July | August 2026      AirportImprovement.com
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ARTSCAPES
YTZ 
Doggone Effective  
Meet Harry, one of the 10 rescue dogs featured in a 
recent exhibit at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) 
celebrating the beauty of second chances. Dogs in 
Flight, by Toronto-based photographer Jack Jackson, was 
assembled to encourage travelers and community members to 
pause, reflect and consider the enduring impact dogs have on 
our lives—and the heartwarming impacts of rescue dog adoption.
“Every one of these photos represents a dog with a story and 
a chance at a new beginning,” says Jackson. 
Nieuport Aviation, the owner and operator of YTZ’s 
passenger terminal, collaborated with Jack Jackson Dog 
Photography and Toronto Animal Services to present 
the monthlong display, with in-kind and financial support 
from NutriCanine, a Toronto company that delivers fresh, 
personalized dog food to customers throughout Canada.  
“The passenger terminal at Billy Bishop Airport is more than 
a place people pass through; it’s a reflection of our community,” 
says Eve Wiggins, chief operating officer of Nieuport 
Aviation. “Through Dogs in Flight, we’re proud to partner with 
organizations that share our values and our belief in giving 
back. Dogs have given so much to our passengers, whether 
through therapy programs or critical working roles, and this 
exhibit is one small way we can help shine a light on dogs in 
need of care, advocacy and adoption.”
Instead of being presented in a standard wall display, the 
photos were reproduced on large vertical banners and hung 
from the ceiling with informational and promotional panels. 
About one week after the exhibit opened, it earned a whopping 
9.6 out of 10 possible from Trend Hunter, an online platform 
that uses big data, crowdsourcing and artificial intelligence to 
measure what’s hot throughout the world. The rating of 9.6. 
indicates that the airport’s photo display was one of the top-
performing trends anywhere at the time. In addition to helping 
raise awareness, the temporary exhibit stoked interest in an 
adoption event at YTZ that helped two of the three rescue dogs 
featured find their forever homes.
“Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport plays a unique role in 
connecting people and places, and we’re pleased that our 
community initiatives reflect the fabric of Toronto,” says Warren 
Askew, vice president, Airport, Toronto Port Authority. “Dogs in 
Flight is a meaningful example of how our space can be used 
to highlight important causes like dog rescue and adoption, 
while also celebrating the joy dogs bring to our lives. As an 
urban airport, we value initiatives that foster connection and 
inspire positive action across our city.” 
PHOTO: JACK  JACKSON DOG PHOTOGRAPHY

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