QUEBEC CITY — Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) has announced the first phase of its $277-million YQB 2018 expansion project opened on budget and on time.
Dec. 11 marked the first day YQB received passengers in its new international airport, a March 1 media statement covering the airport’s 2017 annual report outlined.
Phase one included four new boarding bridges, self-service check-in terminals, automated self-service luggage lockers, charging stations for electronic devices, expanded food courts, a four times larger duty-free shop, reorganized customs, automated self-service customs terminals, a larger capacity luggage room, more baggage carousels for international flights and new communications and display systems.
Phase 2 work, to redevelop the former international sector, began in January.
“This historic moment is the culmination of a collective dream first imagined not quite 10 years ago. If we are celebrating its success today, it is thanks to skilled professionals and workers who were all committed to delivering an infrastructure meeting the high standards our passengers deserve,” said Gaetan Gagne, president and CEO of the airport, in the statement.
“We are extremely proud to have delivered this project on time and on budget. I am especially thankful to my team, and also to the thousands of workers who have given life to our dreams. You are people with heart and talent, driven by excellence and who strive ever higher.”
The main runway of the airport was closed for 80 days last year for refurbishment while major infrastructure projects were also being completed.
Aeroport de Quebec inc., which manages YQB, posted $8.3 million in profit in 2017, the statement indicated. Sales were $61.9 million and operating costs $53.3 million.
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