Epic Aircraft was founded in 2004. They specialize in the design and manufacture of high performance, all carbon-fiber, six-seat single-engine turboprop aircraft. The company conducts all engineering, manufacturing and administrative operations from its Bend, Oregon, headquarters.

Calnetix Technologies is headquartered in Cerritos, California, and was founded in 1998. They are developing integrated systems composed of high power density electric motors, compact silicon carbide (SiC) power electronics and high-speed permanent magnet generators for electric and hybrid electric propulsion systems.

XTI Aircraft Company is based in Englewood, Colorado. They design and develop fixed-wing aircraft with ducted fans that pivot to provide vertical take-off and landing capability and forward propulsion.

For more information about GAMA membership criteria visit gama.aero.

Asked by entrepreneur Dennis Washington to find a method by which his Gulfstream II business jet could fly across the country nonstop, Clark launched API in 1991 to develop and market blended winglet modifications for business and commercial aircraft. Today, the company estimates its winglets have saved the industry in excess of 10 billion gallons of fuel.

“Joe found extraordinary joy in all things aviation,” said NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen. “His legacy will long be visible on the thousands of business and commercial aircraft fitted with his winglets to increase performance and efficiency, while also reducing carbon emissions. It will also be deeply felt by the thousands of individuals and aviation organizations Joe touched in his remarkable lifetime. Although Joe has left us too soon, his vision, passion and humanity will continue to take our industry farther and do so more sustainably.”

API’s blended winglets and split-scimitar winglets are installed on a wide variety of business aircraft, including the Dassault Falcon 50, 900 and 2000; Hawker 800 and 800XP; and Boeing Business Jet, as well as on Boeing 737, 757 and 767 commercial aircraft.

In 2015, NBAA honored Clark with its prestigious Meritorious Service to Aviation Award celebrating extraordinary lifelong professional contributions to aviation. For decades, it has been presented to individuals who built the aviation industry, including business aviation. 

View NBAA’s Meritorious Service to Aviation Award video honoring Clarke.

Clark’s passion for aviation began with flying lessons in college and a trip to the 1964 Reno Air Races with his friend Clay Lacy aboard a Lear 23 business jet. Two years later, Clark founded Jet Air, the first Learjet dealership in the Northwest.

He was later named vice president of sales for aircraft modification specialist Raisbeck Engineering. Clark also cofounded regional carrier Horizon Air, which later became part of Alaska Airlines, and Avstar, Inc., a system to market business aircraft previously used for military training.

La force d’une main-d’œuvre qualifiée et diversifiée constitue un puissant levier de performance et d’innovation essentiel pour permettre aux entreprises de poursuivre leur croissance et de se démarquer sur la scène internationale. Plus de 34 000 postes seront à pourvoir d’ici 10 ans dans le secteur de l’aérospatiale au Québec. L’industrie travaille au développement d’une stratégie concertée afin de faire face aux grands enjeux de main-d’œuvre. 

Par le biais de cette initiative, Aéro Montréal souhaite appuyer les organisations dans la mise en œuvre de plans d’actions concrets en matière d’équité, de diversité et d’inclusion (EDI). Véritable outil de travail et de référence, le livre blanc guidera également l’industrie en vue de l’instauration d’une stratégie de planification de la relève en aérospatiale visant à attirer la prochaine génération de travailleurs qualifiés.

Faits saillants
Le rapport – intitulé Pour des organisations inclusives dans la grappe aérospatiale du Québec : Miser sur des compétences diversifiées et des pratiques équitables – présente quatre grandes propositions d’intervention, notamment : 1) la nécessité d’attirer de nouvelles compétences et de renouveler les effectifs en veillant à privilégier et maintenir l’EDI; 2) l’identification des sources de biais; 3) l’instauration d’un plan organisationnel stratégique; et 4) le renforcement des expertises de gestion en EDI auprès des petites, moyennes et grandes entreprises et l’instauration de mesures pour évaluer et apprécier les changements.

Une initiative concertée
Réalisée en collaboration avec Tania Saba, titulaire de la Chaire BMO en diversité et gouvernance et professeure titulaire à l’École de relations industrielles de l’Université de Montréal, le livre blanc tient compte des commentaires et des suggestions recueillies lors d’un sondage réalisé auprès des membres de l’industrie. Celui-ci est l’aboutissement d’un long processus rigoureux initié à la suite du Forum L’organisation inclusive de demain organisé par Aéro Montréal en mars 2019 dans le cadre de la Journée internationale des femmes.

« Pour favoriser le recrutement, la rétention et le développement de la main-d’œuvre, les entreprises doivent innover dans leur gestion des ressources humaines. En ce contexte de rareté de main-d’œuvre, cela est primordial afin de s’assurer de pouvoir bénéficier de tous les talents disponibles. Le lancement du livre blanc démontre que l’industrie aéronautique est mobilisée en ce sens et votre gouvernement l’est aussi. Avec mon Plan d’action pour la main-d’œuvre, de nombreuses mesures sont disponibles pour répondre aux besoins des entreprises, des travailleuses et des travailleurs. »
Jean Boulet, ministre du Travail, de l’Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale et ministre responsable de la région de la Mauricie

« L’industrie aérospatiale québécoise est mondialement reconnue pour sa main-d’œuvre qualifiée. Pour continuer de miser sur cette richesse et soutenir la croissance de l’industrie, ses dirigeants reconnaissent l’importance de mettre en place une gestion rigoureuse de l’équité, la diversité et de l’inclusion au sein des organisations. Le livre blanc, développé en concertation avec le secteur, offre des outils qui permettront de faciliter l’implantation de pratiques équitables et de favoriser le développement des employés ». 
Suzanne M. Benoît, présidente-directrice générale, Aéro Montréal

« Le développement et la croissance futures de notre industrie aérospatiale reposent en grande partie sur notre capacité d’attirer, de développer et de retenir le capital humain. La diversité, l’inclusion et l’équité plus que jamais doivent être des valeurs intrinsèques aux entreprises pour assurer la relève de notre main-d’œuvre aérospatiale. Ce livre blanc constitue une référence qui contribuera à instaurer un environnement de travail au sein duquel chaque employé aura la chance de développer son plein potentiel ».
Kevin P. Smith, vice-président, Ressources humaines, Pratt & Whitney Canadaet président du Chantier Relève et main-d’œuvre, Aéro Montréal

À propos d’Aéro Montréal
Créé en 2006, Aéro Montréal est un forum stratégique de concertation qui réunit l’ensemble des premiers dirigeants du secteur aérospatial québécois issus de l’industrie, des institutions d’enseignement, des centres de recherche et incluant les associations et les syndicats.

Les activités d’Aéro Montréal sont rendues possibles grâce à la participation des gouvernements du Canada,du Québec et de la Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal, ainsi que des entreprises membres de la grappe. 

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Established by NAA in 1948 to honor the memory of Orville and Wilbur Wright, the trophy is awarded annually to a living American for “…significant public service of enduring value to aviation in the United States.”  One of the most important, historic, and visible aerospace awards in the world, the Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy reflects a timeline of the most innovative inventors, explorers, industrialists, and public servants in aeronautics and astronautics.

Inspired by John Glenn’s extraordinary Earth orbit aboard the Friendship 7, United States Air Force test pilot, Michael Collins decided to become an astronaut.  After completing the Air Force Aerospace Research Pilot School at Edwards, Collins was among the third group of 14 astronauts selected for training in 1963. 

In 1966, Collins became the seventeenth American to fly in space as the pilot of the Gemini 10 mission.  Two years later, Collins served as the CAPCOM for the Apollo 8 mission, which would be the first flight to leave low Earth orbit, reach the moon, orbit it, and return.  As the sole person who communicated with the crew during the launch phase through the translunar injection, Collins managed the portion of the mission that ensured Apollo 8’s rocket burn to reach the moon.

For his second and final mission in space, Collins served as command module pilot for the historic Apollo 11 lunar landing mission alongside mission commander Neil Armstrong and lunar module pilot Buzz Aldrin.  With the eyes of the world upon them, Apollo 11 was launched on July 16, 1969.  As the command module pilot, Collins’ role was to continue orbiting in the command module “Columbia”, performing essential tasks that readied the capsule for the journey back to Earth, while Armstrong and Aldrin successfully traveled to the surface of the moon and back in the lunar module “Eagle”.

After the remarkable achievement of the Apollo 11 mission and its enduring value to mankind, Collins chose to take on a mission of a different type, serving as director of the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum from 1971 to 1978.

Congress had approved the creation of the National Air Museum in 1946 without funds allocated for its construction.  Despite the lack of essential support, it was always hoped that the facility would open in time for America’s Bicentennial on July 4, 1976.  By the 1970’s America had become excited and proud of the successes in space and there was renewed interest in the (now named) National Air & Space Museum.

Collins ardently lobbied for funding and after persuasive petitioning by several influential leaders, $40 million was allocated for construction of the museum.  Under Collins’ leadership, the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum opened on July 1, 1976, receiving one million visitors in the first month and ten million in the first year. 

Collins’ ability to show the educational worth of the nations most prized aviation and space artifacts helped to expand the museum physically, educationally, and financially, creating the gold standard for aerospace curation.  The National Air and Space Museum stands today as a testament to Collins’ vision, dedication, and willingness to step up as the right man at the right time.

“To many, Michael Collins is known as a pioneering astronaut and for that work alone he would be an outstanding recipient of the Wright Trophy,” said Greg Principato, President, NAA.  “But his commitment to public service was only getting started.  We take the National Air and Space Museum for granted now, but the fact that it is the national treasure we know today owes more than most realize to the determination and leadership he showed in the face of great challenges.  He has used his experience and notoriety in the years since to continue to educate and inspire.  On so many important occasions, General Collins was the right person at the right time.  Our nation owes him a debt of gratitude it can never repay, and it will be our honor at the National Aeronautic Association to present him with the Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy.”

“There is something special about ‘firsts.’  But firsts aren’t ‘onlies,’” said Major General Michael Collins.  “Wilbur and Orville had each other.  Neil, Buzz and I had each other and the hard work of hundreds of thousands backing us on Apollo 11.  The National Air and Space Museum stands on the Mall as a testament to thousands who helped craft it into the wonder it is today.  As symbolic as firsts are, their true value is that they pave the way for others to dare, to go, to explore.  I am deeply honored to receive this award, and I will always look upon it as a collaborative achievement.”

2019 Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy Selection Committee Members:

• James Albaugh, Chairman, National Aeronautic Association
• Marion Blakey, 2013 Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy Recipient
• Edward Bolen, President & CEO, National Business Aviation Association
• James Bridenstine, Administrator, National Aeronautics and Space Administration
• Nicholas Calio, President & CEO, Airlines for America
• Daniel Dumbacher, Executive Director, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
• Eric Fanning, President & CEO, Aerospace Industries Association
• Paul Feldman, President, Aero Club of Washington
• William Garvey, Editor-in-Chief, Business & Commercial Aviation
• Lieutenant General Thomas Stafford, 2011 Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy Recipient
  
  
  

Major General Collins will be presented with the Wright Trophy at the Aero Club of Washington’s Wright Memorial Dinner on Friday, December 13, 2019.  For more information about the award or to view a list of past recipients, please visit www.naa.aero.  For information regarding the Wright Memorial Dinner, please visitwww.aeroclub.org.

The National Aeronautic Association is a non-profit membership organization devoted to fostering opportunities to participate fully in aviation activities and to promoting public understanding of the importance of aviation and space flight to the United States. NAA is the caretaker of some of the most important aviation awards in the world and certifies all national aviation records set in the United States. For information, visit www.naa.aero. 

“One of our most significant competitive advantages in the global marketplace is our skilled workforce. However, training and skills development strategies are inconsistent across the country. We need all provinces working together to create more cohesion and consistency for workers seeking to enter the industry,” said Jim Quick, President and CEO of AIAC. “The leadership and influence that the Council of the Federation can provide in prioritizing this discussion across the country will help to accelerate that discussion and create new opportunities for our industry and the next generation of Canadian aerospace workers.”

“Virtually everyone I spoke to during our Vision 2025 consultations agreed that Canada is in a fierce competition for talent. The jurisdictions that win that competition will dominate the industry,” said the Honourable Jean Charest, who chaired AIAC’s recent Vision 2025 initiative and authored Charting a New Course, a report on the future of Canada’s aerospace industry. “If we in Canada can figure out this piece of the puzzle, we will strengthen our position as a global aerospace leader and champion. If we cannot, we will continue to lose ground.”

In his report, Mr. Charest noted that aerospace has long been a leader when it comes to creating highly-skilled jobs: the industry’s share of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) workers is two times the national manufacturing average, and women hold nearly a quarter of all STEM-related aerospace jobs in Canada. However, because the average age of aerospace workers in Canada is 54, the industry faces a significant labour crunch. It is estimated that 50,000 new workers will be required to replace those leaving the sector in the coming years.

The report’s recommendations for increasing Canada’s skilled aerospace workforce include:

• Creating a national system to coordinate co-op placements and promote the industry to students as a place for growth and opportunity
• Incentivizing experienced workers to stay on the job
• Fast-tracking and adapting immigration for skilled aerospace workers
• Creating national training facilities and investing in the adoption of digital training solutions

For more information, read the report here.
About AIAC:

AIAC is the national association representing Canada’s aerospace manufacturing and services sector.  As the world’s fifth-largest aerospace industry, Canada’s aerospace sector contributes over $25B to the economy in GDP, exports over 70% of its output, and dedicates nearly 20% of its activity to research and development (R&D). Aerospace is responsible for the employment of 213,000 Canadians.

For the first six months of 2019, the U.S. helicopter industry has experienced 15 fatal accidents with 27 fatalities.  This is on track to match 2013, when 30 fatal accidents occurred.  However, since July is usually a month with a high number of accidents, the industry also is at risk to reach the total from 2008, when there were 35 fatal helicopter accidents.

To avoid this unwelcome record during 2019, the USHST is calling for pilots, instructors and others with a stake in helicopter safety to focus on seven key actions that will save lives.

Know How Much Fuel You Need or “May” Need – Always carry enough fuel for unexpected situations.  Ignoring minimum fuel reserve requirements is generally the result of overconfidence, a lack of flight planning, or deliberately ignoring regulations.

Take Time for a Walk Around and for Checklists – An adequate preflight inspection, a checklist and a final walk around are central responsibilities that determine the condition of an aircraft prior to flight.  In addition, post-flight inspections can identify issues prior to the next flight.

Recognize the Potency of OTC Medications – Because over-the-counter medications are readily available, pilots frequently underestimate their effects and the impairment caused by these sedating drugs.  In spite of specific federal regulations and education efforts regarding flying while impaired, over-the-counter medication usage by pilots remains a factor in 10 to 13 percent of aircraft accidents.

Stop the Scud Running – Lowering your altitude to avoid clouds or bad weather is dangerous and leads to fatal results from flying into terrain or obstacles such as wires and towers.  Know your minimum altitude and stick to it.

Visual Flight Rules in Instrument Conditions Can Lead to Death – Yes, death.  This is the all-too-often result of the previously mentioned practice of flying too low. It is even more dangerous if the pilot is not instrument qualified or is unwilling to believe what the gauges are indicating.  This action usually results in not knowing where you are and an inability to recognize deteriorating circumstances and/or the misjudgment of the rate of deterioration.

Don’t Succumb to Get-There-Itis – This “disease” is common among pilots.  It clouds the vision and impairs judgment by causing a fixation on the original goal or destination combined with a total disregard for any alternative courses of action.

Don’t be Afraid to Divert, Turn Around or Land – Yes, you can divert from your original plan; you can turn around, or you can land.  Always make sure you have an alternative course of action available should the weather conditions preclude the completion of the flight as planned. In other words, don’t be afraid to land and live.

Know How Much Fuel You Need or “May” Need

Take Time for a Walk Around and for Checklists

Recognize the Potency of OTC Medications

Stop the Scud Running

Visual Flight Rules in Instrument Conditions Can Lead to Death

Don’t Succumb to Get-There-Itis

Don’t be Afraid to Divert, Turn Around or Land

Montréal, le 11 juin 2019 /CNW Telbec/ – Aéro Montréal, la grappe aérospatiale du Québec, est heureuse d’annoncer la nomination de M.Denis Giangi, président, Rolls-Royce Canada, à titre de président de son Conseil d’administration (C. A.). M. Giangi a été élu lors du C. A. du 5 juin dernier, il succède à M. Sylvain Bédard qui prendra sous peu sa retraite du poste de chef de la direction de Sonaca Montréal. M. Bédard occupait la fonction de président du C. A. d’Aéro Montréal depuis juin 2018.

2010. Giangi possède plus de 20 ans d’expérience dans l’industrie de l’aérospatiale et des hautes technologies. Il est comptable agréé et détient un baccalauréat en commerce et un diplôme d’études supérieures en comptabilité publique de l’Université McGill. Il siège au C. A. d’Aéro Montréal depuis 2010.

« C’est un grand honneur et privilège pour moi de prendre la relève de M. Bédard, et de poursuivre la mission d’Aéro Montréal en mobilisant toutes les parties prenante de notre industrie afin que la grappe aérospatiale montréalaise soit la plus innovante au monde », affirme M. Giangi.

Aéro Montréal remercie M. Bédard pour sa grande implication au sein du conseil d’administration d’Aéro Montréal, et ce depuis la création d’Aéro Montréal en 2006. M. Bédard fait partie des membres fondateurs d’Aéro Montréal. Il a contribué à l’avancée de nombreux dossiers stratégiques et a notamment été très impliqué quant au développement du nouveau plan stratégique d’Aéro Montréal 2019-2021. Nous lui souhaitons le meilleur dans ses futurs projets.

Consultez la liste complète des membres du C. A.

À propos d’Aéro Montréal
Créé en 2006, Aéro Montréal est un forum stratégique de concertation qui réunit l’ensemble des premiers dirigeants du secteur aérospatial québécois issus de l’industrie, des institutions d’enseignement, des centres de recherche et incluant les associations et les syndicats.

Les activités d’Aéro Montréal sont rendues possibles grâce à la participation des gouvernements du Canada,  du Québec et de la Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal, ainsi que des entreprises membres de la grappe.

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Alexandria, Virginia (June 24, 2019) – The Board of Directors for Helicopter Association International (HAI) announce the impending retirement of Matthew Zuccaro, president and CEO, effective June 30, 2020. This date coincides with HAI’s fiscal year and the installation of a new Board of Directors on July 1, 2020.

Zuccaro has led the association as President and CEO since November 1, 2005. The Executive Committee of the Board of Directors will use an executive search firm to aid in finding Zuccaro’s successor and will consider candidates both internal and external.

“The HAI Board of Directors, on behalf of the entire industry, offer our deepest appreciation to Matt for his service,” says outgoing HAI Chair James Wisecup. “Through his leadership, HAI has been a leading advocate to improve the safety of helicopter operations worldwide. Matt has also been a forceful supporter for the industry in legislative and regulatory matters, saving our members and the industry at large from overburdensome legislation and regulations.”

“We wish Matt well, and we thank him for the opportunity to take the next year to select his successor thoughtfully,” says incoming Chair Jan Becker. “The board is aware of the great responsibility we have to select the next person to lead HAI into the future.

“Our industry is evolving at a record pace. The next HAI president must be capable of navigating through several complex issues, including the pilot and maintenance technician shortage and the safe integration of unmanned aerial systems, while continuing to provide members with tools that enhance the economic viability, safety, and public acceptance of their operations,” she says.

During an aviation career that has spanned more than 50 years, Zuccaro held several executive and operations management positions with commercial, corporate, air tour, scheduled airline, and public-service helicopter operations in the northeastern United States. During his tenure with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, he served in operations management positions at John F. Kennedy International Airport and the Port Authority’s public and private heliports.

Zuccaro received his initial helicopter flight training as a US Army aviator and served with the 7/17 Air Calvary unit in Vietnam. He holds an airline transport pilot and certified flight instructor – instrument certificates for both airplanes and helicopters. He is a recipient of the HAI Pilot Safety Award for 10,000 hours of accident- and violation-free flight hours, the NBAA Pilot Safety award as well as numerous other industry awards for his efforts and commitment to the helicopter industry.

Matt has indicated he is looking forward to the opportunity to spend more time with his family as he considers new opportunities to assist the international helicopter community.

Dear Vertical Flight Society members,

On Thursday June 20th at 5:30pm, your Montreal-Ottawa Chapter invites you to listen to two speakers, followed by a tour of Ecole Nationale D’Aerotechnique’s 11 helicopters, 26 aircraft, test cells and repair facility.

Mikaël Cardinal is the co-founder of a startup company called Zénith Altitude Inc., located in Bromont which offers technical and scientific services for general aviation. His company provides turnkey solutions for the integration of systems dedicated to specialized aerial work, from design to certification with Transport Canada Civil Aviation. His company is also integrating the efforts of several Québec SMEs to develop a semi-autonomous vertical takeoff electric aircraft (eVTOL) solution for cargo missions.

Also

Michael Jensen is a circus artist turned inventor who builds aircraft that are part glider, part surfboard. He will be sharing his progress designing and building a Wright-like glider that is controlled by a pilot standing on top of it and changing their centre of gravity. He plans to introduce a new generation of aviation enthusiasts to the wonders of flight by an affordable but thrilling experience.

Lien pour vous inscrire / link to subscribe: Speaker Presentation and L’École Nationale d’Aérotechnique Hanger Tour

Merci / Thank you

Chantal

CHANTAL BOUCHER

Directrice, ingénierie de systems et de projets | Bell

Manager of Systems and Projects Engineering | Bell

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