MEDIA ADVISORY: Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport to announce key milestone towards next era of convenience and connectivity

TORONTO, May 28, 2024 /CNW/ - On Wednesday, May 29 at 1:00 pm EST, officials from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport will announce a significant milestone toward delivering United States Customs and Border Protection (US CBP) Preclearance at the airport, ushering in a new era of connectivity and convenience from the heart of downtown Toronto.

WHAT:	As the latest step in a more connected Toronto, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is pleased to announce the selection of a construction management firm and baggage handling service provider in association with ongoing work to deliver a United States Customs and Border Protection Preclearance facility at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, and details on the commencement of work. The benefits of Preclearance have been demonstrated at 15 airports around the world, and recent research by York Aviation indicates that Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has the potential to deliver $5.3 billion in economic output through the increased aviation activity that Preclearance will bring about.
WHO:	RJ Steenstra, President and CEO, PortsToronto
	Sandra Pupatello, Board Chair, PortsToronto
	Neil Pakey, President and CEO, Nieuport Aviation
	Representatives from the selected firms
WHEN:	Wednesday, May 29, 1:00 pm
WHERE:	Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, 2 Eireann Quay, Toronto, ON
	Arrivals level of passenger terminal
PHOTO OP:	Media are invited to take photos and/or video and participate in a Q&A following remarks.
RSVP:	Media are asked to RSVP by 8:00 am, Wednesday, May 29

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About Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)

Offering service to more than 20 cities in Canada and the U.S., with connection opportunities to more than 100 international destinations via our airlines' networks, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is an important international gateway that will offer US Preclearance in 2025. The airport is a key driver to Toronto's economy, generating more than $2.1 billion in total economic output and supporting 4,450 jobs, including 2,080 directly associated with the airport's operations. Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has served its community for 85 years from its iconic location on the Toronto waterfront, where it facilitates healthcare for Ontarians by providing a base for medevac services connected to local hospitals. Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is committed to achieving its vision of cleaner, greener and quieter operations, and is renowned for its unique travel experience, efficiency, and customer service, having won a host of passenger-driven and environmental achievement awards. Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is owned and operated by PortsToronto. 

SOURCE Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport

Media Contact: Jessica Pellerin, Senior Manager, Communications, PortsToronto, Cell: [phone], E-mail: [email protected]