ATAC is pleased to report a very successful AGM and Tradeshow in Montreal with approximately 450 delegates in attendance. We would like to extend a special thanks to all our Sponsors and Exhibitors listed below whose participation contributed greatly to the success of our conference.
Our Plenary Session on November 14 entitled "Economic Footprint of the Canadian Commercial Aviation Industry" was very well received. The panelists provided their perspective of the specific challenges on this front and some of the strategies to confront the issues. Their presentations (if available) are as follows:
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- Nick Mulder, Consultant and Senior Associate, Global Public Affairs
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Moderator: Dr. Isabelle Dostaler, Associate Professor, John Molson School of Business,
Concordia University
The Luncheon with keynote speaker Frederick (Ted) Larkin, Principal of Larkinvest was well attended as well as the session with Transport Canada's Director General Civil Aviation, Martin Eley.
New this year was a Safety Assurance Workshop by Donald Baldwin of Baldwin Aviation. Integrating flight training schools and regional air operators, this interactive workshop explored the fundamentals of a SMS with a focus on Safety Assurance. The attendance surpassed our expectations.
Mark your calendar now for next year's
ATAC Annual General Meeting & Tradeshow
Tuesday, Nov. 13 - Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012
Westin Bayshore Hotel, Vancouver, BC
COMMITTEE PRESENTATIONS
All available presentations are posted to the "Members Only" section of the website. To access it, you must be a member and have a valid log-in and password.
AWARDS
Congratulations to the following award winners:
ATAC Honorary Life Membership Award - The 2011 recipient is Harvey J. Friesen from Bearskin Airlines. This is the Association's highest achievement awarded to individuals who during their lifetime have contributed significantly to the improvement of the Association and the Canadian air transport industry as a whole.
The Paul Mulrooney Memorial Award of Excellence - This year's recipient is Heather McGonigal from Transwest Air. This ATAC award is given annually to an employee of an operator member company who has demonstrated progressive advancement to and within management positions.
The David Charles Abramson Memorial Flight Instructor Safety Award - The 2011 recipient is Kathy Fox from Rockliffe Flying Club. This award is presented annually to the top flight instructor.
Webster Memorial Trophy Award - Top Amateur Pilot of the Year - The 2011 recipient is Kevin Aalders from Centennial Flight Centre and the runner-up is Justin Mailman from Moncton Flight College. The Webster Memorial Trophy Competition is an annual event intended to declare the "top amateur pilot in Canada".
Hope Air Outstanding Philanthropist Award - The award went to NAV CANADA. This award is to recognize philanthropic leadership by an ATAC member who has shown dedication to Hope Air's mission of removing the barriers of distance and cost that separate Canadians from the specialized healthcare they require.
Air Cadet Power Familiarization Pilot Upgrade Scholarship - This scholarship was awarded to WO1 Corinna Schmidt of the 867 Vaudreuil-Doiron Squadron. The scholarship is provided to a top air cadet as chosen by the Air Cadet League of Canada.
EXHIBITOR PROFILES
