Your Weekly Briefing - October 5, 2023

Happy Thanksgiving from CBAA!

In the spirit of giving thanks, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt thanks to our amazing members. Your dedication and tireless efforts play a vital role in shaping the future of business aviation in Canada.

Wishing you and your loved ones a warm and wonderful Thanksgiving celebration.

Member Feedback - Your Voice Matters!

In the month of October, CBAA will launch a Member Feedback Campaign! Each week, we'll be sharing ONE survey question, and we want to hear from YOU! Your input is invaluable as we work to enhance our services for your benefit.

This is the first question, thank you for your time!

Mark your Calendars: Cross-Canada Chapter Meetings Begin in November

Please mark your calendars and confirm your attendance for CBAA's upcoming cross-Canada chapter meetings! We will commence the Fall 2023 tour in Halifax, NS, hosted at Gateway Facilities FBO. This meeting is generously sponsored by Textron Aviation, who are excited to offer you an exclusive opportunity to get an up-close look at the Cessna Citation XLS Gen2!

Sponsorship remains available for the Central Canada chapter meeting. Don’t miss this great opportunity to sponsor the event hosted by Fast Air Jet Center, recently voted Canada’s top FBO by Wings magazine.

Visit CBAA’s Events Calendar to find information on all upcoming chapter events.

IMPORTANT DATE CHANGE - Quebec Chapter Meeting: November 23rd

Please make note of the following date change for CBAA’s upcoming Quebec regional chapter meeting – the event will now take place on Thursday, November 23rd hosted by Starlink Aviation in Montreal!

We are delighted to introduce the sponsors who have made this event possible: Bombardier, Echo Aviation Leasing Corporation and Starlink Aviation.

Please confirm your attendance here.

CBAA’s Anthony Norejko to moderate conversation on the decarbonization of the aerospace industry

Join Canadian Club Toronto on October 5th for a dynamic conversation on the decarbonization of the aerospace industry with industry leaders across sectors including Deborah Flint, CEO of Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA), Beno?t Schultz, CEO of Airbus Canada and Valerie Durand, Head of Investor Relations and Corporate Sustainability at Air Canada. Moderated by Anthony Norejko, President and CEO of the Canadian Business Aviation Association (CBAA), the panel will discuss the aviation industry’s zero-emission targets and associated challenges and highlight some of the industry’s current trends and opportunities for the future of aeronautics in Canada.

Click here for additional details and to purchase your tickets.

CBAA Welcomes New Member – ZenithJet

Founded in 2008, ZenithJet is a leading technical oversight and aviation sustainability services consulting firm for business aircraft owners, operators, and corporate flight departments.?

ZenithJet’s Aviation Sustainability Services was founded to assist owners and operators of business jets reach their environmental goals through an understanding of their climate impact and building a plan to successfully reach their environmental targets through GHG accounting and GHG inventory reporting.?

To learn more about ZenithJet's Technical Oversight and Aviation Sustainability Services, please visit www.zenithjet.com.

CBAA Features Industry Partner ASQS

ASQS (Advanced Safety and Quality Solutions) is a leading global provider of integrated, web-based safety and quality management solutions developed for the aerospace industry. Our IQSMS software is used by aviation companies of all types and sizes worldwide in their daily operations and supports you online and offline in your compliance, safety and risk management. With our three offices in Vienna, Bangkok and Calgary, our dedicated team of experienced aviation and IT specialists is happy to assist you with all your needs and questions.

Learn more about IQSMS or schedule a demo here.

IQSMS Benefit Highlights:

·???????? IQSMS is based on and in compliance with ICAO Annex 19, IS-BAO and IS-BAH protocols, and Transport Canada

·???????? Hazard/occurrence reporting

·???????? Internal/external auditing

·???????? Risk Management

·???????? Analysis and tracking of actions performed

·???????? Safety performance monitoring and measurement

·???????? Data import/export via APIs

Additional Services:

·???????? FDM Services

Support Highlights:

·???????? Web-based system that supports you 24/7 online and offline

·???????? No additional costs on IT-infrastructure (IQSMS is hosted on ASQS servers)

·???????? Global customer support service through our ASQS offices in Calgary, Bangkok and our headquarters in Vienna

·???????? Easy training and implementation: Our project managers guide you through the implementation process

Special offer for CBAA Members:

CBAA members will receive 15% off the recurring fees within the first 12 months of the contract. ? Interested members can contact our team for additional details: ? ASQS Calgary Office: ? Tel.: (587) 393 6424 ? [email protected]

Register today for Silver Wings Industry and Scholarship Awards Celebration 2023

Join the Biritish Columbia Aviation Council (BCAC) for their annual Silver Wings Industry and Scholarship Awards Celebration where BCAC recognizes aviation and aerospace industry colleagues for specific achievements. They also award $100k in annual scholarships to aviation and aerospace students studying in BC – the largest program of its kind in Canada.

Opening this event will be the Women in Aviation and Aerospace Reception, you are cordially invited to connect with female aviation and aerospace leaders. Voluntary donations to the Mary Swain Memorial Scholarship Fund for Women is appreciated.