NAV Canada has concluded its study on the possibility of operational changes at the Rouyn-Noranda Regional Airport.
The private, nonprofit company that runs the country’s civil air navigation system was evaluating the possibility of replacing night-shift flight service station workers with an automated system.
The City of Rouyn-Noranda has been fighting since 2018 to maintain the human presence to guide pilots during the night.
The mayor of Rouyn-Noranda, Diane Dallaire, welcomes this decision for the security of the airport.
We are really very, very happy with NAV Canada’s decision to maintain services. We have a state-of-the-art airport and security at our regional airports is a must
she says.
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Diane Dallaire is delighted with NAV Canada’s decision to keep night employees at the Rouyn-Noranda airport. (Archive photo)
Photo : Radio-Canada / Gabriel Poirier
Rouyn-Noranda airport welcomes nearly 100,000 passengers per year, according to the municipality.
Continuing to provide safe night service and maintaining jobs was an important issue for the City.
If there are further studies, we are confirmed that there will be proactive communications with all stakeholders, reports Diane Dallaire. For now, we are very happy with this decision by NAV Canada. This is really good news for Rouyn-Noranda airport and for the region.
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