Graham Chandler, Author at Skies Mag

Posts by: Graham Chandler

Chrono Aviation was founded by Vincent Gagnon, right, president and chief pilot, and Dany Gagnon, the company's vice-president and operations director.

features October 12, 2017 Taking the charter industry by storm

Just five years old, Quebec’s Chrono Aviation blazes a unique path.

Since it was founded in 1967, Air Spray has provided air tanker and air attack aircraft to fight wildfires that threaten communities and forests. Here, a Lockheed L-188 Electra takes off out of Whitehorse, Yukon. Simon Blakesley Photo

features May 11, 2017 Air Spray: A hot half century

Air Spray, one of Alberta’s first air tanker companies, celebrates 50 years of fire suppression.

Summit Aviation has long recognized the need to replace the North’s gravel-certified Boeing 737s. The company decided that the Avro RJ85 is ideal for the role. Stephen Fochuk Photo

features December 7, 2016 Building for the North

Summit Aviation is evolving its fleet with the addition of new types, including the first Avro RJ85 certified for gravel runways in the North.

features December 7, 2015 FBO checkup

Anemic following the 2008 recession, North American FBOs have bounced back. Skies examines recent trends, market opportunities and challenges facing the sector.