This report was given to city Council by Derek Burchill, member of the Report to City Council. the report is positive, and MO))) hears that the airport is getting new inquiries all the time.
I am pleased to provide an update on activities at the Miramichi Airport.
Our long term tenants:
Upcoming Events:
First Air Show in 14 years scheduled for Sept 2013. This show is now on a Maritime province rotation.
2012 is shaping up to be an exciting year at the “New Miramichi Airport” with construction on the runway expected to start this spring. We have had the runway inspected by Engineers and has been given a rating of 12 which means that we will be able to handle any aircraft up to and including 747-400 cargo freighters.
The work to be done on the runway consists of crack filling and painting. No paving is required.
The airport will also be adding a GPS landing system which will eliminate many of the time and fuel consuming maneuvers that airlines experience during landings. Additionally the GPS can enable the addition of vertical guidance which will give us a competitive advantage in attracting new business as a diversion station for commercial Airlines.
We are presently in talks with a cargo charter airline to ship supplies from Miramichi to the mining destinations in Northern Canada, which would entail building cargo pallets and containers for shipping via Air.
Terrance Cooper has been busy lining up NB suppliers and customers in the Middle and far East and working with Cargo Airlines to ship from Miramichi, once the 10000 foot runway is opened, which we expect to be by mid summer.
The estimated cost for new lighting, the GPS system and repairs to the runway is about $1,500,000. Most of which is already secured from the City and NB Government.
I should also note that a new charter service with 2 planes is looking to move to Miramichi due to our central location and favorable weather conditions.
I want to acknowledge our Airport Manager Dale Mattinson and Staff for continually thinking outside the box and developing business with service that is second to none.
Derek Burchill
City of Miramichi Rep
Airport Commission