Please be advised that the inaugural Annual General Meeting for the Floatplane Operators Association of BC  (FOA) is set for April 12th, 2011 at the Vancouver Airport Marriott at 1:00pm (see end of message for forms).   We will be accepting membership applications before and at the General Meeting (membership application form attached).   Operator Members [...]

February 23, 2011 is marked as National Aviation Day.  First proclaimed in 2009 by former Transportation, Infrastructure and Communities Minister John Baird, it offers Canadians the opportunity to celebrate past achievements and open new chapters in aviation excellence. From the 1909 Silver Dart to Bombardier’s 2008 launch of its “green” fuel-efficient jets, Canada has much [...]

  One year on from the Winter  Olympics, we can look back with pride at the extraordinary performance of YVR and the other gateway airports which together with NAV CANADA and the supporting government agencies provided travellers with such a trouble-free experience. Going forward, we see our industry growing as the BC economy continues to [...]

Vancouver Board of Trade Event In 2010, Canada’s aerospace sector generated over $24 billion and employed nearly 82,000 Canadians. The Canadian aerospace industry bases its success on Canadian expertise, intellectual property and an entrepreneurial spirit. As the 5th largest aerospace country in the world, Canada is a global leader in an increasingly competitive and rapidly [...]

The BC Aviation Council invites you to join us for lunch at the Delta Vancouver Airport Hotel on March 11, 2011 to hear Paul Lindahl, CEO of NGRAIN Corporation .  NGRAIN is a Vancouver based company that produces award-winning software solutions for aerospace and defense organizations around the world giving them the ability to produce [...]

The aviation industry is a natural magnet for media.  This half-day session will provide attendees with valuable information on how to work with the media to tell your story and be prepared when reporters contact you.  Learn the basics of issues management, key messages and interview techniques.  Session led by Rebecca Catley, Director of Communications, [...]