Friday, January 2, 2015

Transportation on the North Coast -- Air Transportation 2015












Our quick reference and archive of items pertaining to Air Transportation in the Northwest and on the North Coast.

2015

December

December 9 -- Another revision for the Airport Ferry  NCR
December 2 -- More changes for Hawkair (video)
December 2 -- Suspension of Hawkair service mean new Airport Ferry Schedule  NCR
December 1 -- Hawkair shifting reservation service to sister airline  
December 1 -- Hawkair aligns scheduled service with Central Mountain Air  NCR

November 

November 27 -- Hawkair decision leaves much up in the air for the community  NCR
November 26 -- Hawkair suspends service to Prince Rupert (video)
November 25 -- Hawkair indicates plans to reduce service to Prince Rupert over winter months  NCR
November 24 -- Ocean Pacific Air adds to fleet serving the North Coast NCR
November 5 -- Plans in motion for study of marine safety and environmental factors for Prince Rupert area  NCR
November 4 -- Air Canada suspends flights between Terrace and Calgary for the winter (video)

October

October 23 -- State DOT picks less costly Gravina ferry option for Ketchikan airport

September

September 30 -- Firefighting, rescue service returns to northwestern B.C. airport
September 24 -- New landing system installed at Terrace airport
September 10 -- Hawkair to provide training and employment opportunities for Nisga'a as part of new joint venture  NCR
September 9 -- Hawkair and Gingolx Enterprises form joint venture (video)
September 8 -- Hawkair and Gingolx Enterprises to for new joint venture  NCR
September 3 -- Prince Rupert Airport apologizes after flights to Vancouver rerouted through Terrace
September 2 -- YPR bound flights re-directed to Terrace airport  NCR

August

August 19 -- Terrace Airport Security Flub (video)
August 19 -- Terrace man misses flight after female security refuse to frisk him (audio)
August 13 -- Terrace resident seeks answer to airport security problem
August 10 -- Hawkair offers discounts out of Smithers (video)
August 7 -- Glacier Cafe opens at the Smithers Airport (video)

July 

July 27 -- Infrastructure funding announcements in Terrace (video)
July 27 -- Terrace Airport to receive Federal and Provincial money for expansion plans  NCR
July 23 -- Hawkair Flies on but without Smithers destination (video)
July 22 -- Smithers Airport update (video)
July 22 -- Mayor outlines City's Airport Master Plan
July 17 -- Terrace Airport Numbers decline (video)
July 8 -- Council approves contract award for Airport Master Plan  NCR
July 8 -- Hawkair to suspend services to Smithers (video)
July 8 -- Hawkair to suspend Smithers service as of August  NCR
July 6 -- Firefighting service coming to Terrace airport 

June

June 24 -- Smithers Airport Food Service negotiations (video)
June 5 -- Hawkair adds to its Northwest service with introduction of the Miner's express  NCR
June 2 -- Province looks to help BC communities with airport infrastructure issues  NCR

May

May 25 -- Four to be named to Prince Rupert Airport Board  NCR
May 19 -- Airport Ferry refit underway, alternative transportation now in use for Digby Island crossing  NCR
May 17 -- Terrace-Kitimat airport passenger drop well within expectations

April

April 20 -- Hawkair launches Loyalty program  NCR
April 17 -- More problems for the Terrace Airport  (video)
April 17 -- Terrace airport landing system fails again
April 15 -- Terrace-Kitimat airport landing system failure halts flights
April 15 -- Northwest Airport in Terrace closed (video)
April 14 -- Terrace Airport Grant (video)
April 14 -- Northwest Regional Airport Asks Terrace Council to Waive $133,000 Building Permit Fee
April  9 -- Prince Rupert Airport Manager, architect discuss design of new terminal building
April 2 -- City to seek members for two Board Positions  NCR

March

March 30-- Smithers Airport Expansion plans (video)
March 30 -- Smithers Airport Applies for Funding for Expansion
March 16 -- Terrace Airport passenger numbers dip in February

February

February 27 -- Councillor Thorkelson suggests Mayor Brain bring a message to Alaska meetings next month  NCR
February 26 -- Airport Ferry to sail with $925,000 subsidy in 2015  NCR
February 21 -- Charters boost Terrace Airport traffic
February 20 -- Jetlines clarifies Aircraft Leasing Status (media release)
February 18 -- Terrace-Kitimat Airport Passenger Numbers Drop by a Bit -- But Still Much Higher than Two years ago
February 17 -- Terrace - Kitimat Airport Stats (video)
February 10 -- Canada Jetlines' rejected merger partner criticizes upstart's strategy
February 10 -- Canada Jetlines puts Prince Rupert on the map, but financing issues remain to be secured  NCR


January

January 29 -- Terrace airport sets passenger record
January 28 -- YPR Terminal upgrades scheduled for summer completion
January 21-- Chamber pushing for more flights, dock upgrades
January 19-- Another airline to offer nonstop flights from Terrace B. C. to Calgary A. B.
January 19-- West Jet keeps pace with Air Canada by offering Terrace to Calgary flights starting in May  NCR
January 19-- Air Canada looks to update Jazz fleet over the decade  NCR
January 15-- Councillor Thorkelson takes issue with some of the Chamber of Commerce Airport Ferry Report Findings NCR
January 14-- Passengers stranded at airport for 10 hours
January 7-- Stakeholders: Digby Island Ferry not a hinderance

Archive of 2014
Archive of 2013 and 2012 items

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