Canada to Invest C$9.5 Million in Perimeter Aviation Terminal Expansion

Perimeter Aviation (JV, Winnipeg International) is set to receive CAD9.5 million (USD6.9 million) from the Canadian government’s National Trade Corridors Fund for a major renovation and expansion of its terminal at Winnipeg International Airport. This funding aims to address capacity issues, enhance flight operations, and improve connectivity between traditional freight networks and northern, remote Indigenous communities.

Joey Petrisor, President and CEO of Perimeter Aviation, emphasized that the expanded terminal will enable the airline to better support supply chains and manage increased passenger and cargo traffic. The project includes a significant terminal enlargement, with the new facility being three times larger than the current one.

The Winnipeg Free Press reports that the expansion will cover 20,000 square feet (1,860 square meters) and cost CAD21.5 million (USD15.6 million). The new terminal is expected to open later this month, followed by temporary closures of the existing terminals for renovations. Both facilities are anticipated to be connected by early 2025.

Perimeter Aviation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Exchange Income Corporation, operates alongside other regional carriers such as PAL Airlines, Keewatin Air, and Bearskin Airlines. The carrier’s fleet includes 50 aircraft, featuring eleven DHC-8-100s, six DHC-8-300s, and 33 Swearingen Fairchild Metroliners, according to Transport Canada’s registry.

Sources: AirGuide Business airguide.info, bing.com, ch-aviation.com