Before researching this article, a quick online search for "what happened to Joe McBryan" yields many results—and many of them are unfortunately

but has officially stepped away from day-to-day management as of early 2026. He continues to fly vintage aircraft like the Douglas DC-3

Joe and his company were sued by Voyageur Trucking Ltd. for over $5 million. The allegation? That Joe’s company had improperly billed Voyageur for work that was never performed and took money for trucks it never delivered. This lawsuit dragged on for years and bled the company dry.

Reports indicate that Transport Canada pushed for Joe to step down as the official "accountable executive" for Buffalo Airways due to ongoing audits regarding standard procedures.