Aerial Firefighting in Canada
As wildfire risks grow, airports are becoming critical operational partners in aerial firefighting. A deep dive into the regulations, tactics, and aircraft behind Canada's aerial response.
United Airlines Recent Success
How Scott Kirby led United Airlines out of the pandemic by diversifying market segments — competing with ULCCs on price while doubling down on international and premium travel.
Get the Job Done with a 747 – From Vancouver to the Asia Pacific
YVR exports BC seafood, cherries, and mining equipment to Asia Pacific. The Boeing 747-8F's unique configuration makes it the ideal aircraft for this high-value cargo corridor.
History of the Airport Industry in North America
From Douglas McCurdy's first Canadian flight in 1909 to post-9/11 security transformation — tracing the forces that shaped airports across North America.
Crash Landing on a Paddy Field
A Gippsland GA-8 Airvan made a forced landing in a rice paddy near Karawang, Indonesia after engine failure — and what it tells us about safety management systems.
Lessons to Implement from Toyota
Shigeo Shingo's elegant ideas on Poka-Yoke, Just-In-Time, and SMED offer timeless lessons for aviation operations — simplicity as a competitive advantage.
Typical Scenario as a Gate Agent
A passenger arrives at the gate after boarding closes, travelling to their sibling's funeral. A real-world ethical dilemma that every gate agent eventually faces — justice or mercy?
Aviation Leadership and World Events
How geopolitical conflicts like Russia-Ukraine shape aviation — and why strong, adaptive leadership is the defining factor for airlines navigating external crises.
