FlyboyMTL

Huge news.

The biggest question here, is when will we see some announcement from ADM related to airport improvements airside on the terminal...this will be a big block going forward with an increase in flights and pax. Runways not so much, but gate space is already at a premium.

C'est le depart de MXP. Tu voulais Italien?

Bit of a different topic than the A220....but why would they not use this time with 06L/24R closed, to finish the extension of TWY "E" which is still half completed.

You are exactly right. The A220s are restricted to FL280 or below until the engines get a permanent fix to prevent malfunctions at higher altitudes.

2-3x per week on Combi converted A333 https://www.aircanada.com/cargo/en/news-updates/commercial/20200523.html

As a pilot, I can't say i'm super excited about this, but cool none the less. https://simpleflying.com/airbus-a350-automated-takeoffs/

Here's the company press release in english. Looks like its official! https://www.tapairportugal.com/en/media/press-releases/Press-Release-809

More great news for no-longer Bombardier controlled C-Seri....I mean, A220.

Perhaps a minimal increase in some connecting pax as well, since the routes YYT-LHR and YHZ-LHR are still suspended and the traffic routed through YUL and YYZ. This could see us handle some extra pax more than normal.

Resurfacing the threshold. The rest of the runway will be done next summer if i'm not mistaken.

Like you said, it's a start. Many of our permanent fixtures started as seasonal (LIM, LYS...) So one can only hope this will eventually make it year round!

Talk about playing childrens games....

Exactement, ils sont juste pour les différencier une de l'autre. L'orientation magnétic actuel pourrait étre toutes les memes, come à YUL, de 057 degrées.

Looks like good news for countries operated to from YUL...curious to see if anything will increase frequency.

Totally agree! YUL-DEN already announced changing to E190 2x daily starting this summer I believe.

+1 Lets keep it on topic, or start a new thread.

More expensive to operate is not totally an accurate statement. When compared to newer 787/777 the 330 CASM on the shorter TATL routes was found to cheaper and more efficient than the new, high capital cost Boeing A/C. The 787/777 are much better utilized on longer segments with more J demand. The 330 seems to be the perfect A/C for the segments out of YUL, and right now there's a good amount coming onto the market for cheap with the A350 and A330neo's coming into the picture. 20 years old and turning to be very useful as part of A/C strategy!

Perhaps we can start a separate thread where people can share all their trips, and keep this one focused on the subject.

Not really news, but seems TAP is receiving new A/C and they have YUL in the sights. https://jornaleconomico.sapo.pt/noticias/tap-vai-ter-mais-15-avioes-e-novas-rotas-no-proximo-ano-352378

An old topic, but thought i'd weigh in. NavCanada uses Dash-8-100 and CRJ-100 aircraft to test and calibrate approaches (ILS, LOC, VOR, NDB) and Nav Aids throught it's system. You will often see them doing multiple approaches with go-arounds and quick turn outs to complete another approach in succession. They're usually flying it at quite high speed as they aren't planning on landing. This is all a normal part of maintaining and monitoring the accuracy of the approach guidance systems. Hope that helps!

Wow cool. Didn't even realize they were expanding the runway. Anyone have any details? I imagine it's 24R/06L just redone?

Very imformative! Thanks ERJ-Boy.

Around 1600 yesterday the 17th, saw a BA 744 which looked like it was on the missed approach climb out...a few hours later, saw it depart 24L. What was this flight? Extra to accomidate LEVEL stranded pax?? Cheers

Interesting read...YUL definitely punching above its weight! http://www.anna.aero/2018/04/18/transatlantic-treks-europe-americas-us-majors-lead-way-s18-london-heathrow-tops-airport-table/