At long last, after many months of waiting and anticipation, the newly built Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport opens to the public, “Consultation has been key throughout this project and today marks a significant milestone for all our stakeholders,” said Barry Rempel, President & CEO of Winnipeg Airport Authority Inc. “We are very pleased today by delivering exciting new facilities which will meet the needs of our community for decades to come.”
“Congratulations to Winnipeg Airports Authority on the opening of Canada’s newest and greenest airport,” said Steven Fletcher, MP for Charleswood-St.James-Assiniboia & Minister of State (Tranasport). “Having such a connection to the global economy and the ability to move people and goods will proprel future opportunities within our community.
Other guests include Art Mauro, former Premier Gary Filmon and his wife, Janice. Other dignitaries, airline officials, some local Winnipeggers, especially our kababayans, and representatives of the city of Winnipeg attended the opening. Shelly Grover was the 1st MP to travel bound for Maritimes. First arriving and departing crews and passengers were provided with memorabilia.
