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

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Transportation on the North Coast-- Air Transportation 2014

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

2014

December 28-- Jetlines lays out flight plan for more service in Western Canada
December 19-- Chamber of Commerce Airport Ferry study provides more material for City Council to Review in 2015  NCR
December 12-- Report outlines challenges facing Prince Rupert Airport Ferry due to capacity of Digby Island Ferry
December 9-- Air Canada to expand service to Terrace Airport with direct flight to Calgary  NCR
December 2-- Canada Jetlines makes progress towards take off with $50 million IPO announcement NCR

November 28-- Hawkair returning to mid-afternoon flight from Prince Rupert to Vancouver
November 27-- Councillor Cunningham seeks update on Airport renovations timeline  NCR
November 7 -- Airport Ferry to make a Ketchikan run for Spring refit  NCR

September 29-- Airport Transportation the subject of short survey from Chamber of Commerce  NCR
September 18-- Grand Opening of YPR Shuttle facility offers a welcome change to local travel routines NCR
September 18-- Council hears review of Prince Rupert Airport renovation projects to date  NCR
September 5-- Prince Rupert Airport Improvement Project Proceeding
September 4-- Terrace to Masset air service about to start
September 3-- New direct air service between Masset and Terrace to debut in two weeks  NCR
September 3-- Northern Trust announces funding for Terrace-Kitimat Airport
September 3-- More money announced to help airport expansion in Terrace
September 1-- Passenger Levels continue to increase for Digby Island Airport  NCR

August 21-- Prince Rupert Airport departure area on the move
August 20-- Terrace airport expansion in the works
August 17-- Back-to-back flight delays an 'extraordinary conincidence'
August 6-- Prince Rupert Airport Numbers climb in 2014
August 5-- Prince Rupert still in the hunt for Jet Service out of YPR  NCR
August 4-- Airport Ferry launches revised schedule  NCR
August 4-- Suitcase Party and Pancake breakfast celebrates new Hawkair Flight schedule on Tuesday NCR

July 31-- Seaplane operator feeling the pinch as work gets underway at Prince Rupert Airport
July 25-- Terrace-Kitimat Airport slated for Record-Breaking year
July 24-- Terrace airport numbers are taking flight
July 9-- Federal Government provides 10 million dollars towards Airport Runway safety  NCR
July 2-- Major airport renovations set to begin

June 19-- Consultations, surveys take Hawkair to early morning flight for Prince Rupert  NCR
June 19-- Airport comes close to cracking the 100,00 passenger mark
June 17-- City of Prince Rupert to fight for Nav Canada flight services station
June 13-- City Council to launch letter writing campaign to address Nav Canada Flight Services Closure  NCR
June 10-- Prince Rupert City Council says No to Nav Canada Job Cuts
June 10-- Nav Canada says Prince Rupert air traffic is on a steady decline (audio)
June 9-- Nav Canada Sutting down Prince Rupert Air Traffic Control Centre (audio)
June 8-- Wait times will eventually ease up at northwestern B. C. airport
June 6-- Nav Canada shutting down Prince Rupert Flight Service Station

May 29-- Terrace airport tops 20,000 passengers two months in a row
May 27-- Increased flight options out of YPR subject of local on line survey  NCR
May 27-- Cote returning to northwest air
May 23-- Passenger number Records Continue to Fall at NW Regional Airport
May 23-- Terrace Airport to get third aircraft parking spot
May 23-- New Airline up and running
May 23-- Terrace Airport receives grant for apron expansion  NCR
May 21-- New Airline in Prince Rupert Services First Nation communities
May 12-- Air Canada Flight Makes Emergency landing in Smithers
May 9-- Prince Rupert Airport Expects to Begin Runway Repairs in June

April 22-- Parking expands at Terrace airport
April 22-- Smithers Airport Bear Won't Make Summer Trip to Grouse Mountain
April 11-- WestJet expands BC destinations; Prince Rupert not on the list  NCR
April 9-- Hawkair issues warning of fraudsters operating  NCR
April 8-- Airplane Mechanical issues put Emergency services on standby at Terrace airport  NCR
April 3-- Airport loan repayment plan to cover off portion of city's airport transportation requirement this year  NCR
April 1-- Airport investment key to ensuring B. C.'s economic growth achieves liftoff

March 27-- Passenger totals at Terrace airport keep climbing
March 26-- On buses, boats and planes and the financial pain of airport access  NCR

February 12-- Hawkair looks to spread the love on Valentine's Day  NCR

January 31-- Canadian Helicopters Officially Opens New Terrace Hanger
January 31-- Canadian Helicopters expansion (video)
January 29-- Terrace-Kitimat Airport Plan (video)
January 28-- Northwest Regional Airport releases 20 year expansion plan
January 28-- Terrace-Kitimat Airport to deliver their 20 year plan today  NCR
January 16-- Hawkair debuts Women in Leadership Executive Development program  NCR
January 14-- Passenger Numbers Climb at YXT
January 14-- Northwestern BC Airport sets significant records
January 6-- Investor interest soars for new low-cost airline

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Hawkair shifts Vancouver terminal location

Travellers to Vancouver who use Hawk Air may find that by this spring the process of connections to other airlines out of Vancouver International will become a lot easier.  Sometime in the spring the Northern based airline will be relocating its terminal location from the South Terminal at YVR to the main terminal.

The move which will make for easier connections within the airport will also provide travellers with a much easier bit of access to the Vancouver Sytrain line at the airport.

CFTK had this item posted to its website on the move, as did the Northern View.

TV 7 also had this video report on the move.