ShonTron
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Wow, look at the news I missed (still on vacation on the other side of the pond)
I don't necessarily oppose the idea of small C-Series jets at YTZ. It seems to be a logical evolution at Toronto City Centre Airport (don't call it Billy Bishop unless we're talking Owen Sound, folks).
But I am disturbed at the Toronto Port Authority's cozy relationship with Porter. Lisa Raitt, the current minister of "Labour" was the previous head of the TPA, which of course kicked Air Canada out at the beginning. The TPA is a rogue agency, not at all accountable to the public. I also would like to know more about how much extra fill will be added for extended runways, and the changes in approaches that could significantly change noise profiles in the area.
I'm slightly surprised as I figured that Porter was pleased with their current business model of using low-expense Q400s and serving short haul destinations. Since it's an airline, I am also skeptical of any major expansion plan or change in focus being successful. Huh.
I don't necessarily oppose the idea of small C-Series jets at YTZ. It seems to be a logical evolution at Toronto City Centre Airport (don't call it Billy Bishop unless we're talking Owen Sound, folks).
But I am disturbed at the Toronto Port Authority's cozy relationship with Porter. Lisa Raitt, the current minister of "Labour" was the previous head of the TPA, which of course kicked Air Canada out at the beginning. The TPA is a rogue agency, not at all accountable to the public. I also would like to know more about how much extra fill will be added for extended runways, and the changes in approaches that could significantly change noise profiles in the area.
I'm slightly surprised as I figured that Porter was pleased with their current business model of using low-expense Q400s and serving short haul destinations. Since it's an airline, I am also skeptical of any major expansion plan or change in focus being successful. Huh.