blues deville Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 http://news.nationalpost.com/2013/09/03/porter-airlines-says-island-airport-runway-needs-to-be-extended-64-additional-metres-into-lake-ontario/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.O. Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Interesting. The poor FO who was handing out flyers at the air show (in full uniform in the hot sun) didn't mention that, nor was it mentioned on the flyer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeker Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Interesting. The poor FO who was handing out flyers at the air show (in full uniform in the hot sun) didn't mention that, nor was it mentioned on the flyer.Wouldn't they be better using a race girl like this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super 80 Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 They don't need it. It is proposed as part of a noise abatement strategy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.O. Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 The skeptic in me wonders if this is a bait and switch. Give them two options, they're often inclined to accept the least objectionable one. Give them only one, it's easier to say no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st27 Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 I initially thought the thread was about $ millllliiionss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.O. Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 It is, but the number is a little light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lakelad Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 . Residents voice concern over proposed island airport expansion Concern over Porters plan to bring jets downtown was not limited to the airports neighbours. Mon Sep 09, 2013 - Toronto Star Katie Daubs Of course, the usual waterfront condo-dwelling suspects came to question, criticize, and heckle proposed Billy Bishop airport expansion Monday night, but concern over Porter's plan to bring jets downtown was not limited to the airport's neighbours. There was the man from Bloor and Runnymede concerned about flyover "jackhammer" jet sound, "Gord from the Beaches" who has a flight path over his house, and a doctor concerned about black carbon. The only member of the public who made a conditionally supportive statement splits his time between Toronto and Vancouver, and urged the crowd to consider the national interest of more airline competition. But he wanted to know if the city could ensure there would be protection against WestJet buying Porter. "The city is in a difficult position dictating terms to a private enterprise," said Christopher Dunn, a city project manager. In April, Porter Airlines announced it had conditionally ordered 12 of Bombardiers new CSeries jets, which are able to fly further than the current crop of Q400 turboprops, to destinations like Vancouver. Before Porter can fly jets downtown, it must win changes to a tripartite agreement that governs airport operations, namely lifting a ban on jets and approving a runway expansion. The public consultation is looking at how Porter's request would impact noise, economics, land use, marine assessments, public health, and transportation in Toronto. Staff are aiming to have a report before council by December. Before the Metro Hall meeting Monday night, deeply skeptical people browsed display boards on aviation and marine impacts, and asked pointed questions, giving the undertaking the feel of a somewhat hostile science fair. A common word muttered between people united in opposition: "Ridiculous." "When there's a faint rain in the air it feels like they're coming in through my living room," . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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