Churchill Transportation Inc. is all about the unique opportunity to work together, and in so doing, to collaboratively promote economic opportunities that are of regional and common benefit. Both parties in this new venture share an understanding of the potential. This agreement further enhances the ties between Churchill and Winnipeg Airports Authority. - Barry Rempel

Second Quarter Update

Revenue was $20.9 million for the second quarter, compared to $18.8 million for the same period in 2011. Earnings before interest, depreciation and taxes were $10.8 million consistent with 2011’s second quarter. Cash generated from operations, not including the change in working capital, remained positive at $7.9 million for the first six months of 2012 (2011 - $18.4 million).

“Diversifying revenue streams and growing the airport campus have been two of our main objectives, and we are pleased to see the positive results,” said Barry Rempel, President & CEO of Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc. (WAA). “This diversification not only translates into more jobs for those in our community but helps to offset increasing costs, maintaining low costs for carriers serving this market and making Richardson International the airport of choice in our region.”

During the second quarter of 2012, WAA announced developments on the airport campus would include a new 7-Eleven, Petro-Canada and Harvey’s. In addition, WAA and the Town of Churchill established Churchill Transportation Inc. to work with the federal government and its airport to identify and address marketing and development opportunities in Churchill, and to enhance connectivity with the North.

This quarter, our community’s new air terminal was named one of the World’s Most Iconic Airports by the Travel Channel and one of the Coolest New Airport Terminals by Travel & Leisure.

Winnipeg Airports Authority is a community-based, non-share capital corporation that operates, manages, maintains and invests in your community airport, Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport.

Q2 2012

Contest

Enter for a chance to win your very own copy of Winnipeg Aiports Authority’s commemorative book: Transforming a Community, from airfield to airport city. To enter, correctly answer the question below and email it to communications@waa.ca. Please include your name, and a phone number along with your answer. Individuals with the correct answer will be entered in a draw for the book on August 8th. Good luck!

Question: Who was the first recipient of the President’s Award of Excellence?

Transforming a Communityfrom airfield to airport city

Winnipeg Airports Authority is a community-based, non-share capital corporation that operates, manages, maintains and invests in your community airport, Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport.

From the Blog17 Wing Honorary Colonel Change of AppointmentBy Barry Rempel, President & CEO of WAA

On June 20, 2012, 17 Wing hosted a Change of Appointment Ceremony. The day was one of competing emotions for me as I thought about the wonderful people I had met over the course of five and a half years of serving them as the Honorary Colonel, how much I will miss them and the excitement of stepping aside for someone who will doubtless do great things during his time in the role. The role of Honorary Colonel serves as a link between the community and the Royal Canadian Air Force. Honorary Colonels build and develop community support for their Wing, Squadron or School by enhancing the public profile for the unit. One of the most important attributes, however, is simply the time spent with all the members and their families. I leave the role as Honorary Colonel knowing my successor will do a tremendous job in upholding the traditions and standards of 17 Wing. Incoming Honorary Colonel, Ross Robinson, is the President & CEO of B.A. Robinson Co. Ltd., a family-owned plumbing, heating, electrical and lighting company. Ross has a long history of serving and supporting his community. He has been involved with a number of organizations including the Heath Sciences Centre Foundation, The United Way, the Neeginan Foundation, St John’s Ravenscourt and the Western Canada Aviation Museum. Ross also serves on the Board of Directors of Winnipeg Airports Authority. In thinking back over both the events of June 20th and my term as Honorary Colonel, I’ve come to truly appreciate that the Wing and WAA are really “neighbours” in more ways than simply because we share the airfield and runways. Through some projects that Mike O’Gorman and his team here at WAA have worked on, we look to find new ways to help each other out. The closer we have worked with the Wing, the more we get to know them, the greater the pride we take in the brave men and women who serve our country, just across the field. I will cherish the memories of my time as Honorary Colonel for “the Wing” and feel fortunate to have been given the opportunity to be of service to my community and country.

Incoming Honorary Colonel Ross Robinson, AFTC Commander Colonel Blaise Frawley, & outgoing Honorary Colonel Barry Rempel (Photo courtesy of Canadian Forces, Sergeant Bill McLeod)

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In the Community - Royal Canadian Air Force Run

Winnipeg Airports Authority was proud to sponsor the 2012 Royal Canadian Air Force Run on Sunday, May 27th. Proceeds from the run went to support the Military Families Fund and Soldier On.

Many WAA staff participated in the event held at 17 Wing. One brave staff person ran the 10K race, two ran the 5K race, and the rest of us took it a little slower in the Family Fun Walk around the base. Here are some photos of our team having fun at the run. (Pictured above from left to right: Rhoab Basco, Dianna Richardson & Tanice Houston)

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President’s Award of Excellence

Congratulations to Shola Ojeleye, a Customer Service Agent with WestJet (pictured left)and to Jeff Devaney, a Project Manager with Winnipeg Airports Authority (pictured right), on receiving the President’s Award of Excellence.

The President’s Award of Excellence is a prestigious award designed to recognize airport campus employees who RISE above their regular work responsibilities, and act in the interests of others. These contributions go beyond what is considered professional service, and positively impact the workplace, and/or those in the community.

Respect, Integrity, and Service Excellence are the day-to-day core values under which Winnipeg Airports Authority operates. An individual who RISEs above and beyond their regular work duties shows true understanding of what it means to represent and be a part of the growing airport campus.

Past recipients of the President’s Award of Excellence include Dina Serpa from Avion Services, Annabelle Espada from HMS Host, and Ma-Luisa Panganiban of Compass Group.