We would like to congratulate Michael Jasieniuk who will receive the 2012 Kenn Borek Memorial Scholarship.

The NWT Chamber of Commerce recently announced the winners of its 2012 Business and Business Person of the Year Awards.  Both of which have aviation connections.

Receiving the 2012 Business Person of the Year Award was Mike Olson, First Air Director Sales – Western Region.

Tli Cho Air, which is owned by the Tlicho Investment Corporation as well as minority shareholder and Discovery Air subsidiary Air Tindi Ltd., was named as the 2012 Business of the Year Award winner.

NATA proudly congratulates both winners.

Paul Laserich, General Manager of Adlair Aviation, died suddenly on November 19th in Yellowknife.  Son of Willy Laserich, a Northern aviation legend, Paul was also a colourful fixture of Northern aviation and a long serving member of the NATA Board of Directors.  We will miss him greatly.

In honor of Merlyn Carter, a long standing Hay River avaition pioneer, operator of Carter Air Services, and Nonacho Lake Fishing Camp, the Hay River Airport became the Hay River Merlyn Carter Airport on Dec 15, 2011.  There will be a formal dedication and plaque unveiling on Feb 17, 2012.  Merlyn sadly passed away in 2005, a victim of a bear attack at his beloved camp.

NATA is pleased to announce that Mr. Colin Dempsey has accepted the position of Executive Assistant.  Based in Yellowknife, Colin will be providing both member and administrative support to the association.  Colin can be contacted at 867-446-6282 or at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  1. Northern Component to the Canadian Airline Investment Forum - Monday, October 24, 2011
  2. New GNWT Airports Director - Thursday, September 08, 2011
  3. ILS Replacement, Hay River NT - Thursday, August 25, 2011
  4. NATA AGM to have revised format in 2012 - Monday, June 20, 2011