The power of giving back

摘要

The fall is traditionally one of the busiest times in the Canadian aviation industry. Annual general meetings, conventions and tradeshows fill the calendar, bringing together the industry's heavy hitters - be they in aerospace, commercial aviation or the rotary world. As the editor of Wings, it's my honour to take part in educational sessions and networking opportunities at many of these events to get a better grasp of where various industries are headed, and to report back on key trends, news and issues. From a purely selfish point of view, it's also a wonderful opportunity to rub shoulders with Canadian aviation leaders, such as the enigmatic Chris Hadfield, whose keynote address during the excellent Aerospace Industries Association of Canada convention in Ottawa Oct. 16-17 was, like the presenter himself, out of this world.