OCTOBER 2024 | West Coast Region Newsletter

CA: The First Dedicated Protective Structures - The history of aircraft hangars goes all the way back to the early 20th century, tracing a similar path as the birth of aviation. The first dedicated protective structures for airplanes were simple and unique shelters, usually constructed of wood, used to insulate early aircraft from the harsh elements. Around 1910, the first fully purpose-built hangar was erected in France by aviation pioneer Louis Blériot.

GLOBAL: Are you ready to fly your plane into Canada and enjoy a fall vacation in Nova Scotia? If you are, you should consider flying into Fox Harb’r Resort. Fox Harb’r Resort is located at 1337 Fox Harbour Road, Fox Harbour, Nova Scotia, next to the Northumberland Strait. The resort offers plenty to do for the adventurous, including archery, sport shooting, ax throwing, golfing, and evening bonfires in front of the ocean. You and your significant other can enjoy wine tasting and spa days at the spa and wellness center.

GLOBAL: Crucial to Effective Marketing - A typical aircraft livery is an airline’s unique design, colors, and markings that adorn its fleet of airplanes, serving not just aesthetic but also functional needs. Visual markings identify an airline brand and are crucial to effective marketing, helping distinguish a company’s airplanes while enhancing brand awareness. Liveries often include an airline’s logo and name, along with other unique and artistic graphic elements that improve product recognition and awareness.

GLOBAL: George Cavallo’s Journey from Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer to Artist and Author - We had the rare opportunity to sit down and talk with George Cavallo, USCG, Ret., where he shared a riveting story about his journey as a Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer. What follows is that casual and very interesting interview: