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Rudy Toering, President & CEO

Business aviation (BA) is underestimated by many in and outside aviation. It is the CBAA’s responsibility to ensure that the true scope and value of this aviation sector is well recognized and supported. Business aircraft are true business tools that corporations use to their advantage to grow their businesses both nationally and internationally. In today’s world of travel challenges and delays, business aviation, known for its efficiency and safety, is an attractive alternative to scheduled airlines.This pioneering BA Economic Impact Study released by the CBAA provides you with both a

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ground breaking study proves eConomiC importanCe of business aviation

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News Brief

W ith the release of the CBAA’s 2014 Report on the

Economic Impact of Business Aviation in Canada , our sector has the ammunition that shows its economic value to Canada. Including case studies, a rigorous economic model, an examination of business aviation by type of aircraft and purpose of trip, this comprehensive study paints a picture of a vibrant sector, active and engaged in every part of the country.

The facts are impressive: business aviation in Canada contributes $3.1 billion in direct economic inputs, $640 million in taxes, and provides 11,500 direct jobs at an annual average wage of $69,000. It is responsible for 18% of all air traffic movements in Canada and flies an estimated 33% of all non-scheduled commercial aviation hours.“This report is ground-breaking” said CBAA President & CEO, Rudy Toering. “Until now, we had no evidence to back up our claims about business aviation’s importance. Now, finally, we have the proof we need to advance our advocacy

and increase understanding of our sector.”

“Our key challenge was to find government data that related only to business aviation – which proved very difficult to break out of the

Canadian aviation statistics. We decided to err on the side of caution. Our strategy paid off. Even with our rigorous methodology, the study clearly shows that business aviation has a significant and catalytic impact on our economy and jobs.”

Corporate productivity is one of the hallmarks of business aviation, but is difficult to quantify. The EI study demonstrates the huge productivity gains through a case study, showing how business aviation would slice 32 hours from hypothetical

(but representative) multi-stop business trip which, if using scheduled commercial flights would take three days (plus a late-night arrival).

“Corporations are often trying to cut costs, and too

often, their flight departments are in the cross-hairs”, said Toering. “With this study, we hope to demonstrate to them that the gains in productivity, in saving the costs of accommodations, meals and wasted time, and the value of ensuring that employees and executives can deliver at their peak performance, makes corporate flying more than justifiable.”

The study is available online at cbaa-acaa.ca. Highlights of the key findings can be found on page 3 of this News Brief.

How big? Business aviation’s economic impact takes centre stage

“The total national GDP impact of business aviation in Canada is roughly the same magnitude as the total GDP impact of Vancouver international Airport”

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description of how businesses use their aircraft to their advantage, and also the dollar value in contribution to the Canadian economy. The importance of having credible numbers can’t be overstated. Governments listen to facts and data, not rhetoric. The Economic Impact study is a new, powerful weapon in our arsenal as we continue our work to advocate, educate and influence.

Problems are like mountains: even the largest mountain can be moved with a solid fulcrum and a large enough lever. Information such as this study supports our fulcrum and membership strengthens our leverage. We encourage all of you to use this report to educate policy-makers, businesses and your community to show them how business aviation matters to everyone.

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Tel: (613) 236-5611 • Fax: (613) 236-2361Email: info@cbaa.ca • Website: www.cbaa-acaa.ca

president and Ceo Rudy Toering, rtoering@cbaa.ca

executive assistantAime O’Connor, ext. 228, aoconnor@cbaa.ca

vice president, government and regulatory affairs Merlin Preuss, 613-656-0505, mpreuss@cbaa.ca

membership sales & Communication services managerLindsay Berndt, (613) 236-5611 ext. 221, lberndt@cbaa.ca

marketing & industry relationsDebra Ward, 613 274 0619 dward@cbaa.ca

events Coordinator Lise Hodson, lhodgson@cbaa.ca

finance Barb VanDoorn, ext. 222, bvandoorn@cbaa.ca

Chair • David Hall Maintenance Manager

Irving Air Services

past Chair • Frank Burke, Operations Manager/Chief Pilot, Tidnish Holdings Limited

vice Chair • Rod Barnard, Flight Department Manager/Chief Pilot, Kal Aviation Group

secretary • Andrew WilsonLitigation CouncilRohmer & Fenn

treasurer • Mike Fedele, Innotech Execaire

executive Committee member • Scott HarroldLandmark Aviation

Dave Anderson • Vice President/Owner Anderson Air

BC Campbell • Aviation Director, Chief PilotScotiabank

Louise Dunlop • President, Sterling Aviation Services David Mann • Director of Aviation,

TransCanada Pipelines; Bill McGoey • President, Aurora Jet Partners

Clement Nadeau • A.G. Aviation, Ltee.Anthony Norejko • Director, Travel Services & Aviation/Chief

Pilot, Walmart Canada Corporation; Jim Thompson • Chief Pilot

Saskatchewan Air Transportation Services Andrew Tuck • Assistant Chief Pilot,

Air Services Branch, RCMP Jaime Vins • CEO, Vins Plastics Limited

Joe Zigrossi • President and CEO; Global Aerospace Underwriting Managers

Cbaa advisory board

operationsBC Campbell • Aviation Director, Chief Pilot

Scotiabank

netWork operationsDave Anderson • Anderson Air

airportsRob Seaman • The Aviation Advantage

airWortHinessFrancois Faust • Assigned Engineer

Skyservice Business Aviation

maintenanCeDavid Hall • Manager of Maintenance

Irving Air Service Inc.

trainingDoug Ware • Manager, FlightSafety Canada Ltd

projeCtsGary Banks • Vice President, Marketing & Sales

Support, John Hopkinson & Associates Ltd

aviation mediCine and Human faCtorsDr. Randy Knipping

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The total national GDP impact of business aviation in Canada is roughly the same magnitude as the total GDP impact of Vancouver International Airport.

Business Aviation in Canada supports:

• 11,500 direct person years

• $800 million in direct wages

• $1.3 billion in direct GDP

• $3.1 billion in direct economic output

       

CANADA  IS  HOME  TO    

APPROXIMATELY    1,900    BUSINESS  AVIATION  AIRCRAFT,  INCLUDING  BOTH  FIXED  WING  

(76%)  AND  ROTOR  AIRCRAFT  

(24%),  SPREAD  ACROSS  CANADA,  WITH  THE  MAJORITY  BASED  IN  

QUÉBEC,  ALBERTA,  BRITISH  

COLUMBIA  AND  ONTARIO  

 

 

BUSINESS  AVIATION  AVERAGE  WAGES  

OUTPERFORM  KEY    INDUSTRIAL  SECTORS  

 

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BUSINESS AVIATION’S ECONOMIC IMPACT

IN CANADA: KEY FINDINGS  

[CATEGORY  NAME]  $470  M  

[CATEGORY  NAME]$170  M  

[CATEGORY  NAME]  

$13M  

BA  =  $640  MILLION  in  taxes  

BUsiNess AViATioN’s eCoNoMiC iMPACT iN CANADA: Key fiNDiNGs

Federal$470 M

Provincial/ Territorial$

170 M

Municipal$13M

BA = $640 MILLION in taxes

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edmonton Chapter meeting January 13th 2015

vancouver Chapter meeting January 22nd 2015

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is located at Montreal St-Hubert airport, which is also home to Pratt & Whitney Canada, the Canadian Space Agency and École nationale d’aérotechnique. CBAA delegates will have the opportunity to tour some of these private, and unique, facilities.

MArK yoUr CALeNDAr!Don’t miss CBAA 2015, Canadian business aviation’s premier event. Featuring educational seminars, renowned speakers, one-of-a-kind networking opportunities, and Canadian business aviation’s largest trade show and static display, CBAA 2015 is a must for everyone involved in Canada’s vibrant business aviation sector.

Complete information for CBAA 2015 is not yet available. Check back for more information on sessions,

early bird rates and registration

Cbaa 2015 ConventionMontreal-St-HubertDiamond Sponsor AVFUELCYHU H-18 ServicesJune 16th- 18th 2015

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• Educational streams for pilots/crew, flight departments, schedulers

& dispatchers and maintenance

• Pre and post convention IS-BAH and IS-BAO workshops

• Exhibits featuring the latest tools and technologies

• Annual Hope Air Charity Golf Tournament

for more information, contact

Lise Hodgson, event Coordinator (613) 854-4686 or Lindsay berndt, membership sales and Communication services manager (613) 236-5611 ext. 221

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New website launch/2015 Membership renewalsThe CBAA is pleased to announce the launch of its new website and database, a desktop and mobile-friendly design which uses the latest in web technology to give members a seamless, one-stop-shopping experience. With one single login, members will be able to customize their profile, add contact names, join communities, renew membership and access all of our initiatives, including the CBAA Matters members’ forum, the conven-tion site and other members-only information. The website launch arrives at an ideal time allowing members to renew their 2015 membership through the website directly. For further information about the website, renewals or members access, please contact Lindsay Berndt at lberndt@cbaa.ca.

CBAAMatters! Gets a faceliftWith the launch of CBAA’s new website comes the launch of the easy-to-access and easy-to-use Members Forum. Once you’ve logged on to the CBAA website as a mem-ber, the Forum will give you full access to TC updates, important notices, and the ability to ask questions, discuss topics and more. The original CBAAMatters! Forum is still available as an archived site at www.cbaamatters.com. For further information please contact Lindsay Berndt at lberndt@cbaa.ca.

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