On-Site, Crew Cars, Luxurious Passenger, Reception & Waiting Areas, Conference Room, Private Passenger Office Facilities, WIFI, Gourmet Cater-ing On-Site, Full Kitchen & Laundry, Pilot Lounge w/WSI, Shower Facilities, 63,000 sq. ft. Heated Hangar, A/C Cleaning & Detailing, 145 Repair Station, Bombardier Authorized AOG/ Line Maintenance Facility, Rockwell Collins, Universal, Thrane & Thrane, and TrueNorth Dealer.

HélibelluleHÉLIBELLULE is the alternative FBO for Montreal area, located at CYMX airport, only 30 minutes from downtown Montreal and 20 minutes from vari-ous ski resorts. Helicopter charter on the site, direct secure access of 13,000 ft. runway, no traffic, and 96,280 sq. ft. tarmac plus hangar.

HÉLIBELLULE is a port of entry in Canada and a strategic place for a fuel stop before United States or Europe. The desire to take care of passengers, crew and aircraft with all our integrity, honesty, sincerity and generosity allows Héli-bellule to stand out and continues to develop its passion for aviation.

We promise you the sky, and we deliver it!

NovaJetHeadquartered at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport, NovaJet was created in response to a market request for an innovated solution based approached to Executive Air Charter, Aircraft Management, and Aircraft Acquisition Services.

TrueNorth AvionicsTrueNorth is a technology company dedicated to redefining the airborne tele-communications experience for corporate operators. Our world-class products, including the executive-class Simphonē™ (pronounced “symphony”) airborne telephone network system, offer passengers and crew a higher level of capability and convenience.

With headquarters in Canada’s high-tech centre, Ottawa, Ontario, and sales offices in the U.S., TrueNorth is an international company that serves business aviation worldwide.

Our definition of a great flight? Uneventful..... Whether you charter one of our Dassault Falcon Jets or executive style turbo props you will step into a world of unparalleled service and personalized attention to detail. No request is too great or too small for our 24/7 concierge service. It’s what distinguishes us as your preferred choice. And it means you can simply sit back and enjoy a perfect flight.

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Field Aviation completes Dash 8 Maritime Patrol Aircraft contract for U.S. Customs and Border ControlField Aviation Company Inc. has delivered the last of seven Dash 8 Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Patrol (CBP).

Following a thorough evaluation of aircraft, sensors and modifi-ers, Field Aviation modified the first Dash 8 Series 200 MPA aircraft for CBP in 2004, and additional aircraft were subsequently ordered such that the fleet now consists of four Dash 8 Series 200s and three larger Series 300 aircraft.

Field Aviation’s role in this program has been to receive each aircraft as a standard commercial version from the manufacturer, modify the structure, interior, navigation and communications equipment as well as other systems so the sensor hardware and the mission management system could be installed by ATK Integrated Systems in the USA prior to final delivery to CBP.

Taking advantage of the arrangements that have already been established for exporting defence-related products from Canada to the USA, all of the modified aircraft for CBP were contracted through the Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC).

Field Aviation’s chief operating officer, Joar Gronlund, said, “This has been a very successful program for all parties involved, and a successful example of international cooperation. When CBP first started looking for Maritime Patrol Aircraft in this class, Field Avia-tion was able to show and demonstrate one of the early Dash 8 Series 200 aircraft before it was delivered to our customer in Aus-tralia; this original MPA concept including the structural modifica-tions and the general layout has been the basis for each succeeding customer variant.

“Field Aviation has never stood still with its development of the Dash 8 MPA, and several new features were introduced to meet spe-cific CBP requirements, such as combined observation windows/emergency exits and the 1,000 lbs Maximum Take Off Weight in-crease,” Gronlund added. “These improvements were subsequently incorporated into the Australian fleet when this was expanded and modernized between 2006 and 2007. We also ensured maximum commonality between CBP’s first four Series 200 MPAs and their subsequent three larger Series 300 MPAs.”

The primary elements of the surveillance system for CBP’s Dash 8 MPAs consist of Raytheon’s SeaVue 2032I Search Radar, L-3 Wes-cam’s MX-15 EO/IR turret feeding sensor information to ATK Inte-grated System’s ISADS Mission Management System.

CBAA 2010 Sponsorship Opportunities available now!

Visit http://www.cbaa.ca/convention/ cbaa-2010-sponsorship-opportunities for more information

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NAV CANADA | NEWs

CBAA Dates to Note:

July 7-8, CalgaryCBAA 2010. Information: www.cbaa.ca/convention

Other Dates of Interest:

January 27-29, San AntonioNBAA 21st Annual Schedulers and Dispatchers Conference.Information: www.nbaa.org/events

March 29-April 1, New OrleansNBAA 37th Annual International Operators Conference. Information: www.nbaa.org/events

May 4-6, Geneva, SwitzerlandEBACE2010. Information: www.ebace.org

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n southern ontArio AirspAce

chAngeNAV CANADA, the country’s pro-vider of air navigation services, in consultation with air operators, has reviewed controlled airspace re-quirements in Southern Ontario. As a result of these consultations and evaluations, all low level airspace in a defined area of Southern Ontario, which is not currently controlled air-space (Class “G”), will be designated Class “E” controlled airspace, from 2,500 feet above sea level (ASL) and 3,500 feet ASL respectively. The un-controlled airspace above 12,500 feet to below 18,000 feet will be designat-ed controlled Class B airspace. The areas will be fully defined in the Des-ignated Airspace Handbook and de-picted on Low Level Enroute charts but can be generally described as being bounded in the southwest by Windsor, in the northwest by Sault Ste. Marie, Petawawa to the north-east and Kingston to the southeast.

The designation of this airspace as controlled airspace will reduce some procedural limitations on instrument flight rules (IFR) op-erations and enable expanded use of more efficient RNAV direct routings in this low level airspace. These changes will take effect Oc-tober 22, 2009 at 0901 Coordinat-ed Universal Time (UTC). The appropriate aeronautical publications will be amended.

n ModificAtion de l’espAce

Aérien dAns le sud de l’ontArioExploitant national du système de

navigation aérienne civile, NAV CANADA, en consultation avec des exploitants aériens, a examiné les exigences en matière d’espace aérien contrôlé dans le sud de l’Ontario. Par suite de ces consultations et évalu-ations, tout l’espace aérien inférieur dans une zone définie du sud de ‘Ontario qui n’est pas actuellement contrôlé (classe G) sera désigné es-pace aérien contrôlé de classe E au-dessus de 2 500 pi ASL (au-dessus du niveau de la mer) et de 3 500 pi ASL. L’espace aérien non contrôlé au-dessus de 12 500 pieds et en des-sous de 18 000 pieds sera désigné espace aérien contrôlé de classe B. La zone sera entièrement définie dans le Manuel des espaces aériens désignés et illustrée sur les cartes en route de l’espace aérien inférieur, mais elle peut être décrite généralement comme étant délimitée au sud-ouest par Windsor, au nord-ouest par Sault Ste. Marie, au nord-est par Petawawa et au sud-est par Kingston.

Le fait de désigner cet espace aérien comme étant contrôlé réduira certaines limites de procédures pour les opérations IFR (règles de vol aux instruments) et permettra l’utilisation accrue d’itinéraires RNAV (naviga-tion de surface) directs plus efficaces dans cet espace aérien inférieur.

Ces changements entreront en vigueur le 22 octobre 2009 à 0901 UTC (temps universel coordonné).

Les publications aéronau-tiques pertinentes seront mises à jour en conséquence.

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n esterline cMc electronics welcoMes new vice president, finAnce

Greg Yeldon, president of Ester-line CMC Electronics, has ap-pointed Sylvie Desjardins as vice-president, finance, as of Oc-tober 26, 2009.

Working in the aerospace industry for more than 20 years, Ms. Desjardins has followed an impressive career path. After starting her career at Ernst & Young as external auditor, she has held various positions of increas-ing responsibility at Bombardier Inc. She was vice-president, fi-nance, of Learjet, a subsidiary of Bombardier. Most recently, she held the positions of vice-president, finance, programs and strategic planning, and vice-

president, finance, of Bombardier Aerospace’s largest business unit, Business Aircraft.

Ms. Desjardins holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Québec at Montréal.

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Synergy Aerospace Corp. Becomes First Latin American Company to Enroll in Bombardier Carbon Offset Program Global Business Aviation

Community Announces Commitment to Climate ChangeSets Ambitious Targets For CO2 Emissions ReductionsThe global business aviation operating and manufacturing communities have announced an aggressive strategy to further mitigate the industry’s green-house gas (GHG) emissions. Pre-sented jointly by the General Avi-ation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) and the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) and its Member Associations, the programme is consistent with the International Civil Aviation Or-ganization’s (ICAO) proposal for global aviation sectoral manage-ment of targets and monitoring

of emissions. Business aviation has estab-

lished an excellent record of con-sistently improving fuel efficien-cy, delivering 40% improvement over the past 40 years. Business aviation’s worldwide carbon emissions are approximately 2% of all aviation and .04% of global man-made carbon emissions. Despite this excellent record, the business aviation community has pledged to do even more by committing to the following spe-cific targets:• Carbon-neutral growth

by 2020;• An improvement in fuel ef-

ficiency of an average of 2% per year from today until 2020;

• A reduction in total carbon

emissions of 50% by 2050 relative to 2005.These aggressive targets are

largely based on developments and advancements in four areas: technology, infrastructure and operational improvements, al-ternative fuels, and market based measures.

“Business aviation manufac-turers and operators will put forth a sustained effort to meet these targets, but a strong part-nership between industry and government is also absolutely necessary to achieve these goals,” said GAMA President and CEO, Pete Bunce. “We look forward to working hand-in-hand with all stakeholders to meet this critical global challenge of emissions re-duction even as we grow to meet

expanding demand for transpor-tation.”

Don Spruston, Director Gener-al of IBAC, added, “Business avia-tion wants to be an integral part of a comprehensive, ambitious and fair worldwide action to miti-gate emissions. As a global indus-try, we believe that ICAO should be granted sectoral responsibility to develop a simple and straight-forward system to address avia-tion emissions worldwide.”

GAMA and IBAC recognize Steve Ridolfi, president of busi-ness aircraft at Bombardier Aero-space for his leadership of the GAMA Environment Committee and the strong technical support provided by Bombardier during the development of this impor-tant initiative.

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Hartzell Propeller Signs Long-Term Deal with Hawker Beechcraft

Hartzell Propeller Inc. has signed an agreement with Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) for the exclusive supply of con-stant-speed propellers to all of its new piston and turboprop commercial aircraft.

The agreement is for a minimum of five years, and covers the full range of new-build HBC aircraft: G36 Bonanza, G58 Baron and the King Air C90GTx, B200GT and 350i aircraft. The agreement also includes new, higher performance propellers for the 50th anniversary Baron to be introduced next year.

Beginning in 1934 the successful history between the two companies will continue as this new agreement will see Hart-zell maintain its role as HBC’s sole supplier of propeller sys-tems for all of their propeller-driven aircraft.

Last year, Hartzell was awarded HBC’s Performance Prom-ise Champion for Customer award for its continual provision of excellent service, support, and on-time delivery.

Mike Disbrow, Hartzell’s senior VP marketing and customer services, said, “Our agreement with Hawker Beechcraft solidi-fies a very long business partnership that will benefit our mu-tual customers now and into the future.”

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“65 years of empowering the global community through aviation” was the theme of the 2009 edition of Interna-tional Civil Aviation Day, celebrated annually on December 7, 2009 to mark the creation of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) on that day in 1944.

From the outset, the vision has been for international aviation to pro-mote friendship and understanding among peoples of the world, as well as peace and prosperity based on a glob-al air transport system that would be operated soundly and economically, with equality of opportunity for all.

The vision gradually became re-ality through ICAO securing global cooperation and consensus among its 190 Member States to build and maintain a robust regulatory frame-work, thereby bringing the enormous economic, social and cultural benefits of air transport to entire populations all over the world.

In keeping with the rapid evo-lution of air transport through the years, Member States agreed on some 10,000 technical and operational standards, on hundreds of agree-ments dealing with often complex political and economic issues, and on assistance programmes to help apply the rules and regulations – concrete

actions and tangible global results under the auspices of ICAO.

At the same time, States ensured that aviation would develop in an environmentally sustainable manner, by agreeing on stringent engine emis-sions standards, effective operational measures and comprehensive envi-ronmental policies through the ICAO process.

Today, the millions of passen-ger and cargo flights that criss-cross our skies have become the lifeline of economies on all continents. They provide businesses with access to the global marketplace, especially vital for land-locked or small-island States, and they are an integral component of the world’s largest industry, travel and tourism.

Aviation supports tens of millions of direct and indirect jobs in airlines, airports, air navigation services and aerospace companies, and produces a substantial spin-off effect on compa-nies in the air transport supply chain and a host of related industries.

Another valuable contribution of aviation is the host of social benefits it generates, from the enjoyment of lei-sure and cultural experiences, to the rapid and effective delivery of emer-gency and humanitarian air relief in many regions of the planet.

The economic and social dimen-sions of aviation can also contribute to the realization of many of the United Nations Millennium Goals – promot-ing business development to eradicate extreme poverty and hunger, which in turn can sustain other aspects of so-cietal progress. By its very nature, air travel can foster a global partnership among like-minded people dedicated to a common cause.

Looking ahead, the time-hon-ored consensus-building approach of ICAO will play a major role in ad-dressing one of the greatest challenges ever faced by our global community – climate change.

Already under ICAO, the first and to date only globally-harmonized agreement designed to address cli-mate change from a specific sector of the world economy was achieved.

In October 2009, a High-level meeting of States representing 93% of commercial air traffic around the world reached agreement on how gov-ernments will further work together and with industry to reduce aviation’s impact on climate change.

Member States of ICAO agreed to: 1. A global 2 % annual improve-

ment in fuel efficiency until the year 2050.

2. A global CO2 standard for aircraft. 3. A framework for market-based

measures in international aviation. 4. Coordination of plans and activi-

ties by all States on CO2 emissions through ICAO.

5. Measures to assist developing states and facilitate access to fi-nancial resources, technology transfer and capacity-building.

6. Facilitate the development and deployment of alternative fuels, which can substantially reduce the impact of aviation emissions on the environment and help ad-dress issues of economics and supply security. These recommendations and

others will be reviewed by the ICAO Assembly in 2010, as part of the con-tinuous drive for facilitating global agreement towards internationally harmonized solutions for a sustain-able aviation sector and a healthy planet for generations to come.

Since its creation, ICAO’s role has been consistent, only the challenges to overcome have changed. After 65 years, it remains the global forum where States have and will continue to come together, in cooperation with the industry and other stakeholders, to address any and all issues facing the international air transport sector.

International Civil Aviation Day 2009 Highlights ICAO’s Historic Contribution to the Global Community

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As 2009 draws to a close, the CBAA is pleased to share a recap of this year’s activities and outline what CBAA and the Board of Directors have planned for the upcoming year. It is an oppor-tune time, given this year’s challenging business environment, to update you on recent developments and our work to earn the continued support of the Canadian business aviation industry.

First, I would like to thank CBAA’s internal staff and Board of Directors for guiding CBAA as the Association’s members are facing some of their toughest challenges in years. Like many of its members, the CBAA has experienced its own challenges, but has come out with a stronger foun-dation and a clear set of goals for the New Year.

recognizing cBAA directors’

perspectives, contriButionsAt the 2009 CBAA Annual Meeting & Convention in Montreal, the As-sociation’s directors re-affirmed their commitment to having broad repre-sentation from the industry on the Board, with directors who provide a diversity of experiences, attributes and perspectives.

I’m pleased to welcome our new-est directors, Scott Harrold, who serves as GM YVR / BD Canada & Pacific USA for Landmark Aviation YVR, and Joe Zigrossi, President and CEO of Global Aerospace Under-writing Managers. CBAA is certain that our members will benefit from both of these directors’ experience and insight into the business aviation community.

deMonstrAting Business

AviAtion vAlueAs CBAA Members know, the indus-try’s marketplace challenges over the past year have been accentuated by misperceptions and mischaracteriza-tions of business aviation in Ottawa, Washington and elsewhere.

CBAA has worked throughout the year to demonstrate the essential role business aviation plays in the nation’s economy and transporta-tion system. Many of the initiatives that the CBAA has embarked upon are ongoing activities spearheaded by CBAA’s active advocacy role to government agencies, media and the general public.

Some of CBAA’s main initiatives for 2009 included a Private Operator Certificate (POC) file review, which was conducted early in 2009 to ensure the quality of CBAA’s POC program. This is an ongoing project and new program enhancements have been implemented to ensure the ongoing safety of CBAA’s operators.

The CBAA has also increased its advocacy with relation to several government and third party organiza-tions including Canada Border Ser-vice Agency (CBSA), Canada Rev-enue Agency (CRA), Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CAT-SA), NAV CANADA, International Business Aviation Council (IBAC), the National Business Aviation As-sociation (NBAA), the Air Transport Association of Canada (ATAC), the Aerospace Industry Association of Canada (AIAC), the Canadian Own-ers and Pilots Association (COPA), and the Canadian Aviation Mainte-

nance Council (CAMC), to better serve the needs of our membership and ensure that we are advocating for all of our members.

The CBAA engaged in an active role on the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games Aviation Security Planning Committee as business aviation’s rep-resentation. We wish Canada’s athletes the very best in the quest for gold!

Another initiative for the CBAA this year has been to strengthen our regional chapter outreach by attend-ing more meetings and interacting with Chapter Chairs and our valued members. This year, the CBAA saw the formation of a Saskatchewan Chapter demonstrating the growth of business aviation throughout Canada.

On a more recent note, the CBAA has had success in negotiating an ar-rangement with the GTAA providing access for business aircraft and Me-divac flights arriving and departing during restricted hours. The CBAA continues to work with airports to ensure equitable access to business aircraft. This is a clear example of CBAA members, the board, chapter leadership and staff working together to deliver results.

CBAA 2009 in Montreal celebrat-ed the 100th Anniversary of powered flight in Canada and was a successful event for the Canadian business avia-tion community with over 750 par-ticipants and exhibitors.

The 2009 convention featured many exciting new initiatives, includ-ing a more industry focused speaker’s session featuring Richard Aboulafia, Vice President, Analysis of the Teal Group. CBAA 2009 also received im-

proved media attention, appearing on the local television network, TVA, as well as print media such as La Presse and the Gazette.

leAding AdvocAcy for the

industry in 2010In 2010, the CBAA will continue its role in strategic advocacy, paying spe-cial attention to the Winter Olympics in Vancouver, FBO Security, the envi-ronment, border management, SMS, noise abatement, and other key policy areas affecting the membership. Also in 2010, CBAA will be a key player in the aviation planning process for the G8/G20 summit in Huntsville, Ontario.

CBAA 2010, Canada’s premier business aviation convention, will be held in Calgary on July 7 and 8, prior to Calgary’s world famous stampede, which kicks off July 9, 2010. This year’s convention will feature keynote speak-er Richard Aboulafia, Vice President, Analysis of the Teal Group. At CBAA 2009, Mr. Aboulafia presented conven-tion attendees with an economic over-view of the business aviation industry, which proved to be a very valuable ses-sion for attendees.

We will be working hard to im-prove dialogue between CBAA and our members through increased com-munication with CBAA’s regional Chapters and through the CBAA Members’ Portal. With all of these initiatives the CBAA is also asking for your help through your participation. We encourage our members to update their member profiles to ensure that the right people are receiving valuable information and to entice member communication.

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Esterline CMC Electronics’ new 10.4 inch Class 2 PilotView® Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) launched at NBAA 2008 and selected by Boeing for its Next-Generation 737s and BBJs, will be installed on N-G 737s starting in the third quarter of 2010. The Class 2 EFB system will be available on pro-duction airplanes and for retrofit.

Boeing is developing a com-mon application suite and ground infrastructure for use across Class 1, 2 and 3 EFBs, which is designed to maximize the value of the EFB in-frastructure by including Boeing and Jeppesen applications and data.

The EFB contains all documenta-tion and forms that pilots carry, from

aeronautical maps and charts, manu-als, fault reporting and operations to minimum equipment lists and logbooks, in digital format, and puts them at the crew’s fingertips. The Boeing system pro-vides an integrated solution from the aircraft to the air-line’s back-office and offers value through improved operational effi-ciencies.”

Greg Yeldon, Esterline CMC Electronics president, said: “The news that Boeing will

start to install the latest addition to our EFB product portfolio on Next-Generation 737s and BBJs in production next year is very exciting

and strengthens our growing OEM sup-plier position.”

CMC’s Pilot-View® EFB stays powered during all flight phases, thereby improving productivity and reducing workload. It features an LED-backlit display de-livering enhanced readability in all

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Over 23 STCs are available for the PilotView 8.4 inch EFB on air-craft ranging from the Gulfstream GV and GIV and Bombardier Global Express/XRS to the Boeing 737. PilotView is the sole OEM Class 2 EFB option at Dassault, Pilatus and Emivest Swearingen. PilotView has been selected by Rockwell Collins for the Bombardier Global platform, by Embraer for the E-170/190 pro-gram, and by ATR for the ATR-42 and ATR-72 aircraft.

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T he International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) and the Canadian Business

Aviation Association (CBAA) an-nounced a new milestone for the International Standard for Busi-ness Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) with the 200th operator achieving IS-BAO Certificate of Registration, demonstrating implementation of the business aircraft industry’s gold standard for safety operations. IS-BAO was conceived by business aviation associations from around the world as a safety standard for all business aircraft operations, small and large, including operators of corporate fixed and rotary wing air-craft and commercial on-demand operations.

The IS-BAO was developed by the business aircraft industry for the benefit of the industry in recognition of the need for a single global indus-try supported safety standard that

facilitates international harmoniza-tion and common application of in-dustry best practices. Over 100 flight departments were involved in devel-opment and testing between 1999 and 2002. Since IS-BAO launch in 2002, a Standards Board consisting of business aircraft operators (includ-ing maintenance and training manag-ers) have ensured the safety standard is dynamic and continuously current with best practices and international regulatory requirements.

Since launch in 2002, IS-BAO has increasingly been accepted by

companies and government agen-cies as the gold standard for business aircraft operations. Over 900 copies of the standard are in circulation, and this month the number of operators achieving Certificate of Registration surpassed 200. The IS-BAO Cer-tificate of Registration signifies that a third party accredited auditor has verified that the flight department has met the IS-BAO standard. Many benefits to the operator are gained such as recognition by the company CEO and Board, pride in achieve-ment, and of course, potential for reduction in insurance rates.

Other IS-BAO achievements since inception include:• Recognition by the President of

the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO);

• Implementation of a Safety Man-agement System that has become the model program for other

SMS developments;• Acceptance as a European Stan-

dard by the European Standard-ization Committee (CEN);

• Recognition by State Civil Avia-tion Authorities around the world as a quality safety standard that can be accepted as demon-strating safety compliance;

• Global acceptance, with business aviation flight departments gain-ing Certificates of Registration from: USA, United Kingdom, Canada, Switzerland, Bermuda, Singapore, Netherlands, Germa-ny, Italy, Greece, Brazil, Russia, China, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, South Africa, Malaysia, Australia and UAE.

For further information, please contact Kathy Perfetti, IBAC Standards Manager, at [email protected] or Bill Boucher at [email protected].

IS-BAO Substantiates Wide Recognition as the Global Standard for Business Aircraft Operators

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