{"id":63881,"date":"2024-05-21T23:24:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-21T17:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=63881"},"modified":"2024-11-22T22:19:17","modified_gmt":"2024-11-22T16:49:17","slug":"porter-opens-maintenance-base-at-ottawa-airport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2024\/05\/21\/porter-opens-maintenance-base-at-ottawa-airport\/","title":{"rendered":"Porter Opens the New Maintenance Base at Ottawa Airport"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

OTTAWA-<\/strong> Porter Airlines (P3) <\/a>and the Ottawa International Airport Authority (OIAA) are celebrating the grand opening of Porter\u2019s new aircraft hangars and maintenance base at YOW.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The two aircraft hangars, with a combined size of approximately 150,000 square feet, will support the maintenance of Porter Airlines’ expanding Embraer<\/a> E195-E2 fleet and existing De Havilland Dash 8-400s. Porter has up to 100 E195-E2s on order, with 33 currently in service, and a total of 29 Dash 8-400s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: Porter Airlines<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Porter Maintenance Base at Ottawa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Ottawa International Airport Authority (OIAA) has constructed a new taxiway and related infrastructure to support the hangar development, representing a combined $125 million investment in YOW\u2019s future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

YOW will serve as a primary maintenance base for Porter, with 200 local team members being hired, including 160 Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AMEs)<\/a>, shop technicians, store clerks, and administrative support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These highly skilled roles will be based in Ottawa. To support this, Porter and Algonquin College are forming a long-term strategic partnership to enhance work-integrated learning opportunities and support program development and training, specifically at the Ottawa hangars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notable programs at Algonquin College include Aircraft Maintenance Technician and Aviation Management, aligning with the aviation industry’s growing needs and demonstrating a commitment to the future of aviation professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ottawa is Porter\u2019s fastest-growing market outside of Toronto<\/a>, contributing to the airline\u2019s strong Eastern Canada network and expanding western markets. This summer, Porter will offer more daily flights from YOW than any other carrier, with 16 non-stop routes and an estimated two million passengers traveling through YOW in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By the end of the year, Porter expects to employ over 400 team members in Ottawa, including customer service, pilots, flight attendants, and maintenance staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Ottawa International Airport Authority (OIAA) invested $15 million to construct Taxiway Romeo in the airport\u2019s north field area. This is the first airside expansion project in the OIAA\u2019s 20-year history and supports Porter\u2019s hangar development, future federal government needs, and other commercial aviation projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: Porter Airlines<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Executive Remarks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Michael Deluce, CEO of Porter Airlines, stated, “The investments in new aircraft hangars and local hiring are foundational to Porter\u2019s future in Ottawa. Porter\u2019s presence at YOW has grown significantly in the past year with new non-stop routes using both our E195s and Dash 8s, and we plan to add an E195-E2 crew base at the airport. Our partnership with Algonquin College is extremely valuable, providing us access to local talent and giving students career opportunities close to home. We are investing meaningfully in Canada\u2019s Capital Region and see more growth in its future.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mark Laroche, president and CEO of OIAA, added, “Porter Airlines\u2019 commitment to YOW is transformational for Canada\u2019s Capital Region, bringing economic and social benefits for decades. Today\u2019s hangar opening demonstrates how being an airline\u2019s hub airport creates new levels of prosperity and connectivity.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mark Sutcliffe, mayor of Ottawa, said, “Thank you to the team at Porter Airlines for recognizing Ottawa\u2019s potential as a perfect place to expand operations. More flights in and out of Ottawa is great news for our residents, entrepreneurs, tourists, and the economy.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Claude Brul\u00e9, President of Algonquin College, noted, “Our collaboration with Porter Airlines is a cornerstone of our strategy to integrate industry-leading practices into our curriculum and provide students with unmatched real-world experience. This partnership aligns with our mission to transform hopes and dreams into lifelong success and enhances our contributions to the aviation industry.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: Porter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Details about the Maintenance Facility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The hangars are designed and built with sustainability in mind, featuring:<\/p>\n\n\n\n