Minister of Transport announces airport improvements in Whitehorse
WHITEHORSE, YT, Jan. 12, 2024 /CNW/ – An efficient and reliable transportation system is essential to making life more affordable for Canadians. The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring our supply chains support economic growth and create good, middle-class jobs, while making them resilient and adaptable to the effects of climate change. Today, the Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, […]
Judge orders Yukon contractor to pay $2.3M for botched Whitehorse airport apron replacement
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Weather forces large Alaska-bound cargo plane to land in Whitehorse
From CBC News – link to source story Airport staff accommodated the aircraft that had been traveling from Seoul Luke Carroll · CBC News · December 27, 2021 Whitehorse residents passing the airport on Boxing Day afternoon may have noticed a large and unusual visitor. This was a Western Global cargo aircraft that was forced to divert from its route […]
Whitehorse airport’s secondary runway to get extended and upgraded
From CBC News – link to source story – Thanks to CW Changes will allow large planes to land and take off when main runway is under maintenance Mike Rudyk · CBC News · December 14, 2021 The secondary runway at the Eric Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport will be extended and get some upgrades next year. The improvements will […]
WestJet reconnecting Alberta routes
Airline to restart 10 routes across province and inaugurate new service from Edmonton to Penticton, Kamloops and Nanaimo Non-stop service between Calgary-Charlottetown to launch on July 29 CALGARY, AB, June 25, 2021 /CNW/ -WestJet is further restoring Alberta’s domestic and interprovincial connectivity with the restart of 10 routes to and from destinations across British Columbia, the Yukon, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and Nova Scotia from Calgary, Edmonton and Medicine Hat. The airline will also start operation of three new routes to […]
Federal government funding repairs to Whitehorse airport
From Yukon News – link to source story An Air North flight sits on the apron at the Whitehorse airport. (Mike Thomas/Yukon News file) Upgrades are needed on the tarmac HALEY RITCHIE | May. 26, 2021 The federal government is contributing $3.8 million toward upgrades at Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport. “This investment will help […]
Air traffic control services to continue for Canadian communities
OTTAWA,ON, April 15, 2021 /CNW/ – NAV CANADA confirmed today that it will maintain air traffic control service to Canadian communities, including Fort McMurray AB, Prince George BC, Regina SK, Saint-Jean QC, Sault Ste. Marie ON, Whitehorse YT and Windsor ON. Last fall, NAV CANADA launched 29 aeronautical studies in an effort to safely streamline its operations, ensuring that air navigation services align with market demand. […]
Sault Airport one of seven under review by Nav Canada
From SooToday – link to source story Study of air traffic service and aviation weather requirements expected to be presented to Transport Canada for safety review this spring By:Â SooToday Staff | 23 Febrauary 2021 Sault Ste. Marie Airport file photo. Darren Taylor/SooToday Nav Canada, the non-profit body that runs the country’s civil air navigation service, […]
NAV CANADA looks to streamline operations
OTTAWA, Nov. 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NAV CANADA continues to take steps to safely streamline its operations to help preserve the sustainability of the country’s air navigation system. The Company is moving forward with additional adjustments to its services and will be launching level of service reviews for six air traffic control towers. This […]
Airlines Invent Wild New Ways to Make Money With Borders Closed
From BNN Bloomberg – link to story Angus Whitley, Bloomberg News ~ 3 September 2020 (Bloomberg) — When it comes to raising money, nothing is off limits for airlines mired in their worst-ever crisis. From fresh vegetables to peanuts and pajamas, they’re selling almost anything to make it through the pandemic. Even airlines that received government […]