OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 6, 2026 /CNW/ — Expanding Canada’s international air transport agreements strengthens trade and investment, improves global connectivity, and creates new opportunities for Canadian businesses and travellers.
Today, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, announced an expanded air transport agreement with Nigeria. The expanded agreement allows for direct flights between Canada and Nigeria for the first time, improving connectivity while supporting Canada’s efforts to diversify trade and deepen commercial engagement with one of Africa’s largest economies.
The expanded agreement includes:
The right for Canada and Nigeria to designate multiple airlines to operate scheduled air services between the two countries
A capacity allowance of 14 weekly passenger flights and 10 weekly all-cargo flights for the airlines of each country
Fifth freedom rights for all-cargo flights (the ability to operate flights between two foreign countries if the flight either starts or ends in the airline’s home country)
Quotes “By expanding our air transport agreements, we are creating new opportunities for Canadian airlines and giving travellers more choice. The newly expanded Canada-Nigeria Air Transport Agreement will strengthen our economic ties, support tourism and trade, and making it easier for people and businesses in both countries to connect.”
The Honourable Steven MacKinnon Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons
“I’ve seen that strength firsthand in communities like Brampton, home to one of the largest Nigerian Canadian communities in the country. As a key economic partner, Nigeria offers opportunities for Canadian businesses and workers, while providing access to a growing market and expanding industries. This agreement will help deepen our commercial partnership, support Canada’s trade diversification, and bring families and communities closer together.”
The Honourable Maninder Sidhu Minister of International Trade
Quick facts
The population of Nigeria is more than 237 million.
Nigeria is a powerhouse of entrepreneurship, driven by a young population.
Over 25,000 Nigerians hold study permits for Canada as of March 31, 2026.
The Canada-Nigeria Air Transport Agreement (code-share only) was negotiated in 2014 and signed in March 2025. This is the first expansion of the agreement since 2014.
Nigeria was Canada’s 38th-largest international air transport market in 2025 and is now its third-largest bilateral air market in Africa (following Morocco and Algeria).
The Canada-Nigeria air transport market has more than doubled in size in the previous ten years, indicative of strong people-to-people and commercial links.
The Government of Canada is continually working on new and expanded air transport agreements to improve Canada’s international connectivity and provide more options for travellers and shippers.
Canada has air transport agreements or arrangements covering more than 125 countries.
OTTAWA, ON, July 28, 2026 /CNW/ — NAV CANADA announced today its traffic figure for the month of June 2026 as measured in weighted charging units for enroute, terminal and oceanic air navigation services, in comparison to the prior year.
In June 2026 weighted charging units were higher on average by 1.9 percent compared to the same month in 2025.
Weighted charging units represent a traffic measure that reflects the number of billable flights, aircraft size and distance flown in Canadian airspace and is the basis for movement-based service charges, which comprise the vast majority of the Company’s air traffic revenue.
About NAV CANADA
NAV CANADA is a private, not-for-profit company, established in 1996, providing air traffic control, airport advisory services, weather briefings and aeronautical information services for more than 18 million square kilometres of Canadian domestic and international airspace.
The Company is internationally recognized for its safety record, and technology innovation.
Mid-summer update: NAV CANADA-attributable delays down 91 per cent at Canada’s four busiest airports, no NAV CANADA-attributable traffic restrictions on any of the 13 Canadian match days, and summer measures fully in place through Labour Day.
OTTAWA, ON, July 22, 2026 /CNW/ — Two months after outlining its operational readiness plan for the summer 2026 travel season, NAV CANADA today reported a sharp year-over-year improvement in service delivery through the busiest stretch of the season, including the 13 FIFA World Cup 26 matches hosted in Toronto and Vancouver, and confirmed that its full suite of summer measures remains in place for the second half of the season.
Summer Operations
“In May, we said our team was ready. The results show they were,” said Marie-Pier Berman, Vice President and Chief of Operations at NAV CANADA. “Our air traffic controllers, flight service specialists and support teams absorbed some of the highest traffic increases in North America during this period and kept it moving safely. This is what more than a year of preparation looks like when it meets the moment, and the credit belongs to our people.”
Fewer Delays at Canada’s Busiest Airports
From May 1 to July 7, spanning the peak of the travel season and the entire Canadian World Cup window, the share of scheduled flights impacted by a traffic management initiative where NAV CANADA staffing or equipment was a factor fell 91 per cent year over year across Toronto Pearson, Montréal-Trudeau, Calgary and Vancouver international airports. The impacted share fell from 1.72 per cent of scheduled flights in 2025 to 0.15 per cent; the other 99.85 per cent moved with no such measure in place. At Vancouver International Airport, a principal gateway for World Cup travel, the impacted share fell from 4.99 per cent of scheduled flights to 0.34 per cent.
The gains were not a function of lighter skies. Flight volumes at the four airports themselves were essentially unchanged during the tournament window, down 0.9 per cent overall, with Toronto Pearson up 2.0 per cent.
Delivering Through the World Cup
Between June 12 and July 7, Toronto and Vancouver hosted 13 FIFA World Cup 26 matches, part of the largest sporting event ever staged in North America. For the airspace, the tournament meant less room to move: temporary restrictions published with Transport Canada narrowed the usable airspace over both host cities while heightened security operations shared the same skies.
NAV CANADA’s air traffic controllers, flight service specialists and operational support teams implemented and lifted the associated airspace measures as planned, administered Prior Permission Required protocols for business and general aviation at both gateways, and coordinated daily with airport authorities, airlines, Transport Canada, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration and law enforcement partners. Across all 13 match days, no traffic management initiatives attributable to NAV CANADA were issued at either airport; the only measures on those days were routine volume-driven arrival sequencing at Vancouver and a single weather-related ground stop at Toronto. Season-wide, traffic management initiatives attributable to NAV CANADA staffing across the four airports fell by nearly three quarters from the same period last year.
Third-party data underscores the demand the system absorbed. According to figures published by Aireon, the space-based surveillance data provider, flight traffic through the Montréal flight information region, which counts every flight crossing Canadian-managed skies rather than only those landing in Canada, rose nearly 11 per cent in June compared with June 2025, among the largest increases anywhere in North America. Three of the 15 largest traffic increases in North America last month were recorded in airspace managed by NAV CANADA, with the Gander and Moncton regions also posting strong growth.
Why Performance Is Improving
The results reflect the readiness plan NAV CANADA outlined on May 19: more air traffic services professionals in the system than at any point since the pandemic, targeted summer scheduling and incentive measures at air traffic control facilities, the temporary return of operationally qualified managers to frontline duties, continued contracts with more than 50 rehired retired controllers, and technology investments such as Arrival Manager systems at all Area Control Centres. Since 2023, more than 600 air traffic services professionals have earned their licences, and staffing growth exceeded attrition by 26 per cent in 2024-2025, the strongest net growth of the post-pandemic period. Behind each of these measures is the same constant: the professionalism and dedication of NAV CANADA’s employees, in every facility and every role, who turned the plan into results.
Focus for the Remainder of the Summer
Every measure in the summer readiness plan remains in place through the Labour Day period. August typically brings the most convective weather of the season, along with sustained peak demand. Planning for the second half of the summer is built around those conditions: maintaining peak-period coverage at the busiest facilities, continuing daily demand and capacity coordination with airlines, airports and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, and integrating the newly licensed controllers who continue to graduate from training programs running at record capacity.
“A strong first half of the summer is exactly that, a first half,” said Ms. Berman. “August is historically the most demanding stretch of the season, and our teams are approaching it with the same discipline they brought to the World Cup. Readiness has never meant promising that no disruption will ever occur. It means having the people, processes and technology to manage whatever the season brings, safely and transparently, and it is our people who carry that readiness into every shift.”
NAV CANADA is a private, not-for-profit company, established in 1996, providing air traffic control, airport advisory services, weather briefings and aeronautical information services for more than 18 million square kilometres of Canadian domestic and international airspace.
The Company is internationally recognized for its safety record and technology innovation.
OTTAWA, ON, July 10, 2026 /CNW/ – NAV CANADA today released its financial results for the three and nine months ended May 31, 2026.
In the third quarter of fiscal 2026, NAV CANADA maintained financial stability while continuing to advance the investments that support Canada’s air navigation system. The Company stayed focused on gradually rebuilding the balance of the Rate Stabilization Account (RSA) that helps reducing rate volatility over time. At the same time, it advanced efficiency measures to manage operating costs without compromising safety or operational performance. These efforts were accompanied by ongoing actions to enhance service delivery across the air navigation system.
Subsequent to quarter-end, NAV CANADA completed the divestiture of its investment in Aireon and received the initial tranche of proceeds. NAV CANADA continued its strategic relationship with Aireon through a new service agreement designed to further enhance the safety and efficiency benefits of space-based surveillance. Looking ahead, the Company will continue to monitor ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, which may influence traffic levels and operating costs depending on its duration and severity. While the operating environment continues to evolve, recent results reflect the resilience of both the aviation ecosystem and NAV CANADA’s operating model. The Company will manage proactively, maintaining a disciplined approach to costs, investments and RSA recovery, while ensuring reliable and efficient service delivery.
“These results reflect a deliberate balance: maintaining a strong and sustainable financial foundation and managing costs with discipline, while continuing to invest in the systems that will shape the future of air navigation in Canada,” said Mark Cooper, President and CEO. “Our focus stays where it belongs: delivering safe, efficient service to the customers and industry partners who rely on us, today and in the years ahead.”
In the third quarter of fiscal 2026, the Company saw a decrease in air traffic levels, as measured in weighted charging units(1), of 0.1% on a year over year basis. The Company’s revenue was $464 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2026, which is consistent with the same period in fiscal 2025.
The Company ended the quarter with strong liquidity reserves, including a cash balance of $393 million. This liquidity position provides flexibility to manage through periods of air traffic volatility and cost pressures, while continuing to fund critical operations and infrastructure investments. Negative free cash flow of $52 million was generated in the third quarter of fiscal 2026, compared to positive free cash flow of $26 million in the same period in fiscal 2025, reflecting increased investment in the Company’s infrastructure.
The rate stabilization account shortfall balance increased by $9 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2026. As of May 31, 2026, the shortfall balance was $98 million and is expected to be recovered from customers through future service charges.
Associated Links
The Company’s Financial Statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis for the three and nine months ended May 31, 2026 can be found at:
NAV CANADA is a private, not-for-profit company, established in 1996, providing air traffic control, airport advisory services, weather briefings and aeronautical information services for more than 18 million square kilometres of Canadian domestic and international airspace.
The recipients of the 2026 SkyAlyne-sponsored scholarships are:
Shaylene Abrey-Webster – Toronto Metropolitan University, Aerospace Engineering
Ciara Browne – University of Toronto, Aerospace Engineering
Amelia Chalus – University of Victoria, Aerospace Engineering
Kain Cristofaro – Seneca Polytechnic, Pilot
Connor Ejetsiak – First Nations Technical Institute, Commercial Fixed-Wing Pilot
Sophie Essien – University of Saskatchewan, Avionics Systems Engineering
Dhruv Nikalwala – University of British Columbia Okanagan, Avionics
Norah Petrou – University of Waterloo, Aerospace Engineering
Colin Phillips – First Nations Technical Institute, Commercial Pilot
Jakub Spehar – BCIT, Commercial Aviation
“SkyAlyne is proud to support these students in their pursuit of higher education and careers in aviation and aerospace,” says Kevin Lemke, General Manager of SkyAlyne. “These scholarships are one way we can invest in the communities where we live and operate, while helping to build pathways that can lead to meaningful opportunities in Canada’s aerospace and defence sectors. We congratulate this year’s recipients and wish them continued success in their studies.”
The scholarship initiative reflects a shared commitment by SkyAlyne and the RCAF Foundation to foster greater inclusion and representation in STEM fields, reduce barriers to post-secondary education, and invest in the next generation of talent within communities connected to the FAcT program ecosystem.
SkyAlyne is also committed to working with next generation leaders over the long-term, recognizing that meaningful lasting value stems from being part of a network of organizations and individuals that share common purpose. SkyAlyne is excited to welcome our 10 recipients into this broader network.
SkyAlyne is proud to support the RCAF Foundation on this initiative and looks forward to following the accomplishments of these students as they continue their educational journeys!
OTTAWA, ON, July 3, 2026 /CNW/ – Expanding Canada’s air transport agreements promotes trade diversification, facilitates people-to-people ties, strengthens supply chains, boosts tourism and helps fuel our country’s economic growth.
Today, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, announced an expanded air transport agreement with Mongolia. The expanded agreement allows for direct flights between Canada and Mongolia for the first time.
The expanded agreement also includes:
Up to three weekly passenger-combination flights per country
Unlimited weekly all-cargo flights
Open fifth freedom rights for all-cargo flights (the ability to operate flights between two foreign countries as long as the flight either starts or ends in the airline’s home country)
Quotes
“Mongolia is an emerging market and I’m pleased to see this expanded air transport agreement, which will unlock exciting new opportunities for travellers and businesses in both our countries.”
The Honourable Steven MacKinnon Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons
“Canada’s expanded air transport agreement with Mongolia will strengthen our two-way commercial ties and create new opportunities for Canadian businesses and exporters, supporting Canada’s trade diversification agenda and leading to a more connected and prosperous global economy.”
The Honourable Maninder Sidhu Minister of International Trade
Quick facts
The Canada-Mongolia Air Transport Agreement was originally concluded in 2018. This is the first expansion of the agreement.
The Government of Canada is continually working on new and expanded air transport agreements to improve Canada’s international connectivity and provide more options for travellers and shippers.
Canada has air transport agreements or arrangements covering more than 125 countries.
WHITEHORSE, YT, July 2, 2026 /CNW/ – Canadians, international tourists, and businesses rely on safe and well-maintained airports to stay connected and keep our economy moving. International tourists and businesses benefit from safe and well-maintained airports. Local and regional airports provide critical benefits by supporting safer, healthier, and more connected communities.
Today, Member of Parliament for the Yukon and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs, Dr. Brendan Hanley, on behalf of the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Transport and the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, announced that the Government of Canada is strengthening air safety at Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport.
Through the Airports Capital Assistance Program, the federal government is providing over $2 million to the Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport to purchase an Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) vehicle.
The airport serves over 475,000 passengers each year, and the current ARFF is critical in providing rapid and effective response to aircraft emergencies. The existing vehicle was purchased by the Government of Yukon 20 years ago and it has reached the end of its lifecycle.
In addition to enhancing safety measures, this project will improve safety and increase airport capacity, supporting economic growth and connectivity across Yukon.
Quotes
“For northern and remote communities, reliable air service is essential. This investment will strengthen the airport’s ability to provide safe, dependable operations while supporting regional economic growth and keeping communities connected. Through investing in our airports and our transportation network, we are creating a stronger and more united Canada.” The Honourable Steven MacKinnon Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons
“The Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport is essential to Yukoners, supporting both our communities and local businesses. This investment will help ensure the airport continues to safely connect us with family and friends, open doors to new destinations, and serve as a vital economic driver for our region for years to come.” Dr. Brendan Hanley Member of Parliament for the Yukon and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs
“Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport is a vital part of Yukon’s transportation network and keeping it safe is one of our top priorities. Replacing our 20-year-old Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting vehicle ensures our crews have the equipment they need to respond quickly and effectively when it matters most. We appreciate the Government of Canada’s partnership in helping us maintain safe, reliable airport operations for Yukoners and everyone who travels through our territory.” The Honourable Linda Benoit Minister of Highways and Public Works for the Government of Yukon
Quick Facts
Transport Canada’s Airports Capital Assistance Program provides federal funding to help eligible airports finance capital projects and equipment that will help them maintain safety.
Eligible projects include the purchase/replacement of heavy airside mobile equipment (snow blowers, snowplows, runway sweepers, loaders and material spreaders) and aircraft rescue firefighting vehicles; associated equipment and shelters; the rehabilitation of runway, taxiway and apron pavements; airfield lighting and electrical systems; and the installation of wildlife fencing.
Since its launch in 1995, the Airports Capital Assistance Program has committed over $1.3 billion for 1,288 projects at 201 local and regional airports across the country.
Since the Airports Capital Assistance Program started in 1995, Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport has received more than $12.3 million in funding for 8 safety projects, including today’s announcement.
Associate membership gives Canada a formal voice in shaping the future of air traffic management, extending an ongoing collaboration through four SESAR research projects
June 30, 2026 – Ottawa – NAV CANADA has been granted associate membership in the SESAR 3 Joint Undertaking (SESAR JU), the European Union’s public-private partnership for the modernization of air traffic management, becoming the first air navigation service provider beyond Europe to join. The decision formalizes something pilots and passengers experience every day: Canada and Europe already share a sky.
NAV CANADA manages more than 18 million square kilometres of airspace, including the western half of the North Atlantic, the world’s busiest oceanic corridor and the gateway between North America and Europe. Membership gives the company a formal seat alongside Europe’s leading air navigation service providers, manufacturers, airlines, airports and research organizations, providing a direct opportunity to influence air traffic management research while unlocking access to future SESAR funding opportunities. It also extends the Digital European Sky, SESAR’s vision for modernized air traffic management, beyond Europe and deepens the interoperability that keeps traffic moving seamlessly across the Atlantic.
“Canada and Europe have shared a sky for as long as aircraft have crossed the Atlantic. Two years ago, we joined the iTEC Collaboration and now we are honoured to share the table where its future is designed,” said Mark Cooper, President and Chief Executive Officer of NAV CANADA. “Our membership in SESAR will help shape a safer, more efficient and sustainable sky for travellers around the world.”
While the membership is new; the groundwork behind it is not. NAV CANADA has secured a role in four major SESAR research projects, formalized through grant agreements signed earlier this month, with a combined contribution valued at approximately $7 million.Canada’s participation is made possible by its association with Horizon Europe, the European Union’s research and innovation programme, which it joined in 2024. The projects align directly with NAV CANADA’s Trajectory-Based Operations (TBO) program and broader airspace modernization strategy, with work set to begin in September 2026.
The Four SESAR Projects
ARTEMISA, a project of the iTEC Collaboration, of which NAV CANADA is also the first member from beyond Europe, strengthens common system development across iTEC partners and supports long-term interoperability between Canadian and European air traffic systems.
NETWORK TBO 2, led by Eurocontrol, advances Flight and Flow Information for a Collaborative Environment (FF-ICE) concepts and supports early flight trials for trajectory-based operations, in direct alignment with NAV CANADA’s TBO Phase 1 workplan.
GEESE 2, led by Airbus, extends flight trials of wake energy retrieval, in which a trailing aircraft draws on the lift of the aircraft ahead to burn less fuel and cut CO2 emissions. NAV CANADA’s contribution focuses on the regulatory, standards and procedural work required to bring the concept safely into operations.
NATICA, led by Frequentis, integrates long-range air traffic flow management, target time of arrival, arrival sequencing and operational resilience research into a single framework, with the potential to influence operational models worldwide.
“These four projects are not adjacent to our modernization program; they are part of it,” said David Sheppard, Vice President and Chief Technology and Information Officer at NAV CANADA. “Every concept we test with partners like Eurocontrol, Airbus and Frequentis, from trajectory-based operations to arrival management, feeds directly into the technology roadmap for Canadian airspace. The research flows both ways, and Canada’s operational experience flows with it.”
“This milestone rests on years of working shoulder to shoulder with partners across the North Atlantic,” said Blake Cushnie, Director, TBO Airspace and European Programs at NAV CANADA. “Our long-standing collaboration with NATS in particular helped lay the groundwork, and this membership now lets us take that work further, establishing Canada as the gateway to Europe from North America and more closely aligning operations on both sides of the ocean.”
Research for a Cleaner Sky
The projects also place NAV CANADA at the forefront of efforts to reduce aviation’s climate footprint. Some target greater efficiency, cutting fuel use and emissions, including the wake energy retrieval trials in GEESE 2. Others advance research into contrails, a major contributor to aviation’s climate impact beyond CO2, whose formation depends on precisely how and where aircraft are flown, making air navigation one of the most powerful levers to address it. With responsibility for some of the world’s busiest oceanic airspace, where major international routes converge, NAV CANADA brings Canadian expertise to research whose results will be felt across the world’s skies, not only over Canada.
Quick Facts
NAV CANADA is the first air navigation service provider beyond Europe granted associate membership in the SESAR 3 Joint Undertaking.
The membership follows NAV CANADA’s selection to four SESAR research projects: ARTEMISA, NETWORK TBO 2, GEESE 2 and NATICA, with a combined contribution valued at approximately $7 million.
NAV CANADA joins in a cohort of four new members, expanding the SESAR 3 Joint Undertaking to 59 organizations across the European aviation ecosystem.
The research spans aviation’s climate impact, from fuel-efficiency gains that reduce CO2, including the GEESE 2 wake energy retrieval trials, to work on non-CO2 effects such as contrails.
In 2024, NAV CANADA was also the first member beyond Europe to join the iTEC Collaboration, co-developing next-generation air traffic systems with seven European air navigation service providers; in June 2025, Edmonton’s Area Control Centre became the first Canadian site selected for iTEC SkyNex.
NAV CANADA manages more than 18 million square kilometres of airspace, including the western half of the North Atlantic, the world’s busiest oceanic airspace.
NAV CANADA is a private, not-for-profit company, established in 1996, providing air traffic control, airport advisory services, weather briefings and aeronautical information services for more than 18 million square kilometres of Canadian domestic and international airspace.
The Company is internationally recognized for its safety record and technology innovation.
About SESAR Joint Undertaking
The SESAR Joint Undertaking brings together the EU, Eurocontrol, and more than 50 organisations covering the entire aviation value chain, from airports, airspace users, air navigation service providers, drone operators and service providers, the manufacturing industry and the scientific community. The partnership also works closely with the regulatory and standardisation bodies, notably EASA and EUROCAE, as well as key stakeholders such as professional staff organisations, the space and military communities and global partners. www.sesarju.eu
OTTAWA, ON, June 25, 2026 /CNW/ – NAV CANADA announced today its traffic figure for the month of May 2026 as measured in weighted charging units for enroute, terminal and oceanic air navigation services, in comparison to the prior year.
In May 2026 weighted charging units were higher on average by 2.2 percent compared to the same month in 2025.
Weighted charging units represent a traffic measure that reflects the number of billable flights, aircraft size and distance flown in Canadian airspace and is the basis for movement-based service charges, which comprise the vast majority of the Company’s air traffic revenue.
About NAV CANADA
NAV CANADA is a private, not-for-profit company, established in 1996, providing air traffic control, airport advisory services, weather briefings and aeronautical information services for more than 18 million square kilometres of Canadian domestic and international airspace.
The Company is internationally recognized for its safety record, and technology innovation.
YELLOWKNIFE, NT, June 24, 2026 /CNW/ – From travelling to appointments to delivering essential goods such as food, medicine and other goods, strong northern air transportation is vital in supporting northern connectivity and sustainable communities.
Today, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Transport and the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, announced that the Government of Canada is strengthening air safety and connectivity at the Yellowknife Airport.
Through the Airports Capital Assistance Program, the federal government is providing over $1.2 million to the Yellowknife Airport for the design and installation of a Runway End Safety Area (RESA) at Runway 16 to enhance operational safety at the airport.
Canadian Aviation Regulations require airports that move over 375,000 passengers each year for two consecutive years to establish a RESA to ensure the safety of aircraft passengers and crews during airport operations.
Since the Airports Capital Assistance Program started in 1995, the Yellowknife Airport has received nearly $16 million in funding for 14 safety projects, including today’s announcement.
Quotes
“The Yellowknife Airport plays a key role in connecting the North while supporting economic activity, tourism, safety, and daily life across the Northwest Territories. This investment will help maintain safe, dependable operations so the airport can continue to meet the needs of northern Canadians.”
The Honourable Steven MacKinnon Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons
“Today’s investment will help ensure that the Yellowknife Airport remains safe, reliable, and able to serve the North effectively. For residents and travellers alike, the Yellowknife Airport is at the heart of northern travel, providing a vital link and supporting the sustainability of remote communities.”
The Honourable Rebecca Alty Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations
“Securing funding for the Runway End Safety Area (RESA) on Runway 16 is a significant investment in the safety and reliability of our airport operations. This project will enhance protection for aircraft and passengers, while strengthening our commitment to meeting the highest aviation safety standards. We appreciate the support received through the Airports Capital Assistance Program that has made this important improvement possible.”
Randy Straker Regional Airport Manager
Quick Facts
Transport Canada’s Airports Capital Assistance Program provides federal funding to help eligible airports finance capital projects and equipment that will help them maintain safety.
Eligible projects include the purchase/replacement of heavy airside mobile equipment (snow blowers, snowplows, runway sweepers, loaders and material spreaders) and aircraft rescue firefighting vehicles, associated equipment and shelters, the rehabilitation of runway, taxiway and apron pavements, airfield lighting and electrical systems, and the installation of wildlife fencing.
Since its launch in 1995, the Airports Capital Assistance Program has committed over $1.3 billion for 1,288 projects at 201 local and regional airports across the country.
