Aviation News: Province grants $720,000 to Cranbrook airport
Posted: Sat Apr 03, 2021 8:26 pm
From Cranbrook Daily Townsman – link to source story unding is part of a program supporting inter-city bus operators and 55 regional airports TREVOR CRAWLEY | Mar. 31, 2021 
Cranbrook Canadian Rockies International Airport – Source Cranbrook Daily Townsman The provincial government has granted $720,000 to the Canadian Rockies International Airport through a program that helps essential services remain open during the pandemic. The funding, announced by transportation minister Rob Fleming, is being distributed to 55 regional airports and 20 inter-city bus operators, to help support transit and airport operators. “Our government is working to keep vital services operating during this unprecedented time, and this funding will help British Columbians – especially those in rural areas of the province – have a safe and reliable way to travel to essential appointments,” said Rob Fleming, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure. “We know inter-city bus companies and regional airports were in critical need of funding to keep their operations going during COVID-19. With this investment, inter-city buses and regional airports will now have the funding they need to continue operating and serving people.” The funding is part of a program that has earmarked $6.2 million for inter-city bus operators and $16.5 million for regional airports. Each of the 55 airports that received funding submitted a letter of interest confirming it’s role in medevac services, while also identifying pre- and post-pandemic revenue and expenditures for the current fiscal year. The funding will go towards maintaining air terminals, runways and supporting related operations. Check out our Aviation and Pilots Forum www.Scudrunners.com
Cranbrook Canadian Rockies International Airport – Source Cranbrook Daily Townsman The provincial government has granted $720,000 to the Canadian Rockies International Airport through a program that helps essential services remain open during the pandemic. The funding, announced by transportation minister Rob Fleming, is being distributed to 55 regional airports and 20 inter-city bus operators, to help support transit and airport operators. “Our government is working to keep vital services operating during this unprecedented time, and this funding will help British Columbians – especially those in rural areas of the province – have a safe and reliable way to travel to essential appointments,” said Rob Fleming, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure. “We know inter-city bus companies and regional airports were in critical need of funding to keep their operations going during COVID-19. With this investment, inter-city buses and regional airports will now have the funding they need to continue operating and serving people.” The funding is part of a program that has earmarked $6.2 million for inter-city bus operators and $16.5 million for regional airports. Each of the 55 airports that received funding submitted a letter of interest confirming it’s role in medevac services, while also identifying pre- and post-pandemic revenue and expenditures for the current fiscal year. The funding will go towards maintaining air terminals, runways and supporting related operations. Check out our Aviation and Pilots Forum www.Scudrunners.com