Plane gets stuck on taxiway at Winnipeg airport
A WestJet flight from Toronto got stuck on the taxiway at Winnipeg’s airport and passengers were picked up and driven to the terminal by buses. Continue reading
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Winnipeg airport to re-open runway after months of repairs
Once the runway is re-opened, air traffic will return to its normal flight paths, which will affect a number of local areas. Continue reading
Winnipeg Airport opposes proposed residential project at Polo Park
The Winnipeg airport is voicing their concerns over potential residential development near the Polo Park area. Continue reading
Winnipeg aviation museum gets $8.8 million from feds for new building
The Winnipeg museum, previously located on Ferry Road, will be opening a new, two-storey, 86,000 square foot location in 2021. Continue reading
Baggage system upgrade, runway construction on tap for Winnipeg airport this summer
The James A. Richardson International Airport is undergoing some upgrades this summer, including rehabilitation of one of its runways, an upgrade to its baggage handling and a new ground service equipment building. Continue reading
A group of Manitoba boys win gold at World Jr. Ball Hockey Championship in Prague
Team Canada West have advanced to the Boys U16 Gold medal final of the World Jr. Ball Hockey Championship in Prague, Czech Republic. Continue reading
Air New Zealand flight diverts to Winnipeg airport
An Air New Zealand plane traveling from Los Angeles to London, UK was diverted to Winnipeg’s airport just after midnight to care for a passenger. Continue reading
Max 8 grounding shouldn’t affect Winnipeg travellers: airport
So far, the grounding of the Boeing 737 Max 8 fleet in Canada hasn’t affected things at Winnipeg’s James Richardson International Airport. Continue reading
‘I had no idea’: Passengers shocked to learn they flew on Boeing 737 MAX 8 to Winnipeg
By Alison MacKinnon Digital Journalist
A Boeing 737 MAX 8 flew into Winnipeg Wednesday morning. Some of the passengers on board had no idea the plane was the same model as the one involved in an Ethiopian Airlines crash. Continue reading
Winter weather elsewhere causing delays for Winnipeg travelers
By Diana Foxall Reporter
Flights to and from the Winnipeg airport were delayed Wednesday morning due to inclement weather elsewhere. Continue reading