Changes to SAA Board of Directors

Dreams Take Flight

Cameco Canada Remembers International Air Show

Unprecedented Construction Activity Continues

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The Saskatoon Airport Authority is pleased to present the Summer 09 edition of Airstrip, our e-newsletter, which delivers information about Saskatoon’s Airport to our customers and community partners four times a year.

Airport Statistics

Saskatoon continued to lead the nation during the first quarter of 2009, reporting a 5.7% increase in passenger traffic. January to April traffic continued the same upward trend we have enjoyed for more than 65 months. May and June saw some softening with decreases in traffic over the previous year; however, year-to-date we have experienced a 4.1% increase in traffic – still the best in Canada!

Passenger Traffic

Passenger Statistics table

Air Service Updates

United Airlines: Direct to Chicago - Daily!

June 4th was the inaugural
flight for daily direct
service to Chicago with United Airlines. This route is serviced with a 74 passenger CRJ 700. For flight schedule information contact www.united.com.

WestJet - Direct to Las Vegas and Mexico!

Twice weekly (Wednesday and Saturday) scheduled direct service to Las Vegas will begin August 15.

Weekly, seasonal, scheduled direct service will begin in early December to three destinations in Mexico: Cancun, Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta. www.westjet.com

Air Canada Adds Capacity and Increased Frequency

Air Canada is offering additional direct service to Winnipeg and Vancouver with three daily direct flights to each of those destinations. Additional seat capacity has also been added, with larger aircraft operating daily service to Vancouver and Calgary. www.aircanada.com

Enhanced Direct Service

Our airline partners continue to respond to the travel demands of our community with increased capacity and flights. Currently, Saskatoon receives direct service to:

Destination table

Saskatoon Airport Authority Announces Changes to Board of Directors

Patrick Pitka

Mr. Patrick Pitka retired as Chairman of the Board of Directors with the SAA at the Annual General Meeting May 7, 2009. Mr. Pitka served on the Board since 2001 and provided many years of effective service. Ms. Nancy Hopkins was introduced as the new Chairperson of the Board of Directors along with Mr. Ron Waldman as the New Vice-Chairperson. Nancy is currently a partner with McDougall Gauley, Barristers and Solicitors, in their Saskatoon office. Mr. Waldman is President & CEO of Great Western Brewing Company in Saskatoon.

The Board also welcomed its newest member Mr. Orlo Drewitz, partner with Hergott Duval Stack Chartered Accountants.

Nancy Hopkins

Ron Waldman

2009 marks the 10th Anniversary of the Saskatoon Airport Authority. On January 1, 1999 Saskatoon was one of the first airports to embrace the opportunity to move from control by the federal government to direction by a local board of directors

Dreams Take Flight

Dreams Take Flight is a national volunteer charitable organization supported by Air Canada and dedicated to providing the trip of a lifetime to physically, mentally or socially challenged children. Their goal is simple: see as much as possible of the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in Florida, and make special memories for each child. On April 21, 12 children from Saskatoon traveled to Florida to make this dream come true. This marked the 15th year of this awesome event.

The Saskatoon Shines booth is sporting a
new look at the airport. In partnership
with Tourism Saskatoon, The Downtown
Partnership, SREDA and the Chamber of
Commerce, a colourful new backdrop has
been installed to welcome travelers to
Saskatoon in 24 different languages.

2009 Cameco Canada Remembers International Air Show

On August 15 – 16, Saskatoon Airport will host the final Cameco Canada Remembers International Air Show. The event was created in 1995 as a part of the Canadian government's national Canada Remembers Program, marking the 50th anniversary of the end of WWII. It is Canada's only annual attraction dedicated to the remembrance of Canadian veterans (as depicted in the name, Canada Remembers), while also paying tribute to allied veterans. Tickets are available through Credit Union Centre at www.creditunioncentre.com

Construction Activity Continues on Airport

New hangers at Kreos Aviation

New office and passenger lounge (left) and hangar at West Wind Aviation

The unprecedented construction activity on the airport continues with West Wind’s expansion of their existing hangar 3 and construction of a new office and passenger-waiting facility.

Kreos Aviation will begin construction of a fixed-base operation (FBO) facility that will accompany their two hangars currently under development.