WAA - Western Aerospace Alliance Conference & Tradeshow 2008
Updates!
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AXYS Technologies Inc. (AXYS)
Announces the development of a new generation of AWOS.
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HOMELAND DEFENSE SYMPOSIUM - COLORADO SPRINGS - OCT 28-30, 2008
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Boeing Teams With Canadian Firm to Build Heavy-Lift Rotorcraft- JHL (Jess Heavy Lift)
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India Aviation 2008 - October 15-18, 2008 - Hyderbad, India
Send Your Company's Promotional Material!
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AUVSI-CANADA and CCUVS PARTNER
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Welcome New Members
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Domestic and Export Controls Seminars
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Alberta Aviation, Aerospace & Defence
Industries Database
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Aviation Alberta is pleased to announce that it will be hosting the
WESTERN CANADIAN AEROSPACE ALLIANCE
CONFERENCE & TRADESHOW this year.
Globally Positioned Marketing: Reaching Out to the World
This event will be held September 21 - 23 at the Jasper Park Lodge - Jasper, Alberta Canada and will include an opening reception, one on one meetings with OEM's and Prime companies, a Trade Show, Banquet , a golf tournament AND MUCH MORE!.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
A Showcase of Western Canadian Aerospace Capabilities, Products & Services
Western Aerospace Alliance Update & Overview
AIAC - "State of the Canadian Aerospace Industry"
Canadian Trade Commissioner's Information Session
Supplier Development Session (Are You Export Ready?) - BDC - Financing
- Industry Canada SADI
- PWGSC-Office of Small & Medium Enterprises Program
- Export Development
NSERC (Natural Science & Engineering Research Council of Canada) R&D
Western Centre for Economic Research, University of Alberta
- Reaching Out: Exploring SME Exporting Opportunities & Challanges
OEM Presentations
- Boeing C-17 IRB Program Overview
- Pratt & Whitney - IRB - C-17 Engines
- BAE Systems
- EADS
- Thales
- EADS
- Bombardier
- Raytheon
- Rolls Royce - IRB - C-130-J
- Rockwell Collins - C-F-18/C-130-J
- VariSystems
SPECIAL EVENTS
- Western Canadian SME & OEM Trade Show “Suppliers Meeting Buyers”
- Keynote Presentations from Key Government, Industry and Military Personnel
- One-On-One Meeting Opportunities for SME’s & OEM’s
- Industry Invitational Golf Tournament
Hosted by Aviation Alberta in cooperation with:
Manitoba Aerospace Association, Saskatchewan Aerospace Defence Industry
& Aerospace Industries Association of British Columbia
WESTERN AEROSPACE CONFERENCE 08’ UPDATE !(Message from the Conference Chair)
Bill Werny
Western Aerospace
Conference Chair 08
As Chair for the 2008 Western Canadian Aerospace Conference I am pleased to report that plans for the September 21 – 23 WAA Conference in Jasper Alberta are moving ahead very smoothly and to date there has been an “overwhelming” response to the event.
Aviation Alberta, which is hosting for this year’s conference, is in the final stages of completing a very ambitious program which will see participation from all levels of; Industry, Government and Military. The theme of this year’s conference is “Globally Positioned Marketing” Reaching out to the World, which focuses on bringing buyers and suppliers together to explore emerging business opportunities arising out of new defence programs announced by the Canadian government as well as supplier opportunities in the commercial side of aerospace manufacturing/repair and overhaul.
An impressive list of presentations from OEM representatives and government agencies will highlight the program as well as an industry tradeshow presenting manufactures, Western Canadian SME suppliers and government support agencies. Suppliers will also have a chance to meet OEM contracts and procurement representatives responsible for IRB programs in a “one half day” one-on–one series of meetings. The attached conference program provides details
on program, hotel reservations, costs etc.
I would like to remind you and encourage you to make plans to join us for this most important event. Avoid disappointment register today as hotel accommodations are filling up quickly.
See you in Jasper!
FOR CONFERENCE BOOKINGS & DETAILS CONTACT
Spaces are Filling up quickly - Book your Exhibit Space and Register as a Delegate by Contacting
Aviation Alberta -
- For Registration Packages contact:
Czndhi Lou @ Aviation Alberta 780.756.4450
Email: AvAb@shaw.ca
DELEGATE LIST WAA CONFERENCE & TRADESHOW
Name Organization
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Clinton Lawrence Whyte
Debbie Wills
Donald Wilkins
Doug Maley
Emily Jaffray
Jeff Mackwood
Jeff Mackwood
Kimberly Zinck
Penny Leach
Peter Hoek
Pierre Laqueux
Ravinder Rarkha
Ruth Fleming
Timothy Weil
Claude Lajeunesse AIAC
Cathy Goulet Alberta Finance & Enterprise
David Peace Alberta Finance & Enterprise
Larry Pana Alberta Finance & Enterprise
Minister IrisEvans Alberta Finance & Enterprise
Walter Valentini Alberta Finance & Enterprise
Sharon Miller Alberta First
Betty Jandewerth Alberta Government
- International & Intergovernmental Relations
David Jackson Alberta Infrastructure & Transportation
Ross Roy Argus Industries
TBA Argus Industries
Anne Healey AUVSI Canada
Paul Kalil Avcorp Industries Inc.
Victor Lee Avcorp Industries Inc.
Bill Werny Aviation Alberta
Czndhi Lou Aviation Alberta
Ken Beleshko Aviation Alberta
Scott Clements Aviation Alberta
Dale Leier AXYS Technologies Inc.
Raymond Robinson BAE Systems
Martin Weiner Blake Wire & Cable Corporation
Milissa Weiner Blake Wire & Cable Corporation
Dave W. Hyem Boeing
Hugh Dickenson Boeing
Terry Trupp Boeing
TBA Bombardier
TBA Bombardier
Andy Nieman Braidner Survival Kits Ltd.
Roberta Nieman Braidner Survival Kits
Reg Johnston Calgary Airport Authority
Wayne Smook Calgary Airports Authority
TBA Canadian Light Source
TBA Canadian Propeller Ltd.
Carlotta Maser CCUVS
Sterling Cripps CCUVS
Kevin O’Keefe CFN Consultants
Pierre Lagueux CFN Consultants
Matthew Hall Cormer Group Industries Inc.
TBA Coss Aerospace
TBA Coss Aerospace
Peter Bovell DeVry
TBA DeVry
TBA DeVry
Charles Hatzipanayis DFAIT
David Freeman DFAIT
Paul Labrosse DND
Harold Wilson Economic Development Alliance
of Southeast Alberta
Jim Maitre Exactatherm
Dean Buckland Executive Flight Centre
Debbie Smith General Dynamics Canada
Gary Payne General Dynamics Canada
Orest Warchola Government of Alberta, Advanced Industries
Andrew Ristau Hammer Mechanical Inc.
TBA Hammer Mechanical
TBA Hammer Mechanical
TBA Hammer Mechanical
Jim Thomson Hybrid Aircraft Canada Corporation
Malcolm Hinds Hindtech
George Jung Industry Canada
Ginette Beaumier Industry Canada
Kim McGuire Industry Canada
- Industrial Technologies Office
Kathryn Kowbel Industry Canada –
Industrial Technologies Office/SADI
Andrew Reif L3 Communications/Spar Aerospace
Don Boitson Magellan Aerospace
Laura Stephenson Magellan Aerospace
Darcy Phillips MAHRCC
Vic Gerden Manitoba Aerospace Association
Robert Manson Manitoba Competitiveness, Training and Trade
Dylan Richards Meggitt Training Systems Canada
Spenser Fraser Meggitt Training Systems Canada
Dave McIntosh NAIT
Peter Lawlor NAIT
TBA NAIT
TBA NAIT
TBA NAIT
Mehadi Sayed NAIT - Corporate & International Training
Cheryl Woods New Brunswick Aerospace & Defence Association
TBA Noranco Inc
John Nicholson Noranco Inc.
Chris King Northeast Alberta HUB Ltd.
Shelly Griffith Northeast Alberta HUB Ltd.
Cal Koskowich NRC Lethbridge
Jim Pendergast NRC Winnipeg
Irene Mikawoz NSERC
Rod Jones Ontario Aerospace Council
Kathy Wrobel Prairie Aircraft Sales Ltd.
Hella Bertrand Pratt & Whitney Canada
Richard Bertrand Pratt & Whitney Canada
Katherine O’Flaherty Pratt & Whitney Canada
Joe Menchefski Protocase
David Wasiuta PWGSC-OSME-Western
Mrs. Ravinder Rakhra PWGSC- OSME - Pacific Region
Jerry Haley PWGSC-OSME Western Region
Bob Milburn PWGSC- OSME - Yellowknife
TBA PWGSC
Mrs. Cindy Guidinger Raytheon Canada Limited
Ron Guidinger Raytheon Canada Limited
Bruce Lennie Rolls Royce
Len Filmore SAIT
TBA SAIT
TBA SAIT
Colleen Mackenzie Saskatchewan Ministry of Enterprise & Innovation
Pete Jess Skyhook International
Linda Conti Skyhook International Inc.
Paul Soubry Standard Aero
Stan Ma Stantec
TBA Stantec
Arnel Aliwalis STARS
Kevin Wong Stonecracker Scientific Law
Kres Slattery VariSystems
TBA Viking Air
TBA Viking Air
TBA Viking Air
Kimberly Van Vliet WAAV Business Development
Jason Brisbois WCER U of A
Craig Fulton WD Canada
David Woynorowski WD Canada
Gilbert Yale WD Canada
Oryssia Lennie WD Canada Assistant Deputy Minister
Honourable Rona Ambrose WD Canada Minister
Janet King WD Canada Assistant Deputy Minister
Tom Heffner WD Canada
Tom Kerkoven WD Canada
Greg Taylor Western Avionics
Gary Sloane Western Propeller
Michelle Stirling World SkyCat Western Canada Ltd.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AND DISPERSAL AXYS Technologies Inc. (AXYS) Announces the development of a new generation of AWOS. Sidney, BC, Canada. August 14, 2008 Hello and welcome to the AXYS aviation news. AXYS Technologies Inc. announced today
that it is developing a new version of its well-proven Automated Weather Observation
System (AWOS) for aviation and airport markets around the world. Named the WxSentinel
and the WxSentry.
AWOS are systems used by pilots who need accurate airport weather for flight planning
and operational safety. For instance, in the Ft. McMurray area where weather presents
an extreme challenge to aviation, AXYS has several AWOS in operation, opearating under
the harshest conditions
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What makes the new AWOS exciting, according to Dale Leier who manages aviation
sales and marketing for AXYS, is "the flexibility and value built in to every system.
" The new AXYS system, which is based on world-class WatchMan500™ technology comes
in two version, the WxSentry for Transport Canada regulated airports, and the WxSentinel
for harsh climate and FAA regulated airports. "This (dual system) approach allows us to
size the solution to match the budget and operational needs of the airport operators.
You only pay for what you need, and nothing you don't." says Leier.
Unlike other systems on the market, AXYS' products are fully expandable.
"Not only will the WxSentry/WxSentinel system reliably handle all meteorology chores,
but you can actually build on the core system to monitor the entire airport environment,
like lagoons, streams to tank farms and perimeter fencing," says Leier.
"There's no other system like it on the market today."
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About AXYS Technologies Inc. Sidney, BC-based AXYS Technologies, Inc. has been producing environmental monitoring
equipment used in both land and marine environments ocean for the past 35 years,
and is Canada's only manufacturer of Airport AWOS equipment. For more information email: aviation@axys.com or www.wxsentinel.com |
AXYS Technologies Inc.
Media Contact: Silvana Bhondi Global Marketing Coordinator (250) 655-5860 |
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Autumm 2008 Tradeshow & Conference Schedule: Visit us at SWIFT 2008
(booth #29), Aviation Alberta, AMCO , SAC & BC Aviation Council Annual Conference. |
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Homeland Defence Symposium - Colorado Springs - October 28-30, 2008
Dear aerospace/defense/unmanned systems industry colleague,The Government of Alberta, in cooperation with the Consulate General of Canada in Denver, invites you to participate in the 2008 Homeland Defense Symposium, as part of the Canadian Pavilion, October 28-30, 2008 in Colorado Springs Colorado.
The Consulate has reserved 12 booths. The cost is $US 1,850 for a 10' by 10' booth till July 31, after which time the cost jumps to $US 2,000. In addition, the Consulate General will organize a number of networking activities, including a reception and a high level networking breakfast, that will help put your company with local decision makers.
With this year’s theme being “Securing our Homelands Through International Collaboration; Neighbors Helping Neighbors” this will be an excellent opportunity to showcase Alberta’s companies and their capabilities.
Please contact Orest Warchola, Government of Alberta,
Advanced Industries Branch
orest.warchola@gov.ab.ca or Ph. 780-427-6257 or;
For more information, please visit the official symposium website at:
http://www.nhdf.org/2008_symposium.php
Regards,
Orest Warchola, CTP
Director, Trade and Investment, Americas
Advanced Industries and International Operations Branch
Investment and Trade Division
Alberta International and Intergovernmental Relations
4th Floor, Commerce Place
10155 – 102 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4L6
Email: orest.warchola@gov.ab.ca
Tel: (780) 427-6257 Fax: (780) 422-9127
www.alberta-canada.com
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From the Alberta International and Intergovernmental Relations
Trade Team India, Government of Canada in collaboration with the Canadian High Commission and Consulate General Offices in India will organize the India Aviation 2008 (www.india-aviaition ) from October 15 to 18 in Hyderabad, India. You are invited to showcase your expertise in civil aviation.
As a participant at the India Aviation 2008, you are entitled to at least the following:
- A graphic panel display of your company, products and services in Indian, display of promotional material at the Canada Pavilion
- A welcome cocktail reception to meet with Canadian Trade Commissioners in India and from the region on October 14
- A dinner reception for you to network and meet new business contacts on October 16
- A minimum of 3 matching meetings with India companies
- Other on the ground logistical assistance
The cost to participate in the exhibition and enjoy the benefits will be CDN$8000. If there is more than one company committed to the event, the CDN$8000 will be equally shared among the number of participants. Registration for the exhibition is August 15, 2008. We will be pleased to assist with your registration and information coordination for India-Aviation in Alberta. For further details, please contact:
Josephine Choi, Senior Director, Team Leader-Asia,
Advanced Industries and International Operations Branch,
International Offices and Trade Division,
Tel: 403 297-8916
e-mail: josephine.choi@gov.ab.ca
India has the potential to develop as a major player in global aviation. The opportunities in India’s aviation sector are immense, underpinned by strong, long-term fundamentals. In the years 2006 and 2007, the domestic and international traffic grew by 39.5% and 15.1% respectively and is expected to grow until 2010 at 25% & 15% respectively. In order to meet expected air traffic growth, opportunities exist in a wide range of areas such as sales of aircrafts, helicopters and components; construction of new airports and up-gradation of existing ones; airport equipment; MRO services; freight & logistics; airport maintenance; and pilot training.
AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO ALL ALBERTA COMPANIES! For those interested in the India market and would like to have their promotional material displayed at India Aviation, PLEASE FORWARD the following by September 12, 2008: 1) 50 copies of company/product promotional material
2) contact information including name, title and email address
3) shipment sent to: Josephine Choi
Alberta International and Intergovernmental Relations
Suite 300, 639-5th Ave SW
Calgary, Alberta
T2P 0M9
Tel: (403) 297-8916
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Press Release
Boeing Teams With Canadian Firm to Build Heavy-Lift Rotorcraft
ST. LOUIS, July 08, 2008 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] and SkyHook International Inc. today announced a teaming agreement to develop the JHL-40 (Jess Heavy Lifter), a new commercial heavy-lift rotorcraft designed to address the limitations and expense of transporting equipment and materials in remote regions. Boeing has received the first increment of a multiyear contract from SkyHook to develop the new aircraft.
"SkyHook secured the patent for this neutrally buoyant aircraft and approached Boeing with the opportunity to develop and build the system," said Pat Donnelly, director of Advanced Rotorcraft Systems for Boeing. "We conducted a feasibility study and decided this opportunity is a perfect fit for Advanced Systems’ technical capabilities."
The neutrally buoyant feature allows SkyHook to safely carry payloads unmatched by any rotorcraft in existence today. The helium-filled envelope is sized to support the weight of the vehicle and fuel without payload. With the empty weight of the aircraft supported by the envelope, the lift generated by four rotors is dedicated solely to lifting the payload, leaving the aircraft neutrally buoyant.
The SkyHook JHL-40 aircraft will be capable of lifting a 40-ton sling load and transporting it up to 200 miles without refueling in harsh environments such as the Canadian Arctic and Alaska. Currently, conventional land and water transportation methods in these undeveloped regions are inadequate, unreliable and costly. With its lifting capacity and range, the SkyHook JHL-40 aircraft changes that for a variety of industries around the world.
"There is a definite need for this technology. The list of customers waiting for SkyHook’s services is extensive, and they enthusiastically support the development of the JHL-40," said Pete Jess, SkyHook president and chief operating officer. "Companies have suggested this new technology will enable them to modify their current operational strategy and begin working much sooner on projects that were thought to be 15 to 20 years away. This Boeing-SkyHook technology represents an environmentally acceptable solution for these companies’ heavy-lift short-haul challenges, and it’s the only way many projects will be able to progress economically."
The JHL-40 is environmentally acceptable because it mitigates the impact of building new roadways in remote areas, and Skyhook is expected to reduce the carbon footprint of the industrial projects it supports.
Boeing is designing and will fabricate two production prototypes of the JHL-40 at its Rotorcraft Systems facility in Ridley Park, Pa. Skyhook will own, maintain, operate and service all JHL-40 aircraft for customers worldwide.
