Greater Moncton Sunrise Rotary Club Putting together the pieces of the air transportation puzzle June 23, 2015
GMIA OVERVIEW – Running an Airport – Running Two(2) Airports: PASSENGER/CARGO – PASSENGER Route Development: Business/Leisure/Seasonal/# realities/$ realities – CARGO Route Development: Infrastructure/Partnerships/Capacity/Competitiveness/ Equipment availability – Where to Next: Passenger & Cargo Growth, Communications & Community Engagement – Challenges: Price of Oil/Mobile Worker Traffic/ Numbers/ Federal Government Rent
PASSENGER & AIR CARGO TRAFFIC Final Passenger numbers for 2014 677,159 – a new record! 2014 cargo volume of 24,905 Metric Ton – 3% growth over 2013
2015-2020 STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVES
STRATEGIC PRIORITY # 1 LEVERAGING THE CARGO INVESTMENT
STRATEGIC PRIORITY # 2 BECOMING THE PREFERRED PEOPLE MOVER
June Jumpstart – Air Service Development Meeting Example GMIA was able to set meetings to promote our airport and highlight potential air service routes with eight (8) of the participating airlines
STRATEGIC PRIORITY # 3 DEVELOPING A FOCUSED COMMUNICATION PLAN
2015-2020 STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVES The major undertakings for 2015 include: • The pursuit of additional international all-freighter airlines as part of the thrust to establish a GMIA – Europe and Asia air cargo service • Development of a cargo village (warehousing facility) • The pursuit of a successful passenger service with emphasis on a St. John’s route, winter sun destinations, mobile workers, and international seasonal (Europe) service, and a transborder service • Launching of the cargo rebranding strategy to educate/promote and convince supply chain domestic and international stakeholders of the benefits of using the GMIA as a transshipment centre • Implementation and communication of an updated Strategic Plan
CARGO ADVANTAGE • New Brunswick’s only air cargo hub • Second largest air cargo operation in Atlantic Canada by only a small margin • Strategically located for North American and European air entry/exit points (Great Circle Route) • Over 75% growth in cargo volumes since privatization (1997) • Two Runways: 11/29 @ 8,000 ft (2,438 m) 06/24 @10,000 ft (3,048 m) • Land available for on-airport development as well as in nearby City of Dieppe and City of Moncton Industrial Parks • Over 85 all-cargo flights weekly (UPS, Federal Express, Purolator, Cargojet) • No curfew, open for business 24 hours • 1.5 to 3 hours from every major consumer market in the Maritime region • This was before the late May cargo announcement…
CARGO ADVANTAGE Runway extension to 10,000 feet
CARGO ADVANTAGE Great Circle Route – Unique location advantage
2015 CARGO GOALS • Maintain international freighter air services for Europe and Asia • Maintain and build partnerships with national and international airports • Work hand in hand with developers and investors to develop an Air Cargo Village including a bonded facility • Attract large multi-national freight forwarders to the region (Schenker, Kintetsu Worldwide, Kuehne + Nagel, FFAF) • Grow business of existing cargo carriers (FedEx, Purolator, UPS, Bluebird, Cargojet, Skylink Express, C.A.L.) • Grow and maintain relationships with regional intermodal partners and shippers • Establish GMIA as a Transshipment Centre • Promote our 10,000 foot runway • Rebrand the delivery of our cargo message through social media, marketing and communications • Leverage partnerships with the Provincial and Federal Governments • Continue to build relationships
CARGO UPDATES - PARTNERSHIPS Strategic Cargo Task Team We have formed a Task Team composed of industry leaders in order to develop, support and help deliver our Vision. Includes municipal partners, 3+, and business community. Strategic International Partners Cologne Bonn Airport: • M.O.U. signed with the Cologne Bonn Airport to cooperate on future initiatives • Voted best Cargo Airport in the world for 2012 • Yearly tonnage, 750 000 Liège Airport: • M.O.U. signed with the Liège Airport to cooperate on future initiatives and growth • Voted best Cargo Airport in the world for 2013 • Yearly tonnage, 650 000 NEW – KF Aerospace Partnership
All the puzzle pieces… The various “cargo participants” • The airport – Runways & Infrastructure • Ground handlers - ATS • Fueling providers • Transportation companies – To/From • Freight forwarders – KWE-Kintetsu, Kales Airline Services • Warehousing & cold storage – Midland MRDC – Xtreme Cold • Producers and shippers – Live lobster & eels – Oysters
All the puzzle pieces… Past and current air carriers Bluebird CAL Skylink Cargojet KF Aerospace – New carrier & service offering Integrators: • Federal Express • UPS • Purolator
All the puzzle pieces… Current schedule KF AERO In plain language, starting May 30 th , started ramping up to: • 7 times per week 727 cargo capacity to/from Toronto and points beyond -20 tons • 4 times per week DC10 cargo capacity to/from Brussels (Belgium) and points beyond – 66 tons
KF Aerospace – DC 10 (66 tons)
KF Aerospace – 727 (20 tons)
All the puzzle pieces… The potential – inbound & outbound Contact KF Aerospace Agent: Ammad Aqeel - Managing Director Kales Airline Services (Canada) Inc. Mobile: +1 416 917 1571
All the puzzle pieces… CHALLENGES • Ensuring price competitiveness of service • Using it or losing it • Benefits of current offering: – Frequency – Well respected industry player – > 99% on time reliability
THANK YOU! MERCI! Your interest in the Greater Moncton International Airport and its activities is greatly appreciated! As well, we welcome the opportunity to obtain any feedback or suggestions you wish to provide. Votre intérêt dans l’ Aéroport international du Grand Moncton et ses activités est grandement apprécié ! En outre, nous apprécions la possibilité d'obtenir tout commentaires ou suggestions que vous souhaitez offrir . Bernard LeBlanc – President/CEO, Directeur general Tel# 506-856-5440 Email: bleblanc@cyqm.ca
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