Published Analysis
Northern Drone Ambitions
Published in Skies Plus (Oct/Nov 2026, Pages 42–53)
By Nolan Kiely / Crimson Air Services
This Skies Plus feature examines how Canada's North presents significant opportunities for uncrewed aircraft systems, but also some of the world's most demanding operating conditions. The article explores the operational, regulatory, infrastructure, and logistical challenges of deploying drones for surveillance, emergency response, and essential services in remote regions. It examines why long-term success depends not simply on technological capability, but on building reliable, sustainable operational systems.
Canada's MRO Crossroads
Published in Skies Plus (Aug/Sept 2026, Pages 26–50)
By Nolan Kiely / Crimson Air Services
This Skies Plus feature examines where Canada’s MRO sector is strong, where lifecycle gaps remain, and how targeted investment in workforce, engines, military sustainment and business aviation could build a more resilient aerospace ecosystem.
Interoperability is the True Test for Canada’s Next Fighter
Web Article Published in Skies Plus
By Nolan Kiely / Crimson Air Services
This contributed feature examines why interoperability, certification, secure data-sharing, NORAD integration, and command-and-control architecture are central to Canada’s future fighter decisions.