Key Facts
Part III & VII
of CARS covering airport certificate, operation manuals, emergency planning, wildlife mgmt, SMS, ARFF, heliports, and runway standards
$200M
Public and private funding supporting infrastructure growth to accommodate doubling pax demand over 5 years.
Scope
Runway extension, new parallel runway, terminals, helipads, ARFF, and supporting infrastructure assessed under CARs.
Impact
Ensures regulatory compliance during construction and operations; Supports safe, scalable airport expansion construction
Overview
Project completed Jan 2025
This team-based project examined the regulatory requirements for the proposed expansion of Shelbyville Airport under the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs). The study assessed compliance implications related to runway expansion, new terminals, heliports, ARFF capability, Safety Management Systems, wildlife management, and winter operations during both construction and post-expansion phases. Our analysis identified challenges, and time-sensitive compliance obligations, including airport certificate amendments, emergency planning updates, and infrastructure standards such as RESA requirements. Based on the findings, the project developed practical recommendations to ensure regulatory compliance while minimizing operational disruption and maintaining safety during expansion.
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Role
Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) Analyst – General & Emergency Planning
Focused on general airport regulatory requirements, airport emergency planning, aircraft crash charts and grid maps, emergency plan testing, and operator obligations under CARs during airport expansion.
Duration
5 days (course-based project)
Tools & Technologies
- Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs), Parts III & VII
- Transport Canada standards (TP 312, CARs 322 / 323 / 325)
- Advisory Circulars (300-series)
- Regulatory cross-referencing and compliance checklists
- Case-study analysis methodology
Conceptual Framework
My work was grounded in aviation regulatory compliance and safety management principles, focusing on operator obligations, emergency preparedness, risk identification, and regulatory amendment processes required during airport infrastructure expansion.
Design Process
I reviewed applicable CARs sections relevant to airport operations and construction impacts, identified regulatory triggers requiring certificate amendments and documentation updates, and assessed implications for emergency planning and operational readiness. Findings were translated into compliance gaps and actionable requirements, which informed recommendations for maintaining regulatory adherence throughout expansion.
Final Outcome
The final deliverable was a structured CARs compliance assessment identifying key regulatory obligations, risks, and required updates related to airport emergency plans, crash charts, operational manuals, and notification requirements. My analysis supported practical recommendations to ensure continued compliance while minimizing operational disruption.
Challenges & Learnings
A key challenge was navigating the breadth and interdependencies of CARs provisions affecting airport expansion. The project strengthened my ability to interpret regulatory language, map requirements to operational changes, and identify time-sensitive compliance actions in a complex airport environment.
Collaboration
This was a team-based project. My contributions focused on general regulatory compliance and emergency planning analysis, while collaborating with teammates responsible for SMS, wildlife management, ARFF, heliports, and winter operations.