Business View Magazine - August 2023

210 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 10, ISSUE 8 bicycles for leisurely rides around town. Additionally, through partnerships with local car dealerships, we can provide rental cars, truly bridging the gap between air travel and terrestrial exploration,” she details. Expansion, Education, and Multi- Faceted Aviation Services As the wheels of progress turn in the area surrounding Goderich Regional Airport, Mayor Murdock shares insight into future developments. “With 300 acres of arable land at our disposal, we’re looking into developing more hangars and attracting new tenants,” he says. “However, we’re also mindful of potential residential expansion from an adjacent mobile home configuration, even as it lies outside our direct control.” The mayor further highlights the importance of regional partnerships, adding, “The mayor of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh is part of our airport task force committee and, along with the mayor from Central Huron, shares a vested interest in the airport’s success. They support the airport’s development into a fully operational regional hub, which would be a boon for the entire region.” Given the ongoing shortage of pilots and aviation personnel, Mayor Murdock also shares plans to establish a flight school, stating, “Pending accreditation from Transport Canada, a flight school could soon be operational here. The less crowded airspace offers a significant advantage for flight training compared to busier areas like Toronto.” Doe provides more specifics about the prospective flight school: “Royal Canadian Airlines, headed by Waseem Javid, is working towards accreditation for a flight school at our terminal. They’re preparing for a site visit from Transport Canada and have already installed a flight simulator.” In addition to the planned developments and educational possibilities, Doe also highlights the existing services offered at the airport. “Our airport is also a significant Furthermore, we’ve upgraded the taxiways, conducted mask sealing on the runway, and introduced upgrades to the fuel tank and the airport roof with funds from the airport reserve.” Daily Flight Traffic and Community Connections When it comes to the number and types of flights gracing the skies of Goderich daily, Doe provides some insight. “Our airport regularly accommodates King Lear jets, particularly from corporations closely tied to Bruce Power. Given our unique positioning as the only airport within Bruce County and Huron County with a 5000ft runway, we’re ideally suited for these larger jets. We also frequently serve executives from Alberta for companies like Giant Tiger. We’ve had the privilege of hosting the prime minister twice over the last five years.” Mayor Murdock adds, “Indeed, our airport is often the first point of contact for anyone wishing to visit the area, so we’ve been quite fortunate in that regard.” Doe further underscores the airport’s role as a community hub by outlining the amenities for visiting pilots and passengers. “For those wishing to explore our community, we offer