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[Matt R.]

The 2013 Caravan don’t lie.

[Missed Approach]

Flair Air still hanging in and proving they can still pull their own weight 

 

https://canadianavia...es-2025-on-top/

[Victoria Watcher]

Even with just one engine.

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 10 January 2026 - 01:22 PM.

[Missed Approach]

Victoria mentioned in article for pre clearance for departing passengers from the inner harbour via ferry.

 

https://www.ctvnews....er-strategy-us/

[Missed Approach]

VAA has posted the RFP for terminal expansion on their website.

 

Posted Jan 7th, closes Feb 6, awarded on Feb 27, and contract commencement Mar 5.

 

https://yyj.ca/wp-co...or-Services.pdf

 

 Departures Pavilion, Western Expansion, extensive baggage

handling system upgrades, new international arrivals processing, expanded holdrooms,
concessions, offices, and significant associated civil works. The Program is forecast to be
delivered over multiple phases and years and is expected to address the capacity
constraints identified in the 2024 Capacity Analysis—most notably in check-in, pre-board
screening, holdrooms, baggage make-up, baggage reclaim, Canada Border Services
Agency (CBSA), and gate capacity.

[Mike K.]

Will we see anyone other than Durwest? I believe Durwest was the contractor on the majority, if not all, of the major terminal projects under the former CEO. I may be wrong, and would appreciate confirmation if anyone has it.

[Missed Approach]

Will we see anyone other than Durwest? I believe Durwest was the contractor on the majority, if not all, of the major terminal projects under the former CEO. I may be wrong, and would appreciate confirmation if anyone has it.

They were on the last three major projects. They have favored them in the past.

Nanaimo Airport too....

Edited by Missed Approach, Yesterday, 06:32 PM.

[Mike K.]

Ok, I thought so. This is dating back to the early 2000s when the terminal was first expanded woth the rotunda and glass terminal.

[Missed Approach]

Ok, I thought so. This is dating back to the early 2000s when the terminal was first expanded woth the rotunda and glass terminal.

Yes, the first big project was the new airline counters, east end, rotunda, west baggage claim and the lower hold room.
Second was the upper hold room and baggage make up and screening area expansion.
Then the parking lot projects and then the further lower hold room.
They were very good keeping airlines and tenants updated on project stages and moves we all had to face over the years.

[Missed Approach]

I had a laugh over this statement from the RFP  ............ so basically the entire terminal building

 

The Program is forecast to be delivered over multiple phases and years and is expected to address the capacity constraints identified in the 2024 Capacity Analysis—most notably in check-in, pre-boardscreening, holdrooms, baggage make-up, baggage reclaim, Canada Border Services
Agency (CBSA), and gate capacity.

Edited by Missed Approach, Yesterday, 10:31 PM.