Region of Waterloo International Airport | 106,321 Passengers (2009)

[UrbanWaterloo]

Recent News:

http://www.waterlooairport.ca/en/air...ingReturns.asp
For Immediate Release August 11, 2009
Sunwing returns to the Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)

Waterloo Region - The Region of Waterloo International Airport is proud to announce the return of Sunwing Vacations, which will provide weekly non-stop service to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic aboard their Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Rated one of the fastest-growing companies in the country by Profit Magazine for the fourth consecutive year, Sunwing is 100 per cent Canadian owned and operated.

With Sunwing Airline's Elite in-flight service your ticket price includes amenities such as a complimentary bon voyage glass of champagne, a choice of hot meals served with wine, in-flight entertainment and comfortable leather seating throughout the aircraft. In Punta Cana, vacationers will have a choice of 29 all-inclusive resorts with Sunwing Vacations.

"We're delighted to be offering flights out of Kitchener this winter, and area travel agents are telling us they think Punta Cana, with its famous beaches, will be a big hit," says Daryl McWilliams, Vice President Sales and Marketing for Sunwing. "Plus we're looking forward to welcoming area residents on board to experience our 'more frills' Elite in-flight service."

Following are the schedule details for the Kitchener-Waterloo winter program:

Kitchener/Waterloo (YKF) to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (PUJ)

• Wednesday: Depart 4:45 p.m. / Arrive 8:45 p.m. Local Time

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (PUJ) to Kitchener/Waterloo (YKF)

• Wednesday: Depart 12:10 p.m. / Arrive 3:35 p.m. Local Time

http://www.waterlooairport.ca/en/air...aseService.asp
For Immediate Release September 4, 2009
Bearskin Airlines adds additional flights to Ottawa from the Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)

Waterloo Region - To celebrate the 2nd Anniversary of Bearskin Airlines' Ottawa service, the airline will increase service from three flights to four flights each business day. Sunday service will also be increased from one flight to two flights. In addition to the extra frequency, flight times have been enhanced to better meet customer preferences and facilitate improved connections to Northeastern Ontario via Ottawa and improve reliability.

"It is great to see Bearskin Airlines' Ottawa air service enhanced," said Ken Seiling, Regional Chair. "The increased frequency will provide greater convenience for our community and save precious travel time by providing a local alternative for air travellers."

The high frequency service offered by the Airline and participation in the Aeroplan Frequent Flyer Program are geared to serving the business community who commute regularly between Waterloo Region and Ottawa. Effective September 28, 2009, Bearskin will provide a 6:15 p.m. departure out of each market, extending the work day to better suit the needs of Bearskin's frequent flyers.

"Our customers have been asking us for more flight options between Waterloo and Ottawa, especially more choices in the evening and an earlier morning departure from Ottawa," said Ron Hell, Director of Marketing & Sales for Bearskin Airlines. "We're certain that these schedule enhancements will dramatically increase the value of our service to the business community."

Following are the schedule details of Bearskin's enhanced non-stop service:

Kitchener/Waterloo (YKF) to Ottawa (YOW)

• Monday to Friday - Dep. 7:20 a.m. / Arr. 8:30 a.m.
• Monday to Saturday - Dep. 10:15 a.m. / Arr. 11:25 a.m.
• Sunday to Friday - Dep. 4:30 p.m. / Arr. 5:40 p.m.
• Sunday to Friday - Dep. 6:15 p.m. / Arr. 7:25 p.m.

Ottawa (YOW) to Kitchener/Waterloo (YKF)

• Monday to Friday - Dep. 7:20 a.m. / Arr. 8:30 a.m.
• Monday to Saturday - Dep. 10:30 a.m. / Arr. 11:40 a.m.
• Sunday to Friday - Dep. 4:30 p.m. / Arr. 5:40 p.m.
• Sunday to Friday - Dep. 6:15 p.m. / Arr. 7:25 p.m.

http://www.waterlooairport.ca/en/air...artnership.asp
For Immediate Release October 26, 2009

CANADA—ONTARIO PARTNERSHIP CREATES JOBS, STIMULATES ECONOMY IN WATERLOO REGION

BRESLAU, ONTARIO - Residents of The Regional Municipality of Waterloo will benefit from federal and provincial infrastructure funding to construct a new combined Airport/Fleet Maintenance and Fire Hall Services Facility, announced today by Harold Albrecht, MP for Kitchener-Conestoga and Leeanna Pendergast, MPP for Kitchener-Conestoga. The governments of Canada and Ontario will each invest up to $2,366,666.67 million in the project.

"Under the leadership of Prime Minister Stephen Harper, our Government is getting shovels in the ground here in Waterloo Region and getting the economy moving as part of Canada's Economic Action Plan," said MP Albrecht. "We are helping to create jobs today by investing in the new Airport/Fleet Maintenance and Fire Hall Services Facility. This announcement builds on the projects we have announced across the region, including needed new buildings at our post-secondary institutions, and road and bridge renewal. The common element is that these projects were identified by our local partners as their priorities."

"Under the strong leadership of Premier Dalton McGuinty, Ontario is making historical infrastructure investments across the province and we have been since 2003," said Leeanna Pendergast, MPP for Kitchener-Conestoga. "Investing in this project will create jobs now and help stimulate our local economy. Over the longer term we are also working hard to create a competitive advantage that attracts business and strengthens Ontario's economy."

Regional Chair Ken Seilling was happy to see the improvements to the airport moving forward, saying that, "We are pleased that the Federal and Provincial Governments are partnering with us to improve facilities at our Airport, an important part of our economic infrastructure."

The new facility will meet precision approach landing regulations, and accommodate on-site emergency vehicles. Ridership at the airport continues to grow. These investments will ensure it has the infrastructure necessary for continued safe, predictable operations.

Federal and provincial funding for this project will come from the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund which provides funding to provincial, territorial and municipal construction-ready infrastructure rehabilitation projects that will be built during the 2009 and 2010 construction seasons.

The Governments of Canada and Ontario are investing close to $11 billion in joint funding for more than 2,600 projects through such programs as the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund, Building Canada Fund - Communities Component and Major Infrastructure Component, Knowledge Infrastructure Program and RINC/Ontario REC. These historical investments will help support job creation and strengthen Ontario's economy.

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http://www.waterlooairport.ca/en/air...oVancouver.asp
For Immediate Release December 17, 2009
WestJet adds Vancouver non-stop daily service from the Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)

Waterloo Region - As part of an enhanced summer schedule WestJet, Canada's leading low cost airline announced yesterday that they will launch seasonal non-stop daily service to Vancouver from the Region of Waterloo International Airport starting June 27, 2010.

The addition of the Vancouver flight will provide guest's travelling from Waterloo Region with the option to connect on to a number of destinations in the United States including Las Vegas, San Francisco, Los Angeles and even Honolulu.

WestJet launched non-stop daily service to Calgary from Waterloo Region in May 2007 providing connections through their hub in Calgary to a number of Western Canadian destinations including Vancouver, Edmonton, Victoria, Abbotsford, Kelowna, Regina and Saskatoon.

"Vancouver non-stop service is a welcome addition and the morning departure time compliments our evening Calgary service and opens up connections to a number of destinations previously unavailable from our Airport," said Ken Seiling, Regional Chair.

"Passengers can now travel non-stop to 3 major Canadian cities from the Region, saving a lot of time and expense driving to other airports," said Chris Wood, Airport General Manager. "We look forward to further increasing the options available to local residents in the coming months."

"Thanks to strong community support for our Calgary service we are proud to announce the addition of service to Vancouver from the Region of Waterloo International Airport as part of our enhanced summer schedule," said Hugh Dunleavy, WestJet's Executive Vice-President, Strategy and Planning. "We're very pleased to offer the people of Waterloo Region the chance to enjoy some time on the Lower Mainland at an affordable price with a great schedule and daily non-stop service."

The schedule details of WestJet's new seasonal non-stop service from Kitchener-Waterloo to Vancouver, effective June 27, 2010, are as follows:

Kitchener-Waterloo to Vancouver (daily) - Introductory fares starting at $189 (taxes and surcharges extra)

Flight - Departure - Arrival

• From Kitchener-Waterloo - 7:00 a.m. - 8:59 a.m.
• From Vancouver - 4:30 p.m. - 11:42 p.m.

The schedule details of WestJet's year round non-stop service from Kitchener-Waterloo to Calgary are as follows:

Kitchener-Waterloo to Calgary (daily)

Flight - Departure - Arrival

• From Kitchener-Waterloo - 6:25 p.m. - 8:31 p.m.
• From Calgary - 12:15 p.m. - 5:47 p.m.

More detailed information about WestJet's enhanced summer schedule and low introductory fares is available at www.westjet.com. Seats are available for sale immediately and can be booked online at www.westjet.com or through travel agents.

WestJet is Canada's preferred airline, offering scheduled service throughout its 67-city North American and Caribbean network. Named one of Canada's most admired corporate cultures in 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008; WestJet pioneered low-cost flying in Canada. WestJet offers increased legroom, leather seats and live seatback television provided by Bell TV on its modern fleet of 85 Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft.

Take the hassle out of your next flight and choose your local alternative! The Region of Waterloo International Airport is easy to navigate with modern amenities including free high-speed wireless internet, low cost parking, gourmet food concession operated by Edelweiss and complimentary baggage carts. No traffic jams or lost vehicles, just convenient and friendly air service.

Details of the WestJet agreement are subject to approval by Regional Council and will be reviewed at the January 5, 2010 meeting.

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[UrbanWaterloo]

Airport manager has loft goals for facility
January 31, 2010
By Frances Barrick, Record staff
http://news.therecord.com/News/Local/article/665403

Chris Wood has soaring goals for the Waterloo Regional International Airport.

As the new airport manager, he wants the Breslau facility to become a hub of activity for passengers.

“My goal is to have to rebuild this terminal and make it bigger” because it is so busy, the Brantford native said in a recent interview.

Since Woods took over the job in September, he has persuaded WestJet to add a daily flight to Vancouver starting June 27 and he’s negotiating with eight other airline carriers to provide service from Waterloo Region to parts of North America.

But growth comes at a cost, and in this case it is the provision of firefighting services at the airport.

Last year, the airport handled 106,406 passengers with its WestJet daily service to Calgary, Bearskin Airlines daily flights to Ottawa, and more recently, weekly flights to Dominican Republic through vacation company Sunwing.

The daily flights to Vancouver could add 40,000 passengers a year, bringing the total number of passengers closer to 180,000, the number at which the federal government mandates that an airport must have an in-house, full-time fire department, said Wood, 37.

Currently, the airport contracts a private firefighting service to be on hand when large airplanes use the facility. The airport has its own firefighting equipment, he said.

The airport is located in Woolwich Township, but Wood said the township’s volunteer fire departments are not willing to provide full-time fire service at the airport.

A report on airport fire services is slated to be before regional council this month, listing options ranging from continuing to use a private fire service to developing a fire department at the airport, he said.

“It is difficult to attract airlines here when you don’t have an on-site fire department,” Wood said.

“My wish would be to have a full-time fire service here,” he said. “But I know it is a contentious issue.”

He said it does not give him a “warm and fuzzy feeling” knowing it could take up to 20 minutes for the closest fire department to respond if a small plane crashes.

In Sudbury, that municipal airport decided to train their maintenance staff to be firefighters when that facility reached 180,000 passengers, Wood said. That option could also be considered here, he said.

Ironically, his first job in the aviation industry was at the Breslau airport.

Wood was a 23-year-old airport-management student at Georgian College in Barrie when he spent a co-op placement at the Waterloo-Wellington Flying Club. He also learned to fly and flew his first solo flight here.

“I feel pretty proud that I am able to come back,” he said.

Another co-op position was at the Victoria airport where an employee took him under his wing and taught him everything about running an airport, lessons that have stayed with him today.

In May 1997, Wood got a job with Greater Toronto Airports Authority which operates Pearson International Airport. He oversaw emergency services at the Toronto airport.

Six years later, he helped oversee the building of Terminal 1 at Pearson, a project that was so successful, that Wood became part of a consulting team that assisted in the development of similar projects at Heathrow Airport in England, Dubai Department of Civil Aviation and at JFK International Airport in New York City.

Then the recession hit in 2008, and the consulting work dried up. Wood decided to look for another job.

He was offered work at a number of airports, but it meant moving across Canada and he wanted to be close to his family in Brantford.

The job as airport manager here was perfect, said Wood, a father of two young children who is moving to Ayr this month. The position pays $90,217 to $112,767 a year.

“I am thrilled,” Wood said. “I really have my dream job.”

One of his first tasks, he said, was launching an advertising campaign to educate local residents about the airport.

“The biggest issue I was facing is that people don’t know this place exists, and if they do know it exists, they don’t know they could fly out of here,” he said.

Wood said this growing region is ripe for carriers to offer flights here.

“My job is to make sure the airlines know this airport exists and what potential is here for their businesses,” he said.

Regional council recently approved financial incentives for airlines to come here. “The idea is for them (airlines) not to lose money,” Wood said.

Another untapped market is vacation charters, he said.

“The airport can only go up.”

[Spokes]

Great to see this guy has a vision greatness for the airport. Can't wait to see how things develop and grow.

[Spokes]

Am I the only one that thinks a flight to Montreal would be quite successful out of YKF?

[plam]

Am I the only one that thinks a flight to Montreal would be quite successful out of YKF?

I go to Montreal all the time, and there isn't really any good way of going there. Either if the train to Toronto was better or if there was a plane, I'd be much happier.

I don't know how big the market would actually be though.

[Spokes]

I'd really like to see a flight offered by WestJet from Kitchener to Ottawa. Bearskin flys this but their prices aren't great. Westjet flys Toronto to Ottawa for 166, Bearskin YKF to ottawa is like 350.

[plam]

I'd really like to see a flight offered by WestJet from Kitchener to Ottawa. Bearskin flys this but their prices aren't great. Westjet flys Toronto to Ottawa for 166, Bearskin YKF to ottawa is like 350.

I'm pretty sure that $166 is a loss-leader price that they can afford to offer due to volume and competition with AC. WestJet's normal price is more like $350. It's not clear to me that YKF-YOW would have the volume to have such prices.

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SUBJECT: AIRPORT FEE STRUCTURE REVIEW
Report: E-10-018 http://region.waterloo.on.ca/web/reg...df?openelement
REGION OF WATERLOO TRANSPORATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Transportation
TO: Chair Jim Wideman and Members of the Planning and Works Committee
DATE: February 16, 2010

RECOMMENDATION:

THAT the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the revised schedule fees and supplemental charges at the Region of Waterloo International Airport (ROWIA) as per Appendix A of Report E-10-018 dated February 16, 2010, effective April 1, 2010.

AND THAT the notice of the intent to amend the Region’s Fees and Charges (By-law 10-001 as amended) as set out in Report E-10-018 dated February 16, 2010, be published in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Act.

SUMMARY:

The last major review of the complete fee structure at the Region of Waterloo International Airport was completed in 2003. Regional Airport staff have completed a review of the fee structure and is recommending a revised schedule of fees as noted in Appendix A.


Planning and Works Committee - February 16, 2010 Minutes
http://region.waterloo.on.ca/web/reg...0!OpenDocument

c) E-10-018 Airport Fee Structure Review

John Hammer, Director, Transportation indicated to Committee that the review was not part of the budget process because the review was not started until late 2009 and staff was unsure of what the review was going to show. J. Hammer did highlight that there will be a loss of revenue in part of the landing fees but there will be revenue in additional fees that have been added.

Committee members discussed the low cost of parking at the airport and appreciated having no fee for ½ hour parking.

Committee members also inquired about vendors applying to have a liquor license. Staff indicated they were not aware of any vendors applying for liquor licenses only for special events, but would look into this.

MOVED by B. Strauss
SECONDED by K. Seiling

THAT the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the revised schedule fees and supplemental charges at the Region of Waterloo International Airport (ROWIA) as per Appendix A of Report E-10-018 dated February 16, 2010, effective April 1, 2010.

AND THAT the notice of the intent to amend the Region’s Fees and Charges (By-law 10-001 as amended) as set out in Report E-10-018 dated February 16, 2010, be published in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Act.

CARRIED

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GREAT LAKES HELICOPTER CORP.
12 - 4881 Fountain St. N.,
Region of Waterloo International Airport
Breslau, Ontario, Canada N0B 1M0
Telephone: (519) 648-3732

Conestoga College and Great Lakes Helicopter announceHelicopter Pilot Training Program
For Immediate Release April 6, 2010
http://www.waterlooairport.ca/en/air...ogaCollege.asp

Conestoga College will be expanding its Aviation program to include pilot training on helicopters. Starting this September, aviation students who want to acquire both a commercial pilot's licence and receive a College diploma can enrol in this joint program. It is being conducted through a partnership arrangement between Conestoga College and Great Lakes Helicopter, which operates out of the Region of Waterloo International Airport.

A similar and very successful partnership arrangement has existed between Conestoga College and the Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre (WWFC) since 1996. Graduates of this program receive their Ontario College Diploma for the General Arts and Science Aviation program and their commercial pilot training leading to a Transport Canada pilot's licence through WWFC. Under this new arrangement, students will now be able to enrol in the same program at Conestoga College, but will now have the option of completing their Commercial pilot licence training through either WWFC on fixed wing aircraft or through Great Lakes Helicopter on helicopters.

"Great Lakes Helicopter is delighted to be working with Conestoga College and the Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre in this joint venture," said Bill Leyburne, President. "The addition of this program thru the hard work and professionalism of the parties involved will establish the Region of Waterloo Airport as one of the pre-eminent pilot training centres in the country."
Great Lakes Helicopter is a Transport Canada approved, Private Career College Flight Training School and Charter operation based at the Region of Waterloo International Airport.

Nick Booth, CFI and our staff of reliable professionals has helped Great Lakes Helicopter flourish into a successful helicopter flight training operation. We pride ourselves on our safe, professional staff and well maintained helicopters.

Currently, we offer a fleet that consists of three Robinson R22's, two Robinson R44's and Bell 206 Jet Ranger helicopter, which allow us to perform a wide variety of operations to suit most people's needs.

Official signing ceremony to be held today, Tuesday, April 6, 11:00 a.m.

For more information, please contact:
Jo Anne Leyburne, General Manager, Great Lakes Helicopter
joanne@greatlakeshelicopter.ca or 519-648-3732

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SUBJECT: REGION OF WATERLOO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT – COMBINED SERVICES FACILITY SITE DEVELOPMENT WORKS
REGION OF WATERLOO FINANCE DEPARTMENT: Procurement & Supply Services Division
TO: Regional Chair Ken Seiling and Members of Regional Council
DATE: April 14, 2010
Report: F-10-032

RECOMMENDATION:
THAT the Regional Municipality of Waterloo authorize staff to extend the agreement with E & E Seegmiller based on unit rates in Tender T2010-009, by an upset limit of $1,000,000 plus all applicable taxes and disbursements, for the site development work for the Airport Combined Services Facility.

REPORT:
The Airport Combined Services Facility planning and design is progressing quickly to meet the funding requirements of the Infrastructure Stimulus Funding (ISF) deadline of March 31, 2011. It is expected that design will be completed in April 2010 with construction commencing in June. MMM Group, as consultant for both the Airport Combined Services Facility and the Reconstruction of Taxiway Charlie, Apron I, Drainage improvements and Runway 08 Simple Approach Lighting System, has recommended an extension of contract T2010-009 to E & E Seegmiller due to the competitive rates that were quoted, to advance the site development and servicing work for this project. T2010-009 was awarded by Council on March 24, 2010, Report F-10-019. The March 24th tender awarded the contract to the low bidder (6 bids received) and this component of the project was 18% under budget. The additional work would be paid from the Airport Combined Services Facility project.

The Regional Municipality of Waterloo Purchasing By-law supports the extension of an existing or previous contract where it proves more cost effective or beneficial for the Region, as noted in Part VII-Purchase by Negotiation, Section 21(g).

The extension of the contract advances the beginning of construction, helping to meet the aggressive timelines of this ISF project. The tendered unit rates are less than currently estimated for the work by the Cost Consultant and have been deemed competitive through the tendering process. The contractor will already be on-site and therefore would preclude paying separate startup and mobilization costs. The original estimate for this component of the project was $1.25 million; however, based on anticipated savings, the requested extension is for up to $1.0 million plus applicable taxes and disbursements.

CORPORATE STRATEGIC PLAN:
The Airport Combined Services Facility project supports the Corporate Strategic Plan Focus Area 5 - Infrastructure by “providing high quality infrastructure and asset management to meet current needs and future growth.”

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The Airport Combined Services Facility project has a $9,090,692 approved budget of which two-thirds is funded through the Infrastructure Stimulus Funding program ($6,090,692) and one-third by debenturing financing ($3,000,000). The $1,000,000 component of this project is well within the $1,250,000 original component budget.

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WestJet One Day Sale!
http://www.region.waterloo.on.ca/web...0?OpenDocument



Bearskin: Beat The HST Sale
http://www.waterlooairport.ca/en/

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Tickets NOW on sale for the Waterloo Aviation Expo & Air Show
Father's Day weekend ‐ June 19 & 20, 2010
Canadian Forces Snowbirds highlight aerial line‐up
http://www.waterlooairshow.ca/media_2010_2.pdf

Waterloo ‐‐ May 10, 2010 ‐‐ Tickets for this summer's incredible aerial display, The Waterloo Aviation Expo & Air Show, taking place Father's Day weekend, June 19th and 20th, are now on sale at www.waterlooairshow.ca.
The Canadian Forces Snowbirds will headline this spectacular two‐day event that will combine aerial and ground displays that will entertain, educate and inspire anyone who enjoys the thrill and power of flight. Mix in military power featuring modern jets, esteemed warbirds, incredible daredevil aerobatics, and top it off with a plane landing on a speeding motorhome ‐ and you have one of this summer's best reasons to head to the Waterloo International Airport!
Other highlights will include the B‐17 "Memphis Belle" Flying Fortress ‐‐ the formidable WWII bomber; a Navy Corsair ‐‐ representing the Canadian Navy's 100th anniversary in 2010; a Russian MiG‐15, a 1960s L‐29 Delfin military jet trainer and the much‐admired historic Harvards and Tiger Moths.
Come out early because the tarmac will be covered with static display ‐‐ additional aircraft that don't fly in the show, but allow people to see them up close, photograph them, talk to the pilots and crew, and sometimes climb aboard.
Highlighting the static display will be the Silver Dart ‐‐ a replica of the original Silver Dart that flew into history books 101 years ago as the first flying aircraft in Canada. This replica aircraft travelled across the country last year commemorating the 100th anniversary of powered flight in 2009.
All this, in addition to aviation displays and exhibits allowing the public to discover and explore military and civilian aviation up close.
The Waterloo Aviation Expo & Air Show will include food concessions, a Kids Zone, a beer tent and autograph signings. Don't forget to bring along your own chairs, sunscreen, hats and cameras. Don't miss this unique and exciting family outing!

DATE: Father's Day weekend: Saturday, June 19 & Sunday, June 20
TIME: Aviation Expo and static display open 9am ‐ 5pm. Air Show begins at 1pm.
WHERE: Region of Waterloo International Airport (directions on the web site).
COST: Adults $15/$18 (ages 17 and up) (online price versus walk‐up price)
Children $7/$10 (ages 6‐16) (online price versus walk‐up price)
Children under 6 FREE
Seniors/Veterans/Disabled $7/$10
Family $75 (advanced sales only; up to 6 people; includes 1 onsite parking.)
VIP Package $75 (advanced sales only; includes 1 onsite parking, VIP tent, catered lunch, cash bar, centre stage viewing, performer autographs. Spaces limited.)
Tickets can be purchased online at www.waterlooairshow.ca.
PARKING: Plenty of onsite and offsite parking will be available. (Free shuttle buses from offsite.)

For more information, the public can contact: www.waterlooairshow.ca | info@wwflightcentre.com | 1‐877‐359‐9932 (1‐877‐FLY‐WWFC)
The Waterloo Aviation Expo & Air Show is produced by the Waterloo‐Wellington Flight Centre and made possible by dozens of dedicated volunteers.

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T2010-123 AIRPORT COMBINED SERVICES FACILITY
REGION OF WATERLOO FINANCE DEPARTMENT: Procurement & Supply Services Division
TO: Regional Chair Ken Seiling and Members of Regional Council
DATE: May 26, 2010 | Report: F-10-050

RECOMMENDATION: THAT the Regional Municipality of Waterloo accept the tender of Gateman-Milloy Inc. for T2010-123 Airport Combined Services Facility at the Region of Waterloo International Airport for a total stipulated price of $7,859,869.00 plus applicable taxes.

REPORT:
Tenders were called for the Airport Combined Services Facility at the Region of Waterloo International Airport and were opened in the presence of K. Lane, C. Allen and L. Wilson. Advertisements for this tender were placed in the Record, the Region’s website and the Ontario Public Buyers Association website. The following tenders were received:

Gateman-Milloy Inc. Kitchener, ON $7,859,869.00
Devlan Construction Ltd. Guelph, ON $8,500,000.00
Melloul Blamey Construction Inc. Waterloo, ON $8,706,000.00
Kiwi Newton Construction Guelph, ON $9,660,159.64
Merit Contractors Niagara St. Catharines, ON $9,835,000.00

The above contractors were pre-qualified for this tender. The work of this contract is to construct a new combined services facility including approximately 11,000 sq. feet of maintenance and vehicle storage bays, 5,500 sq. feet of fire hall and 8,000 sq. feet of office, change rooms and storage space, and associated site work. The Region intends to pursue a minimum LEED® Silver Certification for this project. Construction is expected to commence in Spring 2010, subject to appropriate approvals and permits, with completion in Spring 2011. This is an aggressive construction schedule that is driven by the Infrastructure Stimulus Funding program timelines.

CORPORATE STRATEGIC PLAN: The Airport Combined Services Facility project supports the Corporate Strategic Plan Focus Area 5 – Infrastructure by “providing high quality infrastructure and asset management to meet current needs and future growth.”

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:

T2010-123 Airport Combined Services Facility $ 7,859,869.00
Other Construction 1,300,000.00
Consulting Fees 855,000.00
Ancillary Project Costs 150,000.00
Regional Engineering 350,000.00
Furniture and Equipment 200,000.00
Sub-total $10,714,869.00
Plus: Estimated GST for work completed prior to July 1, 2010 (5%) 39,299.35
Plus: Estimated HST for work completed prior to July 1, 2010 (13%) 919,604.67
Sub-total $11,673,773.02
Less: Municipal Rebate of GST (5%) (39,299.35)
Less: Municipal Rebate of 86.46 of HST (11.24%) (795,104.35)
Total $10,839,369.32

The tender price includes $150,000 for a fuelling system that will be paid out of a separate budget that has been included in the above project total. Other construction costs include $1,000,000 for site development work that was advanced due to the competitive rates received for tender T2010-009 (further outlined in report F-10-032) and $300,000 for hydro and gas service to the site and system relocations needed to meet NavCanada requirements. Consulting fees include design for the project, disbursements, cost consulting and other specialized consultants. Ancillary project costs include permits, approvals and general administration fees. Furniture and equipment costs include office and meeting room furniture and equipment, storage systems, maintenance tools, telecommunications and security. As part of the tender review process, the line items noted above have been reviewed in detail and reduced as appropriate based on current estimates of overall project requirements. The Airport Combined Services Facility project budget of $10,841,000 includes an approved budget of $10,691,000 over the years 2010/2011 and an additional $150,000 from a Finance fueling budget. It is anticipated that once the balance of the tenders have been received that the project will be on budget. Financing for the project includes $4,733,334 federal and provincial Infrastructure Stimulus Funding for the combined facility with the remaining financed from debentures. The final date of acceptance for this tender is July 16, 2010.

[Shawn]

** This is similar to a post made May 26th but this is a recent Press Release that contains additional information **
Waterloo Aviation Expo & Air Show
Offers entertainment for the whole family: three features in one
Father's Day weekend - June 19 & 20, 2010
Featuring the Canadian Forces Snowbirds!
http://waterlooairshow.ca/media_2010_4.pdf

Waterloo -- June 10, 2010 -- The Waterloo Aviation Expo & Air Show -- one of this summer's great family events -- offers three separate feature areas that collectively provide a full day of fun thrills for the whole family.

1) Air Show
Headlined by the Canadian Forces Snowbirds, this 3-hour event will entertain old and young with a mix of jets, historic warbirds, incredible daredevil aerobatics, and a comedy act that sees a plane landing on a speeding motorhome. A tribute will also be made to the 100th anniversary of the Canadian Navy.
2) Aviation Expo
Continuing with what the Waterloo-Wellington Flight Centre has been doing annually for years, the Aviation Expo will offer displays and exhibits allowing the public to discover and explore military and civilian aviation up close.
3) Static Display
The Static Display is additional aircraft, not flying in the air show, that are on display on the tarmac, for people to see them up close, photograph them, talk to the pilots and crew, and sometimes climb aboard. Highlighting the static display will be the Silver Dart -- a replica of the original Silver Dart that flew into history books 101 years ago as the first flying aircraft in Canada. This replica aircraft travelled across the country last year commemorating the 100th anniversary of powered flight in 2009.
All this, in addition to food concessions, a Kids Zone (including a baby change station), a beer tent and Snowbird autograph signings.

There are also some significant anniversaries taking place this year:

• 2010 is the 40th anniversary of the Canadian Forces Snowbirds
• 2010 is the 100th anniversary of the Canadian Navy
• 2010 is the 100th anniversary of air shows in North America

Come help us celebrate these milestones and enjoy what aviation was, and has become, over the years.
Also participating, will be an Aviation Swing Dance troupe, dressed in WWII-era costumes, performing at 10am and 12pm on Saturday.

TIME: Aviation Expo and static display open 9am - 5pm. Air Show runs 1pm to 4pm.
WHERE: Region of Waterloo International Airport (directions on the web site).
COST: Adults $15/$18 (ages 17 and up) (online price versus walk-up price)
Children $7/$10 (ages 6-16) (online price versus walk-up price)
Children under 6 FREE
Seniors/Veterans/Disabled $7/$10
Family $75 (advanced sales only; up to 6 people; includes 1 onsite
parking.)
VIP Package $75 (advanced sales only; includes 1 onsite parking, VIP tent,
catered lunch, cash bar, centre stage viewing, performer
autographs. Spaces limited.)
Tickets can be purchased online at www.waterlooairshow.ca.
PARKING: Plenty of offsite parking will be available, with free shuttle buses to the site.
Don't forget to bring along your own chairs, blankets, sunscreen, hats and cameras.

For more information, visit www.waterlooairshow.ca.
The Waterloo Aviation Expo & Air Show is produced by the Waterloo-Wellington Flight Centre and made possible by dozens of dedicated volunteers.

[Shawn]

I'm hearing the roar of jets! I hope someone is attending and posts some photos!

[cambridge-city-boy]

I cant wait until the airports has more flights to different international countries. It would be nice not to have to deal with the heavy Toronto traffic, it makes life unbearable at time haha.

[UrbanWaterloo]

WestJet Launches New Summer Service Between Waterloo Region and Vancouver
June 28, 2010 | http://www.waterlooairport.ca/en/air...tVancouver.asp

Waterloo Region - Today the Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) and WestJet will celebrate the launch of their new seasonal daily non-stop service between Waterloo Region and Vancouver. The inaugural flight departs from the Region of Waterloo International Airport at 7 a.m. today.

"The start of WestJet's service to Vancouver from the Region of Waterloo International Airport is just in time for the start of the 2010 summer travel season," said Ken Seiling, Regional Chair. "WestJet has been a great partner and the addition of non-stop flights to Vancouver offers even more convenience to those flying out of our Airport."

WestJet will fly daily summer seasonal service between Waterloo Region and Vancouver.

"Both Kitchener-Waterloo residents as well as residents of the lower mainland of British Columbia are very excited about WestJet's new service between the two regions," said Hugh Dunleavy, WestJet Executive Vice-President, Strategy and Planning. "As we enter the warmer months of the summer travel season, WestJet is pleased to provide low cost, high value travel opportunities to unite families and friends from different parts of our great country."

The schedule details of WestJet's new service are:

Vancouver - Kitchener-Waterloo (daily)
Flight | Departure | Arrival
From Vancouver - WS492 | 4:30 p.m. | 11:42 p.m.
From K-W - WS491 | 7 a.m. | 8:59 a.m.

One-way fares, available in both directions on non-stop flights only, are available from $209 plus applicable taxes and fees. Fares are available by calling WestJet's Sales Super Centre at 1-888-WESTJET (937-8538), your preferred travel agent or by visiting www.westjet.com.

As part of its 2010 summer schedule, WestJet is also continuing its year-round service from Kitchener-Waterloo to Calgary with one-way fares starting at $189, plus applicable fees and taxes.

Take the hassle out of your business and vacation travel and choose your local alternative! The Region of Waterloo International Airport is easy to navigate with modern amenities including high-speed wireless Internet, complimentary baggage carts and car rentals. No traffic jams or lost vehicles, just convenient and friendly air service.

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WestJet launches new summer service between Kitchener-Waterloo and Vancouver
Airline makes first flight from the twin cities to the west coast
CALGARY | June 28, 2010 | http://westjet2.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=457

WestJet today announced the launch of new seasonal non-stop service between Kitchener-Waterloo and Vancouver. The inaugural flight departs from the Region of Waterloo International Airport at 7 a.m. EDT today.

"Both Kitchener-Waterloo residents and residents of the lower mainland of British Columbia are very excited about WestJet's new service between the two regions," said Hugh Dunleavy, WestJet Executive Vice-President, Strategy and Planning. "As we enter the warmer months of the summer travel season, WestJet is pleased to provide low-cost, high-value travel opportunities to unite families and friends from different parts of our great country."

WestJet will fly daily summer seasonal service between Kitchener-Waterloo and Vancouver.

"The start of WestJet's service to Vancouver from Region of Waterloo International Airport is just in time for the start of the 2010 summer travel season," said Ken Seiling, Airport Regional Chair. "WestJet has been a great partner and the addition of non-stop flights to Vancouver offers even more convenience to those flying out of our airport."

[panamaniac]

I hadn't realized that this was going to be a summer service only. Hope it wil justify going year-round before too long. That 2342hrs arrival time is going to leave a few annoyed people in the flightpath, I would bet.

[taylortbb]

I hadn't realized that this was going to be a summer service only.

The previous WestJet service launched as summer only too, then was changed before the summer was out. Hopefully we'll see the same.