Signatories from across Toronto, Ontario, and Canada underscore airport's role in driving
travel and economic growth, supporting medical access, and
connecting communities.
TORONTO, July 23,
2024 /CNW/ - More than 45 leaders from
industries including travel and tourism, aviation, business,
healthcare, manufacturing, the arts, retail and education have
signed an open letter to advocate for Billy Bishop Toronto City
Airport's sustained operation and development.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport generates $2.1 billion in annual economic output, is the
ninth-busiest airport in Canada,
the fifth-busiest Canada-US air crossing, offers 20 direct flights
and more than 100 connections, and is supported by an overwhelming
majority of Torontonians by virtue of the quick, convenient
connectivity it provides.
To read the open letter, visit
www.itsmyairport.ca/stakeholder-support.
About Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport
(YTZ)
Offering service to more than 20 cities in
Canada and the U.S., with
connection opportunities to more than 100 international
destinations via our airlines' networks, Billy Bishop Toronto City
Airport is an important international gateway that will offer US
Preclearance in 2025. The airport is a key driver to Toronto's economy, generating more than
$2.1 billion in total economic output
and supporting 4,450 jobs, including 2,080 directly associated with
the airport's operations. Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has
served its community for 85 years from its iconic location on the
Toronto waterfront, where it
facilitates healthcare for Ontarians by providing a base for
medevac services connected to local hospitals. Billy Bishop Toronto
City Airport is committed to achieving its vision of cleaner,
greener and quieter operations, and is renowned for its unique
travel experience, efficiency, and customer service, having won a
host of passenger-driven and environmental achievement awards.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is owned and operated by
PortsToronto.
About PortsToronto
For more than 100 years PortsToronto has worked with its partners
at the federal, provincial and municipal levels to enhance the
economic growth of the City of
Toronto and the Greater Toronto
Area. PortsToronto owns and operates Billy Bishop Toronto
City Airport, which welcomed approximately 2.8 million passengers
in 2019; the Outer Harbour Marina, one of Canada's largest freshwater marinas; and,
Marine Terminal 52, which provides transportation, distribution,
storage and container services to businesses at the Port of
Toronto. PortsToronto is committed
to fostering strong, healthy and sustainable communities and has
invested more than $14 million since
2009 in charitable initiatives and environmental programs that
benefit communities along Toronto's waterfront and beyond. PortsToronto
operates in accordance with the Canada Marine Act and is guided by
a nine-member board with representation from all three levels of
government.
About Nieuport Aviation
Nieuport Aviation is the owner and operator of the passenger
terminal at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. Backed by Canadian
and international pension funds and supported by significant
international expertise in managing aviation operations, we are
committed to world-class customer service for the millions of
customers using the airport. In addition to managing the passenger
terminal, Nieuport Aviation offers passengers a free bus shuttle
service between the airport and downtown Toronto, helping to provide a seamless travel
experience. For more information, please
visit www.nieuport.com. Since acquiring the airport terminal,
Nieuport has invested $60 million in
upgrades, recently opening the Aspire Business Lounge for Canadian
travellers. Nieuport is further investing in the development of the
US Customs pre-clearance facility, to be opened in 2025.
SOURCE Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and Nieuport
Aviation