Business View Magazine - Mar 2024

accommodating the general public’s hangar space needs becomes increasingly challenging. While the airport aims to provide equitable access to its resources, the dominance of a major player like North Star Air underscores the complexities of balancing competing demands within the aviation ecosystem. Concerning fixed-base operations (FBO) at Kapuskasing Airport, it’s important to note that the airport functions as the primary FBO. This distinction highlights Kapuskasing Airport’s role in providing essential services and support to the aviation community, further underscoring the airport’s significance as a critical infrastructure asset within Northern Ontario’s transportation network. As discussions surrounding hangar space allocation and operational dynamics continue, North Star Air looms large, shaping the airport’s operational landscape and posing unique challenges for accommodating diverse user needs. Finding a balance between serving the interests of major stakeholders like North Star Air and meeting the broader aviation needs of the community remains a key consideration for Kapuskasing Airport’s ongoing management and development. STRENGTH AMIDST INDUSTRY CHALLENGES Robitaille stresses the pervasive labor shortages plaguing the aviation industry, particularly in recruiting pilots and ground crews. While Kapuskasing Airport maintains stability in staffing, KAPUSKASING AIRPORT 179 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 11, ISSUE 03