Record Attendance in Vancouver for SWIFT 24
The 2024 SWIFT Conference & Expo achieved the highest ever recorded number of attendees (454) for a non-equipment year. Both the conference and expo were in the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre from September 17-19, where delegates discussed the myriad of opportunities and challenges facing the industry as passenger numbers are on track to exceed pre-pandemic […]
Breakfast included with enhanced regional airport coverage at SWIFT 24 in Vancouver
The SWIFT Conference is partnering with both the Regional Community Airports of Canada (RCAC) and the British Columbia Aviation Council (BCAC) to ensure that regional airports are fully represented at the 2024 conference & expo in Vancouver, July 17th-19th. Regional airports across Canada face a staggering array of issues including training (and retaining) airfield operations […]
SWIFT Europe – Off to a flying start
The prestigious SWIFT (Summer Winter Integrated Field Technologies) conference, known for its 46-year history in North America, has successfully launched its first-ever European edition. Held in London on June 18-19th, SWIFT Europe marked a significant milestone in the realm of airfield operations, drawing as many as 120 registrants. Choosing London as the host city for […]
BRIDGING CONTINENTS: UNVEILING SWIFT EUROPE
Following the success in North America over the past three decades, renowned aviation Conference & Expo, SWIFT begins an exciting new chapter in its legacy. Crossing the Atlantic, SWIFT Europe launches in London on 18th and 19th of June, hosted by international hub London Heathrow Airport. SWIFT has long been the pulse of the […]
SWIFT 23 ATTENDANCE UP 40%
SWIFT ATTENDANCE UP 40% September 26 – 28th, Winnipeg Hosted by Winnipeg Airports Authority, the SWIFT 23 conference took place at the Winnipeg Delta Hotel while the first full ‘equipment year’ expo (since 2017) was held at YWG’s magically transformed Combined Services Building. SWIFT continued its long-term partnership with CAPTG (the Canadian Airfield Pavement […]
Resilience – the recurring theme as SWIFT 22 sells out
It’s testament to the strength of the SWIFT community that in the months leading up to SWIFT 22 the demand from both delegates and exhibitors outstripped all expectations. Culminating in an exceptional 394 attendees, 83 joining online and 311 coming together at YUL. The blended physical and virtual airfield conference and expo, hosted by Montréal–Trudeau […]
SWIFT 22 Day 3 – Program Announced
The third and final day of SWIFT 22, hosted by YUL airport in Montréal, has a jam-packed schedule. The first of six sessions is CATPG’s Gravel Runway Evaluation & Design, chaired by Richard Blommers of Tetra Tech. Richard told SWIFT organisers “As I recently read, only 11 airports in the Yukon Territory, the Northwest Territories, […]
SWIFT 22 Day 2 – Program Announced
The second day of SWIFT 22, hosted by YUL airport in Montréal, is set to be an exciting one! A morning of winter demos at Aeromag 2000, followed by a winter-themed afternoon of sessions, before buses will transport delegates downtown to St Henri for the Eagle night out sponsored by Team Eagle. The winter morning […]
SWIFT 22 Day 1 – Program Announced
SWIFT 22 is to be held at YUL in Montréal, and already a number of incredible speakers have been confirmed to present. The schedule for the first day has six sessions, including two presented by the Canadian Airfield Pavement Technologies Group (CAPTG). The sessions will cover topics ranging from the psychological safety of staff, to […]
Roy McLeod Steps Down from Chair role on the SWIFT Committee
After ten years at the helm, Roy McLeod has announced that he will be stepping down from the role of SWIFT committee chair. The move coincides with his departure from Calgary International Airport, where he worked as ‘Director of Airfield Operations’ since 2012. With over 38 years experience in the industry, Roy worked in many […]
