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Bush Pilot
With A Briefcase NAFTA's
Northern Gateway is a magnet for tourism Annual Aviation
Conference For more
info: (link to URL www.bcaviation.org) BC
Aviation Council President and CEO:
Andrew Huige Administration About
the BCAC: Formed in 1938, the British Columbia
Aviation Council has promoted and developed
aviation in the province for 60 years. BCAC
provides a voice for aviators and the public they
serve, and has established a broad-based
organization to encourage growth and change in the
field. The BCAC's organization includes an elected
Board of Directors, Regional Directors, and a
Chairperson supported by the President & CEO,
and office staff. Membership categories include
individuals, municipalities, associations and
corporations. Aviation
issues are addressed within the committee structure
of the Council, focusing on sectors and functions
such as Air Facilities, Airports, Air Safety, Air
Tourism, Aerospace Industries, Cable Crossing
Markers, Conferences and Symposiums, General
Aviation and Vancouver International Airport. The
Council often presents committee recommendations to
various levels of Government within the aviation
community. During
its history, the Council has been instrumental in
many developments. For example, among many
achievements in recent years, the BC Aviation
Council has: Assembled
and updated the BC Air Facilities Map for promotion
of recreational flying. Sponsored
Air Safety seminars. Published
a newsletter for the membership. Participated
in the Canadian Airspace Review process. Advocated
the transfer of all federal airports to local
control by communities of BC. The
BCAC recognizes that its effectiveness in promoting
aviation development is directly related to the
breadth of interests it represents. While national
associations represent specific interests within
aviation, BCAC strives to represent all interests
within the Province of British Columbia. To that
end, aviation associations that were independent in
the past, such as the Vancouver, Airport Business
Association (VABA), have now become part of the
Council. In addition, other associations, such as
the Vancouver Board of Trade, Richmond Chamber of
Commerce, and the Pacific Aircraft Maintenance
Engineers Association, are also members. British Columbia
Aviation Council: E-mail:
bcac@telus.net
International
Northwest Aviation Council: Aviation Without
Borders... North
America's premiere Aviation Council (INAC) adopted
the above theme at the 61st Annual Convention of
the British Columbia Aviation Council. INAC offers
a forum for all aviation organizations and
governments to present a united front on aviation
issues affecting you. INAC works in close liaison
with Provincial, State and Territorial Aviation
organizations and councils. Alaska
/ Alberta / British Columbia / Colorado / Idaho /
Manitoba/ Montana / North Dakota / Oregon /
Saskatchewan / Washington / Wyoming / Yukon /
NWT Originally
formed under the name Northwest Aviation Planing
Council, the organization grew to encompass
committees and members working on every facet of
aviation. By 1936, the Council had become a
dedicated group to further aviation on every level.
Membership spread to all of the Northwest States
and then to Western Canada. President: Curtis Grad,
Abbotsford Airport, (604) 855-1001, fax (604)
855-1066. The Council was
instrumental in gaining recognition and acceptance
of State departments of aviation in the formation
and growth of the CAA (FAA). It encouraged the
birth of the British Columbia Aviation Council and
the Alberta Aviation Council. The fine work carried
out by these groups can, to some extent, be
considered a result of the pioneer International
Council- INAC. To foster and promote the
development of civil aviation in Canada and the
United States. • To encourage the development
of airports, improve navigational aids and safety
installation within the Provinces, States and
Territories. • To maintain
a cooperative liaison with Federal , Provincial,
State and Territorial governments in all matters
affecting Aviation in Canada and the United States.
• To develop
alliances among aviation organizations. to
energetically promote the simplification of air
regulation. • To support
aviation education thorough scholarship programs.
• To provide a
voice for regional, local and small airports
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