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Sault airport enjoying stable traffic, capital investments

Total of 211,711 passengers travelled through airport in year
Northern Ontario Business Staff
Press Release Board Retreat 2017 Photo
Pictured from left to right are Terry Bos, president and CEO; director Joe Krmpotich; director Tyler Wilson; Emma Paat, security and business administration manager; Allan Frederick, treasurer; Jody Rebek DiCerbo, VIVE (management consulting and events); Jerry Dolcetti, chair; director Pelham Matthews; director Gino Cavallo; Jim DeGasparro, SMS/operations manager and fire chief; Doug Lawson, secretary; Dan Lewis, vice-chair. Absent: director Gene Nori. Photo provided

The Sault Ste. Marie Airport is reporting increased capital investments and steady passenger traffic over the last year.

Following an Oct. 21 strategic planning session, the Sault Ste. Marie Airport Development Corp. issued a statement with some notable achievements from the last year of operation; in particular, the expansion of JD Aero and the relocation of Humphrey Aircraft Services to the airport.

In the 12 months up to Sept. 30, 2017, the airport recorded 211,711 passengers.

In addition, more than $1 million in capital investments were put into safety and security, and general upgrades at the airport.

This brings the SSMADC investment into capital upgrades at the Sault Ste. Marie Airport, since taking ownership on March 28, 1998, to a total of over $39.5 million.

The strategic planning session was held to explore ways to further enhance the airport’s ability to meet its challenges.