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have built thousands of aircraft while
working for Diamond. Building my own
aircraft is actually something that does
interest me, but with a busy career and
young family, that may have to wait
awhile. I am a big fan of Van's Aircraft,
so if I were to build my own aircraft, it
would most likely be a Van's RV-7.
You have two distinct sets of
customers. Travellers obviously,
but you also have to woo airlines
to operate from London. Is that
second challenge greater, dependent
as it is on factors you can't
control? Yes, I would say the second
challenge is greater. Airlines are a
complex business with many factors
that influence an airline's decision to
put service into a particular airport or
region. You need to build relationships
with the airlines and work hard to sell
them on the airport, regional demand
and growth opportunities. It is about
making a strong business case for
added service at London International
Airport, and there needs to be the
demand to support it. If an airline
does not have the demand, it will not
keep that route in the schedule very
long. I encourage everyone in London
to use our airport as much as possible
and always check for a London option
first while travelling. The more our
community and region use the London
International Airport, the better the
business case to attract additional
airlines and route structures from
London.
What travel plans do you and your
family have when restrictions are
lifted entirely? We plan to travel out
to Alberta in the summer and take
advantage of the direct service from
London to Calgary or London to
Edmonton. WestJet will be offering
daily flight service to Calgary from
London, and Swoop is returning in
June with direct service to Edmonton
as well. My children have not yet seen
the Rocky Mountains, so I look forward
to exploring the mountains with them
this summer.
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