How does an airport fuel innovation?

For many of us here in The Region of Waterloo, YKF is a convenient place to fly in and out of. In fact, the airport has become so popular that the number of passengers flying out of YKF is projected to reach 1 million in the coming years.

However, YKF is more than a convenient travel hub, it is an engine for innovation, it connects our local economy to the global economy, and it creates jobs.  In this episode, we explore the advantages that YKF brings to the Region, and we’ll even look at the potential for the airport to help address climate change.

Joining us on this episode:

• Rod Regier, Commissioner, Planning, Development & Legislative Services, Region of Waterloo
  Rod is responsible for planning the future growth of our community and creating strategies to support our continued prosperity. This includes the operation of the Region of Waterloo International Airport, the Region's museums and libraries and the management of Regional Forests, as well as oversight of the Regional Official Plan.
  https://www.waterlooairport.ca/
  @regierr 
   
• Scott Gray, CEO of Avidrone
  Since 2007, AVIDRONE Aerospace has been maturing and developing some of the world’s best UAV technologies. AVIDRONE was founded on over 20 years of National and World Championship winning experience, combined with thousands of commercial flight operation missions, and a veteran team of highly motivated innovators in high-tech automation excellence.
  https://www.avidroneaerospace.com/2018/01/15/avidrone-cicer-one/
   
• Dr. Suzanne Kearns, University of Waterloo
  Dr. Kearns is an aviation academic with a focus on education and improving pilot performance. Her research explores how to optimize the next generation of aviation professionals (NGAP) by analyzing processes to attract people to the field of aviation.  An accomplished educator both in the classroom and through electronic courseware, she has taught thousands of aviation professionals worldwide.
   https://uwaterloo.ca/sustainable-aeronautics/profiles/suzanne-kearns https://wwfc.ca/
  
  

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