Hamilton International Airport - Page 88

thistleclub · #**1741** Posted **Dec 14, 2018, 11:57 AM**

Ancaster water tower needs new location
(Ancaster News, Kevin Werner, Dec 13)

Construction on Ancaster’s proposed $13 million water tower has been delayed after the preferred location identified by the city would actually impede aircraft using the Hamilton International Airport.

Mark Bainbridge, director of water and wastewater planning said Transport Canada had “concerns” about the water tower’s height in relation to the airport’s runway clearance area and Hamilton Airport zoning regulation...

The preferred site for the 47-metre water tower had been identified as south of Garner Road at Fiddler’s Green Road. It was one of 12 locations staff examined...

Hamilton council approved the water tower and for staff to conduct an environmental assessment in April 2017.

In March 2017 city officials provided Transport Canada with a required aeronautical assessment form. Soon after federal officials requested that a legal land survey be conducted. In June 2017, stated Julie Leroux, senior advisor of media relations with Transport Canada, the department informed the city the water tower is being proposed “in close proximity to lands affected by airport zoning regulations.”

NortheastWind · #**1742** Posted **Dec 14, 2018, 6:58 PM**

How did it even make it this far. Does the planning department not know to look at the airport zoning requirements?

TheRitsman · #**1743** Posted **Dec 14, 2018, 7:15 PM**

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Originally Posted by NortheastWind

How did it even make it this far. Does the planning department not know to look at the airport zoning requirements?

I'd vote, no, they do not.

LikeHamilton · #**1744** Posted **Dec 14, 2018, 8:44 PM**

This exclusion zone was only publicly post about a month ago by Transport Canada.

ScreamingViking · #**1745** Posted **Dec 17, 2018, 6:54 AM**

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Originally Posted by JakeLRS

YHM Facility Improvements

Over the past several weeks, the airport has gone over some pretty nice re-designing

Key Highlights
- Some Flight Information screens are now vertical to accommodate the growth in flights.
- Additional screens have been added to the baggage area
- "Repainted" walls making the facility more inviting

Other Highlights
- Security line has been re-configured again to make it less cluttery and more smooth.

Still to come?
- There seems to have been some redesigning inside the international arrivals zone, however, I can't comment on it.
- The 2nd baggage claim has yet to be re-designed however I anticipate it will be done soon.
- I also anticipate additional monitors to be installed throughout the facility (2nd baggage claim, replace existing overhanging monitors in baggage claim as well as possibly beside/above international arrival gates)

This was highlighted by the Spec last week... and on the HIA blog in November.

From the Spec story:

Some additional ones from the HIA blog photos:

thistleclub · #**1746** Posted **Dec 17, 2018, 11:41 AM**

That Amazon 2.0 bid package graphic looks conspicuously out of place.

ScreamingViking · #**1747** Posted **Dec 18, 2018, 1:38 AM**

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Originally Posted by thistleclub

That Amazon 2.0 bid package graphic looks conspicuously out of place.

"Adaptive reuse"?

It really is impressive what some paint and re-jigging can do in a utilitarian space.

YYCguys · #**1748** Posted **Dec 20, 2018, 8:10 PM**

It certainly does look much brighter and more inviting than it did a decade ago! Now they just need to add more dining options and bridges, or at least covered walkways on the tarmac to complete the transformation.

LikeHamilton · #**1749** Posted **Dec 20, 2018, 8:15 PM**

This is another airline that has stated in the past with their desire to fly from Hamilton. The tentative name for the airline was FlyToo.

Calgary, December 20, 2018 – An investor group led by Tim Morgan, today announced that it will launch a Canadian ultra-low-cost-carrier (ULCC) service in 2019, bringing affordable, low-cost air travel to millions of Canadians by this time next year.

Backed by significant financial commitments from a consortium of Canadian investors and Indigo Partners, LLC, a leading private equity firm specializing in the aviation industry, Enerjet, a licensed Canadian carrier, will be rebranded, expanded and transformed into an affordable air-travel choice for Canadian travellers. This Canadian ULCC will offer a simple, ultra-low-cost fare structure and an extensive network of destinations across Canada and into the US. Terms of the transaction, which closed today, were not disclosed.

“We believe there are millions of Canadians who would jump at the chance to have a simple, safe, and affordable alternative to the sky-high costs of air travel,” said Mr. Morgan, who will serve as Chief Executive Officer. “We are extremely pleased to have the backing of leading Canadian investors and our partners at Indigo. Together, this group has the financial capacity, experience, and operating expertise to transform Enerjet into a world-class, ultra-low-cost airline that will bring increased choice and competition to the Canadian market.”

As a co-founder, former director and former chief operating officer at WestJet, Canada’s second-largest airline, Mr. Morgan has deep expertise and experience in the Canadian aviation market and is well-respected by aviation professionals, industry partners, and regulators.

“We believe we can significantly increase the size and competitiveness of Canada’s domestic and trans-border aviation market by offering an ultra-low-cost alternative to the high cost of air travel,” said Bill Franke, Indigo’s Managing Partner. “Our goal is to be in the market by this time next year to help more Canadians visit family and friends over the holidays and for years to come.”

About Enerjet
Enerjet is a licensed Canadian charter airline based in Calgary that commenced operations with Boeing 737 Next Generation aircraft in November of 2008.

About the Investor Group
The investor group is led by a consortium of established Canadian investors. In addition to Tim Morgan, the consortium includes TorQuest Partners, one of Canada’s leading mid-market private equity firms, Claridge Inc. and Stephenson Management Inc.

About Indigo
Indigo is the world’s leading investor in ULCC’s with a successful track record as the lead investor in Tiger Airways, based in Singapore, and Spirit Airlines, based in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Indigo also maintains lead investments in Wizz Air Holdings, Plc, a ULCC with multiple bases in Central and Eastern Europe; Frontier Airlines, a ULCC based in Denver; Volaris Airlines, a ULCC based in Mexico City; and JetSMART, a ULCC based in Chile. Indigo is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.

King&James · #**1750** Posted **Dec 20, 2018, 8:16 PM**

Enerjet relaunching as new ultra-low-cost airline in 2019

https://www.bnn.ca/1.1186553Enerjet relaunching as new ultra-low-cost airline in 2019

https://www.bnn.ca/1.1186553

Could this be another heading to YHM?

YYCguys · #**1751** Posted **Dec 21, 2018, 3:48 PM**

Chances are good that Enerjet (or whatever it is renamed) will try to go head to head with Swoop.

LikeHamilton · #**1752** Posted **Dec 25, 2018, 3:09 PM**

Hamilton Airport YHM

@flyyhm

Allow yourself extra time to park. @flyyhm parking lot is nearing capacity with limited spaces remaining. Consider @hsr or one our cab partners or shuttle services as an alternative. Additional spots will be available once the lot is full via our overflow parking lot and shuttle.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DvNUpLgV4AAlwm2.jpg

LikeHamilton · #**1753** Posted **Jan 3, 2019, 5:11 AM**

KF Aerospace stated on a twitter posting that they are going to be making a major expantion at Hamilton International Airport this year.

"With a major facility expansion in store, this year we're helping you take off like never before. Here's to an incredible 2019!"

"The expansion will take place at our Hamilton YHM base. More details are coming soon, stay tuned!"

NortheastWind · #**1754** Posted **Jan 3, 2019, 5:19 PM**

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Originally Posted by LikeHamilton

KF Aerospace started on a twitter posting that they are going to be making a major expantion at Hamilton International Airport this year.

"With a major facility expansion in store, this year we're helping you take off like never before. Here's to an incredible 2019!"

"The expansion will take place at our Hamilton YHM base. More details are coming soon, stay tuned!"

It's good to see that Kelowna Flightcraft is doing well despite losing the Purolator contract a few years ago.

JakeLRS · #**1755** Posted **Jan 3, 2019, 11:22 PM**

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Originally Posted by LikeHamilton

KF Aerospace stated on a twitter posting that they are going to be making a major expantion at Hamilton International Airport this year.

"With a major facility expansion in store, this year we're helping you take off like never before. Here's to an incredible 2019!"

"The expansion will take place at our Hamilton YHM base. More details are coming soon, stay tuned!"

This is the word floating around right now.

KFaero will be building a new hanger capable of handling 787 aircraft (or two 737M aircraft). A rumour suggest that kfaero landed a 787 Maintenance contract with WestJet hense the expansion.

Furthermore, KF will also be helping to build a new Mohawk building at the airport for all aviation programs (Maintenance, Structures, and Avionics*). This will greatly decrease travel time for students (they have to travel to 3 campuses). KF is trying to get as many Mohawk apprentices since there is a growing demand and not enough people joining the field.

I believe the building/hangar will be completed by spring/summer 2020. This lands perfectly with when YYZ will likely begin WestJet 787 flights and the avionics program is scheduled to start at Mohawk.

urban_planner · #**1756** Posted **Jan 4, 2019, 10:10 AM**

Westjet is getting there first 787 in like a month. with flight to begin shortly afterward.

YYCguys · #**1757** Posted **Jan 4, 2019, 10:49 AM**

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Originally Posted by JakeLRS

I believe the building/hangar will be completed by spring/summer 2020. This lands perfectly with when YYZ will likely begin WestJet 787 flights and the avionics program is scheduled to start at Mohawk.

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Originally Posted by urban_planner

Westjet is getting there first 787 in like a month. with flight to begin shortly afterward.

Indeed, WestJet takes delivery of its first 787 this month, but YYC based routes will take place later this year (YYC-YYZ proving flights followed by YYC-DUB/CDG/LGW). I’ve not heard when YYZ based routes will begin.

DDP · #**1758** Posted **Jan 8, 2019, 3:30 PM**

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Originally Posted by YYCguys

Indeed, WestJet takes delivery of its first 787 this month, but YYC based routes will take place later this year (YYC-YYZ proving flights followed by YYC-DUB/CDG/LGW). I’ve not heard when YYZ based routes will begin.

Westjet already does maintenance in YYZ, why would they use YHM for maintenance if the plane is based out of YYZ?

Wouldn't this be a Swoop maintenance base?

LikeHamilton · #**1759** Posted **Jan 8, 2019, 5:35 PM**

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Originally Posted by DDP

Westjet already does maintenance in YYZ, why would they use YHM for maintenance if the plane is based out of YYZ?

Wouldn't this be a Swoop maintenance base?

WestJet jet aircraft are at KF Aerospace all the time. So is Sunwing and at times Air Canada B-777's and Rouge aircraft.

NortheastWind · #**1760** Posted **Jan 8, 2019, 9:46 PM**

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Originally Posted by DDP

Westjet already does maintenance in YYZ, why would they use YHM for maintenance if the plane is based out of YYZ?

Wouldn't this be a Swoop maintenance base?

It all comes down to cost. The landing fees are much cheaper at YHM than YYZ and KF can likely do the maintenance cheaper because their lease is likely a lot less than for companies at YYZ.