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New Permanent Exhibit at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Commemorates Centennial of Royal Canadian Air Force and Airport's Connection to Aviation History in Canada Français NEWS PROVIDED BY Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Apr 25, 2024, 05:45 ET t) (Left to right) Ryan Goldsworthy, Exhibition Curator, RJ Steenstra, President and CEO, PortsToronto, Lieutenant-General Eric Kenny, RCAF Commander, MP Kevin Vuong, Chief Warrant Officer, RCAF Chief Warrant Officer W.J. Hall, Neil Pakey, President and CEO, Nieuport Aviation. (CNW Group/Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport) RJ Steenstra, President and CEO of PortsToronto, owner and operator of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport speaks following the unveil of the airport's new exhibit commemorating the RCAF centennial and 85th anniversary of the airport. (CNW Group/Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport) The exhibit features an original First World War-era Curtiss JN-4 Canuck biplane propeller and a collection of nine original pilot's wings badges, representing the evolution of badges worn by Canadian aviators from 1912-present and including the rare Royal Flying Corps (RFC) and Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS) wings of the First World War. The "Canuck", manufactured by Canadian Aeroplanes Ltd. of Toronto was the Canadian variant of the Curtiss JN-4 "Jenny", an American/British design. The Canuck was widely used in training by Canadian pilots during the First World War. Part of the collection of the RCMI museum, these artifacts are now on permanent display at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, next to the airport's cast bronze statues of First World War flying aces and Victoria Cross recipients William Barker and William Avery "Billy" Bishop – the airport's namesake. Established in 1939, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has operated on the Toronto waterfront for 85 years and has strong ties to Canadian military and aviation history. In its early years, from 1939 to 1943, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport served as a training ground for both the Royal Canadian and Royal Norwegian Air Forces, with neighbouring Little Norway Park named in honour of the Norwegian community that settled around the airport in 1940. To learn more about the history of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, please view a video of the airport's journey over the past 85 years, or visit BillyBishopAirport.com to view a timeline featuring archival photos from the PortsToronto collection dating back to the 1920s and 1930s. Follow along as we celebrate our 85th anniversary this year, and connect with us on social media at @BBishopAirport or with the hashtag #YTZ85. Quotes "Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport's iconic location on the Toronto waterfront was selected in the 1920s by a City-appointed committee led by First World War flying ace, Victoria Cross recipient, and our namesake, William Avery "Billy" Bishop. The airport went on to play an important role in the war effort serving as a training base for Royal Canadian and Royal Norwegian Air Force pilots." "Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport's connection to military and aviation history in Canada runs deep, and we are honoured that the Royal Canadian Military Institute recognized this in selecting our airport to host these superb, original First World War-era pieces from their collection. The exhibition unveiled today is a fitting tribute to the Royal Canadian Air Force's century of aviation excellence in Canada, and underscores Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport's important role in the past, present and future of aviation in this country." - RJ Steenstra, President and CEO, PortsToronto, owner and operator of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport "The story of the Royal Canadian Air Force is one of courage and sacrifice that has shaped our nation's military history and heritage. As we celebrate 100 years of the Royal Canadian Air Force, it is an honour to be able to unveil this exhibit to commemorate the historical connection the Royal Canadian Air Force has with the Greater Toronto Area which encompasses the Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. Together, we celebrate our centennial, honour our veterans, and recognize today's air force personnel, whose dedication and professionalism keep our skies safe." - Lieutenant-General Eric Kenny, Commander, Royal Canadian Air Force "As the exhibition's curator, I am proud to help commemorate the RCAF's centennial with PortsToronto through this striking new permanent gallery. The carefully curated and original artifacts within have captured the power and character of Canada's storied military aviation history. This important exhibit will endure as a testament to the many Canadian air force personnel who have served, and continue to serve, with great courage and distinction – their history and impact will continue to matter." - Ryan Goldsworthy, Museums Manager, City of Toronto (Former Museum Director & Curator of RCMI) "Today's unveiling serves both as a testament to how the long histories of the Royal Canadian Air Force and Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport are intertwined, and as a reminder that as we move into the future, the past should continue to inform our path forward. The history of the airport, the RCAF, and Toronto is all around us if we take the time to look—from Little Norway Park near the airport and the Daniels Building, formerly Spadina Military Hospital, to 'Shrapnel Corners' at Yonge and College, or the early air shows at the CNE where Amelia Earhart developed her love of aviation. "I encourage everyone to take today's unveiling as not only an opportunity to learn about the Curtiss JN-4 and its role in Canada's military history, but also as a jumping off point to learn more about the rich history of the Royal Canadian Air Force, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, and Toronto." - Neil Pakey, President and CEO, Nieuport Aviation, owner and operator of the passenger terminal at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport "The RCAF Foundation's mission is to take a past, present, and future look at the Royal Canadian Air Force, aviation, and aerospace in Canada. We aim to share stories of the 100 years of the RCAF, while supporting the next generation of Canadians who plan to enter the sector, and make an important impact in their community and around the world. The exhibit unveiled today at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is a perfect example of the RCAF's legacy in Canadian aerospace and we were proud to see it shared with the airport's passengers and community." - Jeremy Diamond, CEO, RCAF Foundation About Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) Offering service to more than 20 cities in Canada and the U.S., with connection opportunities to more than 100 international destinations via our airlines' networks, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is an important international gateway that will offer US Preclearance in 2025. The airport is a key driver to Toronto's economy, generating more than $2.1 billion in total economic output and supporting 4,450 jobs, including 2,080 directly associated with the airport's operations. Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has served its community for 85 years from its iconic location on the Toronto waterfront, where it facilitates healthcare for Ontarians by providing a base for medevac services connected to local hospitals. Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is committed to achieving its vision of cleaner, greener and quieter operations, and is renowned for its unique travel experience, efficiency, and customer service, having won a host of passenger-driven and environmental achievement awards. Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is owned and operated by PortsToronto. About the Royal Canadian Military Institute The Royal Canadian Military Institute (RCMI) of Toronto is an independent member-supported organization which, promotes the study and discussion of military history, defence, security and international affairs, along with the operation of its museum, library and archives, for the benefit of its members and the interested public, through the provision of exceptional services within a unique collegial environment. The RCMI maintains one of the finest and largest military history collections in Canada. About the Royal Canadian Air Force The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) is a part of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces. It defends and protects Canadian and North American airspace in partnership with the United States. The RCAF also contributes to international peace and security. About the RCAF Foundation The RCAF Foundation works closely with like-minded organizations to help them further their goals in support of the important Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) legacy, promote Canadian aviation and aerospace as a potential area of study/career path, and develop innovative ways to engage youth to learn about the RCAF. In 2021, the RCAF Foundation embarked on a 10-year horizon to build an enduring platform to fulfil our perpetual mission and to preserve, promote and celebrate the RCAF through community engagement, education programs and commemorative activities. We have been using the 2024 RCAF Centennial as the marquee event to create the ground floor substance for our mission, the momentum for our ongoing community support, and the leadership to sustain our efforts. 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Lots of interest in our LNG but so far those who have expressed their interest have been told to pound sand. Hmmmm Of course, yes': Poland latest European country with interest in Canadian LNG Spencer Van Dyk CTV News Parliamentary Bureau Writer, Producer Follow |Contact Updated April 28, 2024 6:41 a.m. MDT Published April 28, 2024 5:00 a.m. MDT Share The President of Poland says his country would “of course” be interested in purchasing Canadian liquefied natural gas (LNG) if it were available, while the Canadian federal government has said it is “not interested” in subsidizing future projects. Andrzej Duda sat down for a wide-ranging exclusive interview with CTV’s Question Period host Vassy Kapelos during a trip to Edmonton this week. The interview will air Sunday. Duda spoke in Polish through a translator. When asked whether Poland would be interested in Canadian LNG, Duda said “of course, yes.” RELATED STORIES Greece would 'absolutely' be interested in purchasing Canadian LNG: Greek PM N.B. Premier Higgs tells Ottawa to replace carbon tax with LNG exports Feds 'not interested' in investing in LNG facilities: energy minister “If Canada is ready to supply LNG to Poland, we have got our LNG terminal … right now,” he said, adding there are already plans to expand the country’s existing infrastructure. Duda said Poland already purchases LNG from both American and Qatari companies, and it would be interested in Canadian product if it could be “bought at attractive prices.” “In the same way it would be ready to negotiate, to talk, and to accept Canadian gas as well,” he said. Duda is the latest European leader who has said they’d likely purchase Canadian LNG if it were available; Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis also told Kapelos in an exclusive CTV’s Question Period interview last month that his country would “of course” be interested in the product. According to Natural Resources Canada, there are eight LNG projects “in various stages of development,” with the first export facility slated to begin operations next year, with shipments destined for some Asian countries. There has been political debate for years around whether Canada could or should plan to export to European countries, as well. More than two years into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the issue has taken on a new sense of urgency, as many Western nations attempt to phase out the purchase of Russian oil. Germany and Japan have also voiced interest in purchasing Canada’s LNG. But in August 2022, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he wasn’t sold on the idea of LNG exports being part of Canada’s long-term plan when it comes to becoming a reliable supplier of clean energy to Europe. And in an interview on CTV’s Question Period last month, Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson said the federal government is “not interested” in subsidizing future liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects, including the electrification of projects currently in the works. Duda said he discussed “energy issues” with Trudeau during the president’s most recent visit to Canada, but did not specify whether they broached the topic of LNG. In his interview, Duda also discussed Russia’s war on Ukraine and the risk of “insatiable” Russian imperialism, his relationship with former U.S. president Donald Trump, the NATO defence spending target, and Poland’s “readiness” to host nuclear weapons should NATO expand its nuclear sharing program. You can watch Duda’s full interview for CTV’s Question Period in the video player at the top of this article. With files from CTV’s Question Period Senior Producer Stephanie Ha

Not electric but yet another way to wean off of gas powered vehicles. One major difference is the link to fuel infrastructure, something that those who want to go electric have so far mostly ignored. Alberta wants more hydrogen vehicles. Experts say fuel infrastructure needs to come with them | CBC News

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B.C. to ban drug use in all public places in major overhaul of decriminalization (msn.com) Screenshot of man smoking crack on TTC streetcar.© Provided by Toronto Sun British Columbia has admitted that decriminalizing all drugs was a mistake. So why are the top doctors for the Province of Ontario and the City of Toronto still pushing for decriminalization to be adopted here? “Keeping people safe is our highest priority,” B.C. Premier David Eby said to reporters at a news conference Friday. “While we are caring and compassionate for those struggling with addiction, we do not accept street disorder that makes communities feel unsafe.” On Jan. 31, 2023, Health Canada granted B.C. an exemption to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. This meant that using drugs like crack, cocaine, methamphetamine and MDMA, or opioids like fentanyl, were free and legal to use in the open. The argument for making the change was to do away with stigma for addicts. But the reality was utter chaos in the streets, and the hospitals of the province. LILLEY: Dr. Moore wants to bring B.C.'s disastrous drug policy to Ontario LILLEY: B.C.'s overdose deaths keeps climbing, Toronto can't follow Situation 'critical' after spike in opioid overdoses among homeless: Study Open drug use in parks, on public transit and elsewhere became problematic. Police were unable to do anything about public complaints, something Eby now acknowledges was a mistake. “Clearly, with the benefit of hindsight, police needed those authorities,” Eby said. The recriminalization won’t be complete and having small personal amounts of the otherwise banned drugs won’t be illegal in your home, in homeless shelters or in so-called safe consumption sites. The problem with the policies adopted by B.C. in recent years goes well beyond open public drug use. Toronto hasn’t adopted decriminalization yet and we have open drug use in parks, on the TTC , on street corners and elsewhere. The real problem with B.C.’s ever-liberalized drug laws is that they don’t work at what they are supposed to do, lowering the overdose death rate. In 2023, decriminalization was in legal effect for 11 months and the province still had a record-breaking 2,546 drug overdose deaths . With the exception of 2019, overdose deaths have been on the rise every year in the last decade. B.C.’s population is one-third of Ontario’s, but they have more overdose deaths. In 2014, B.C. had just 370 overdose deaths, in the first two months of this year they had already recorded 377 deaths These are clear signs that we shouldn’t be following B.C.’s lead. Yet, the City of Toronto has an official request before Health Canada asking for the same kind of exemption B.C. was granted. Under what the city calls the Toronto Model , drugs would be legal to use everywhere except child care centres, K-12 schools and airports. That means smoking crack on the bus, streetcar or subway would be legal. Shooting heroin or fentanyl in a kid’s playground would be legal. It’s utter madness masquerading as compassion and forward thinking. It’s supported by Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow, Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw and the city’s Chief Medical Officer Eileen de Villa. Last month, Dr. Kieran Moore, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer, released his annual report calling for the decriminalization of hard drugs, while also making alcohol harder to get. Thankfully, the Ford government shut down Moore’s ideologically based and scientifically flimsy report and recommendations. In his report, Moore called for Ontario to evaluate and learn from jurisdictions that had already gone down the decriminalization route, including Oregon and B.C. But both of those jurisdictions have now reversed course after horrific experiences. It’s time for the chief medical officers for Toronto and Ontario to withdraw their recommendations and follow suit. We need real solutions for the problems of addictions and overdoses – and decriminalization is now the answer. blilley@postmedia.com

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Breaking Aviation News & Videos @aviationbrk Delta Airlines 767-332ER makes emergency return to John F. Kennedy International Airport after losing its right-hand side emergency slide. Emergency slide FALLS OFF Boeing jet from JFK to LA as Delta flight is forced to turn around after just one hour - in latest crisis to hit aircraft maker Delta flight 520 forced to make an emergency landing at JFK on Friday morning Right hand emergency slide fell of Boeing 767 jet an hour into its journey to LA Crew aboard the jet reported feeling a 'vibration' before the incident By BETHAN SEXTON FOR DAILYMAIL.COM PUBLISHED: 13:48 EDT, 26 April 2024 | UPDATED: 14:57 EDT, 26 April 2024 A Boeing plane has been forced to make an emergency landing in New York after an emergency slide fell off the aircraft. The Los Angeles-bound Delta flight 520 was diverted back JFK Airport at around 8.30am. The plane was an hour into its journey when the freak incident set off an emergency alarm. Cops are still searching for the right wing inflatable slide, which may be in Jamaica Bay. No injuries were reported aboard the Boeing 767, which was carrying 176 customers, two pilots and five flight attendants at the time. A Boeing plane has been forced to make an emergency landing in New York after an emergency slide fell off the aircraft Federal Aviation Administration Administrator records indicate that the plane is 33 years old. The terror began after crew heard a strange 'non-routine' noise near the right wing and noticed a flight deck indication related to the emergency exit slide. 'As nothing is more important than the safety of our customers and people, Delta flight crews enacted their extensive training and followed procedures to return to JFK,' a Delta spokesperson said. 'We appreciate their professionalism and our customers' patience for the delay in their travels.' The FAA confirmed it is now probing the incident. 'Delta Air Lines Flight 520 returned safely to John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York around 8:35 a.m. local time on Friday, April 26, after the crew reported a vibration,' a spokesman said.

[14/24] Protest against the introduction of the registration and tourist fee to visit the city of Venice People protest against the introduction of the registration and tourist fee to visit the city of Venice for day trippers introduced by Venice municipality in a move to preserve the lagoon city often crammed with tourists in Venice, Italy, April 25. REUTERS/Manuel Silvestri The fee is charged for day visits between 8.30 a.m. and 4 p.m. For 2024, it's a flat 5 euros ($5.45) per person per day. For 2024, the city has exempted the fee for those traveling to most of the lagoon islands, including visitor hubs Murano and Burano, as well as the Lido, home to the city's beaches. Venice entry fee: How to pay and what to do if you’re staying in the city? | CNN

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Vacation chaos as major airline axes flights to four airports and fires 2,000 employees in major shake-up (msn.com)ports and fires 2,000 employees in major shake-up Southwest Airlines flights to Cozumel, Syracuse, Bellingham and Houston cut Cuts down to delays in Boeing delivery after a year of aviation disasters Southwest Airlines is no longer flying from four airports, it announced on Thursday in a major shake-up after reporting underwhelming profits. The airline is no longer flying from Cozumel in Mexico, Syracuse, New York, Bellingham, Washington and George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston. Two thousand employees will also lose their jobs, and the airline expects to receive only 20 aircraft this year, 26 fewer than previously expected. Southwest warned there was no assurance that Boeing would meet this most recent delivery schedule. CEO Bob Jordan said the delivery delays would pose 'significant challenges' for the carrier this year and next. This is the third time Southwest has cut its aircraft delivery estimates. It originally planned on receiving 85 Boeing jets this year.1 / 11 Southwest's shares were down about 9% at $26.75 in morning trade. Southwest Airlines is no longer flying from four airports, it announced on Thursday in a major shake-up after reporting underwhelming profits© Provided by Daily Mail Boeing is reeling from a safety crisis sparked by a January mid-air cabin panel blowout on an Alaska Air flight. Regulators have put a cap on production of the 737 MAX, but the company is not hitting even that level, Reuters reported this month. The jet maker's woes are rippling through the industry as a shortage of planes is making it harder for airlines to keep up with travel demand that is set to hit record levels this year. But Southwest, which operates an all-Boeing fleet, is one of the hardest-hit. It now expects its total seat capacity to rise 4% year-on-year in 2024, compared with 6% growth estimated earlier. The company said reductions in schedules will not only result in a slower-than-expected growth in revenue this year from a year ago, but also translate into higher-than-expected operating costs. To mitigate the impact, Southwest said it is trying to enhance productivity and control discretionary spending. "We are focused on controlling what we can control and have already taken swift action to address our financial underperformance and adjust for revised aircraft delivery expectations," Jordan said. It has already stopped hiring pilots and flight attendants and now expects to end the year with about 2,000 fewer employees than in 2023. Southwest said it will end its services at Bellingham International Airport in Washington, Cozumel International Airport in Mexico, Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport, and New York's Syracuse Hancock International Airport in August. It will also cut capacity in markets like Chicago and Atlanta. Southwest reported an adjusted loss of 36 cents a share in the first quarter. Analysts on average were expecting a loss of 34 cents, according to LSEG data.

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Did you pilot or perform Mtce. on this aircraft? Any fond or other memories. Mark: C-FTAV Common Name: Fokker Model Name: F.28 MK1000 Serial No.: 11106 Basis for Eligibility for Registration: CAR Standard 507.02, 507.03 - Type Certificate - A108 Category: Aeroplane Engine: 2, Turbo Fan Max Take-Off Weight: 29484 kg 24 Bit Address: Bin=110000000011001001000010, Octal=60031102, Hex=C03242 Regional Office: Winnipeg Year Imported: 1991 Base of Operations: Saskatoon , Saskatchewan, CANADA Manufacturer Information Manufacturer: Fokker Bv Country of Manufacture: NETHERLANDS Year of Manufacture: 1976

Saskatchewan airtanker fleet set to be replaced as forest fires rage By Andrew Benson Global News Posted April 23, 2024 3:00 pm 2 min read View image in full screen A sample of what the Dash 8-Q400AT planes will look like was shown off at the Regina International Airport on April 23, 2024. Dave Parsons / Global News Saskatchewan recorded one of the worst years on record for forest fires in 2023 and as crews prepare for the years ahead,help is on the way. Four repurposed land-based airtanker aircraft will be replacing the current fleet to fight fires across the province. “Saskatchewan relies on land-based airtanker aircraft as part of its approach to managing wildfires,” Corrections, Policing and Public Safety Minister Paul Merriman said. “These aircraft are used in instances where waterbombers may not be able to access lakes to fill up their tanks.” The aircrafts in question come with a total price tag of $187 million set to be paid by 2029. “This is an investment that’s just not about this summer or next summer but it’s about the longer term, the next number of decades and keeping our communities safe,” Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said. From the new fleet, the Conair 8-Q400At planes are dedicated airtankers with a focus on dispersing fire retardant, while the 8-Q400MRE will be used for multiple purposes, like passenger evacuation and transporting cargo. “Saskatchewan leads the country in preparing for future disasters with their order for four modern emergency response aircraft,” Conair Aerial Firefighting president and CEO Matt Bradley said. “They are the first province to invest in the safety and security of their citizens with a purchase of the multi-role airtankers, built by Canadians for Canadians.” The current fleet of planes has been in operation for over two decades, according to the Saskatchewan Public Safety Authority (SPSA), without including their lives before fighting fires. The old fleet will reach the end of its lifespan near 2027. “These planes will replace the SPSA’s aging land-based airtanker fleet with a modern, supportable aircraft with an anticipated useful life of 25 years,” Merriman said. “They will also support the SPSA’s ability to provide an operational response to more emergencies and public safety events beyond wildfires.” The first plane is expected to take off in 2025, with the remaining arriving by the end of 2027. Dash 8-400AT Airtanker - Conair Aerial Firefighting The Dash 8-400AT airtanker is currently being manufactured in Abbotsford, British Columbia, by Conair. FEATURES Quick response on initial dispatches and turn-arounds High climb rate and excellent slow speed flight characteristics Operational from 5,000' runways Fuel efficient - low fuel burn per litre/gallon retardant/suppressant hauled compared to similar size aircraft 30% less emissions than aircraft of similiar size Multi role variant available (Dash 8-400MRE) – airtanker, passenger, cargo, medevac, or combi configuration AIRCRAFT SPECIFICATIONS Maximum take-off weight: 68,200 lbs Maximum zero fuel weight: 60,400 lbs Maximum landing weight: 61,750 lbs DELIVERY SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Maximum Tank capacity: 10,000 litres (2,640 US gallons) AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE Cruise speed loaded: 360 knots Drop Speed: 125 knots Conair Dash 8-400AT airtanker to support firefighters in France | AirMed&Rescue (airmedandrescue.com)