Media Releases

Published Feb 11, 2011

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Canadian Air Transport Security Association (CATSA) to Implement Full Body Screening at Prince George Airport

As of February 12th 2011, full body scanning technology will become part of the security procedure at YXS. This technology will give passengers needing a secondary search the choice between...

Published Oct 22, 2010

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The PGAA Announces Multi-Tenant Cargo Facility Project

Western Star Ventures Ltd. is in the final design stages of developing a multi-tenant cargo cross-dock facility adjacent to the north-end fueling apron and the recently announced fuel farm at...

Published Oct 5, 2010

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The PGAA Announces Multi-Phased Common Source Fuel Storage Project

Local company Sands Bulk Transport has taken the first steps in developing a fuel farm adjacent the north-end fueling apron of the Prince George Airport. Increased fuel storage, more fuel...

Published Nov 17, 2009

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PG Airport’s First Trans-Pacific 747 Cargo Tech Stop

At approximately 0835 hrs this morning the first 747 cargo aircraft using Prince George as a fuel stop – touched down into YXS. The Boeing 747-200f aircraft operated by Southern...

Published Nov 16, 2009

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First 747 Aircraft Rescheduled

Southern Air Inc has just released a revised schedule for the first 747 refueling stop. The new schedule and time has the aircraft arriving into Prince George at 0800hrs and...

Published Nov 15, 2009

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First 747 Aircraft Touches Down for Refueling at Prince George Airport

The Prince George Airport Authority is pleased to announce the arrival of the first 747 aircraft for refueling. The Boeing 747 Aircraft operated by Southern Air Inc. is scheduled to...

Published Aug 6, 2009

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PGAA Wins North American Marketing and Communications Award

Prince George, BC- The Prince George Airport Authority has been named a winner in the Airports Council International – North America’s 2009 Excellence in Marketing & Communications Contest. This year’s...

Published Jun 5, 2009

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WestJet Announces New Seasonal Non-stop Service to Puerto Vallarta

Prince George, BC – WestJet has announced that it will fly from Prince George to Puerto Vallarta as part of its winter schedule. The brand new seasonal non-stop service will...

Published May 6, 2009

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Airport Honoured for Architectural Excellence

Article below courtesy of the Prince George Citizen Work on the expansion of the Prince George Airport has yielded McfarlaneGreen Architecture and Design yet another award. This time the firm won...

Published May 1, 2009

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PGAA Names President and CEO

Prince George, BC – The Prince George Airport Authority is pleased to announce the appointment of John B. Gibson to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer for the...