sjc
Active Member
With the extension of the subway to Downsview a few years ago, Downsview Airport has become very conveniently located by transit for many people in Toronto.
It is privately owned by Bombardier. Do they have an agreement with the city or the federal government preventing the introduction of commercial flights? If Bombardier allowed it, could an airline offer service from Downsview? (For example, commuter service to Ottawa -- although, with a 7000 foot runway, many more destinations are possible)
A terminal could be built across the street from Downsview subway station -- a tunnel under the Allen Road could give pedestrian access -- and it would be easy to reach by transit from downtown (and just a couple of stops from regional transit at Yorkdale).
EDIT: Alternatively, the terminal could go next to the new Sheppard West subway station, which is also close to the runway and may give future access to GO transit as well.
What if someone came to Bombardier and offered to buy a bunch of C-series planes if they could fly at least some of them out of Downsview? Is there a law or agreement (similar to the Tripartite Agreement that the Island Airport has) that would prevent this?
It is privately owned by Bombardier. Do they have an agreement with the city or the federal government preventing the introduction of commercial flights? If Bombardier allowed it, could an airline offer service from Downsview? (For example, commuter service to Ottawa -- although, with a 7000 foot runway, many more destinations are possible)
A terminal could be built across the street from Downsview subway station -- a tunnel under the Allen Road could give pedestrian access -- and it would be easy to reach by transit from downtown (and just a couple of stops from regional transit at Yorkdale).
EDIT: Alternatively, the terminal could go next to the new Sheppard West subway station, which is also close to the runway and may give future access to GO transit as well.
What if someone came to Bombardier and offered to buy a bunch of C-series planes if they could fly at least some of them out of Downsview? Is there a law or agreement (similar to the Tripartite Agreement that the Island Airport has) that would prevent this?
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