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These aircraft are much more substantial than the current Q400's operating out of Billy Bishop airport - bigger, jet powered with longer range that would potentially open up the DT airport to many more markets. Having said that, it will require political approval at the municipal level and mods to the airport including runway extension.
So - good thing or bad for our city? I'm thinking if there is a demand for this type of service that it'll be great for the economy and the city......
Great! Due to complete lack of response my fellow citizens are all for this expansion and agree it is a great thing for the economic prosperity of not only our city - but our country (Bombardier)... Now lets start building Billy Bishop to get ready for these bad boys!
better airport access for downtowners
more jobs downtown
boost to tourism (easy to fly into)
more tax revenue
more competition on air fare
good for Bombardier
Honestly I can't think of one negative thing about the expansion.
And I love Porter.
I totally agree - I also think it will be a boon for business travel as well..
This one is going to be rocky though - the NIMBY's will be out in FULL force! Some Councillors are already having fits of rage and acting like loons..
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Definitely GREAT news. it means
better airport access for downtowners
more jobs downtown
boost to tourism (easy to fly into)
more tax revenue
more competition on air fare
good for Bombardier
Honestly I can't think of one negative thing about the expansion.
And I love Porter.
Well after City Council they may need a job so best support the flippin airport expansion and the spinoff benefits it represents lol, otherwise, they may have to move to TB to find a job...
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yeah, some wise city council is already claiming Porter is "paving" Lake Ontario and the water quality will be affected.
I am so sick of NIMBYs who are against anything. Why don't they just move to Thunder Bay where nothing ever changes?
Those "C" series might even be quieter than the turbos they're replacing. Stupid people.
I want to rant about Pearson now. I harken back to the day's when the first gravel was being crushed and laid for that airport and there was absolutely nothing around that area then.
So what do we have today? An international airport that basically shuts down every night because stupid people bought houses beside an airport then demanded the thing be quiet. Cripes!
Great point! I'm sure we have lost traffic due to nightime restrictions and this has harmed our economy- particularly Cargo Ops that typically operate during that time.. Hey Hamilton has reaped the rewards
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Those "C" series might even be quieter than the turbos they're replacing. Stupid people.
I want to rant about Pearson now. I harken back to the day's when the first gravel was being crushed and laid for that airport and there was absolutely nothing around that area then.
So what do we have today? An international airport that basically shuts down every night because stupid people bought houses beside an airport then demanded the thing be quiet. Cripes!
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