By Thomas Doucet

Airport Funding

YXS receives millions in federal funding

Jul 20, 2022 | 10:24 AM

PRINCE GEORGE—The Prince George Regional airport is set to receive just over $1.7 million from Transport Canada’s Airport Relief Fund.

The Minister of Transport Omar Alghabra was in town to make the announcement. The airport is also set to receive $1.4 million to purchase equipment for runway maintenance.

This funding comes on the tail of $1.4 million that was given last year so YXS could purchase an aircraft rescue firefighting vehicle and a runway ice sweeper.

“As we move forward with the safe and gradual return of air travel, it is our government’s priority to ensure a vibrant and competitive Canadian air sector that keeps travelers and workers safe. These critical investments will allow the Prince George Airport to have the infrastructure and tools needed to help re-invigorate the aviation industry in the communities it serves, and allow Canadians to feel safe and secure when they travel, “ said Omar Alghabra, Minister of Transport.

Money from this round of funding will be used to continue providing essential air services and to purchase a 4×4 snowplow and a wet/dry material spreader.

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