Development of Winnipeg's Aviation Industry - Revision history

Gcook: /* Terminal Changes */

2026-03-17T19:15:44Z

Terminal Changes

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	Planning for the future continued after the initial changes which led to a decision in 2004 to build a new state-of-the-art terminal to provide the next generation of facilities and services. It would become the first airport terminal in Canada to be LEED-certified for its environmentally friendly concept. The plan also included a multi-level parkade, a new and improved roadway system and associated airside infrastructure. Great care was extended in selecting the team of architects, engineers and construction companies that would make the new airport happen. The final team included a strong local presence from Stantec. The facility was renamed in 2006, on the 80th anniversary of the establishment of Canada’s first commercial airline. The federal government announced then that Winnipeg’s airport would be renamed to honour the founder of Western Canadian Airlines to '''James Armstrong Richardson International Airport'''.		Planning for the future continued after the initial changes which led to a decision in 2004 to build a new state-of-the-art terminal to provide the next generation of facilities and services. It would become the first airport terminal in Canada to be LEED-certified for its environmentally friendly concept. The plan also included a multi-level parkade, a new and improved roadway system and associated airside infrastructure. Great care was extended in selecting the team of architects, engineers and construction companies that would make the new airport happen. The final team included a strong local presence from Stantec. The facility was renamed in 2006, on the 80th anniversary of the establishment of Canada’s first commercial airline. The federal government announced then that Winnipeg’s airport would be renamed to honour the founder of Western Canadian Airlines to '''James Armstrong Richardson International Airport'''.

	[[File:Winnipeg International Airport Comptuer Rendering of Proposed Airport, Photo Credit Stantec.JPG\|thumb\|left\|Winnipeg International Airport Computer Rendering of Proposed Airport, Photo Credit Stantec 2010.JPG]]		[[File:Winnipeg International Airport Comptuer Rendering of Proposed Airport, Photo Credit Stantec.JPG\|thumb\|500px\|left\|Winnipeg International Airport Computer Rendering of Proposed Airport, Photo Credit Stantec 2010.JPG]]

	A new LEED-certified airport terminal, designed by Argentine architect Cesar Pelli and Stantec was constructed in two phases, with construction beginning in 2007 and ending on October 30, 2011 when it was officially opened to the public. As of 2020, the economic impact of the airport was growing as passenger traffic increased, in addition to the airport’s continued rank as the busiest hub for freighter flights in Canada.		A new LEED-certified airport terminal, designed by Argentine architect Cesar Pelli and Stantec was constructed in two phases, with construction beginning in 2007 and ending on October 30, 2011 when it was officially opened to the public. As of 2020, the economic impact of the airport was growing as passenger traffic increased, in addition to the airport’s continued rank as the busiest hub for freighter flights in Canada.

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2026-03-17T19:15:19Z

Terminal Changes

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	Planning for the future continued after the initial changes which led to a decision in 2004 to build a new state-of-the-art terminal to provide the next generation of facilities and services. It would become the first airport terminal in Canada to be LEED-certified for its environmentally friendly concept. The plan also included a multi-level parkade, a new and improved roadway system and associated airside infrastructure. Great care was extended in selecting the team of architects, engineers and construction companies that would make the new airport happen. The final team included a strong local presence from Stantec. The facility was renamed in 2006, on the 80th anniversary of the establishment of Canada’s first commercial airline. The federal government announced then that Winnipeg’s airport would be renamed to honour the founder of Western Canadian Airlines to '''James Armstrong Richardson International Airport'''.		Planning for the future continued after the initial changes which led to a decision in 2004 to build a new state-of-the-art terminal to provide the next generation of facilities and services. It would become the first airport terminal in Canada to be LEED-certified for its environmentally friendly concept. The plan also included a multi-level parkade, a new and improved roadway system and associated airside infrastructure. Great care was extended in selecting the team of architects, engineers and construction companies that would make the new airport happen. The final team included a strong local presence from Stantec. The facility was renamed in 2006, on the 80th anniversary of the establishment of Canada’s first commercial airline. The federal government announced then that Winnipeg’s airport would be renamed to honour the founder of Western Canadian Airlines to '''James Armstrong Richardson International Airport'''.

	~~Insert photo~~ of ~~JAR Terminal Building~~.		[[File:Winnipeg International Airport Comptuer Rendering of Proposed Airport, Photo Credit Stantec.JPG\|thumb\|left\|Winnipeg International Airport Computer Rendering of Proposed Airport, Photo Credit Stantec 2010.JPG]]

	A new LEED-certified airport terminal, designed by Argentine architect Cesar Pelli and Stantec was constructed in two phases, with construction beginning in 2007 and ending on October 30, 2011 when it was officially opened to the public. As of 2020, the economic impact of the airport was growing as passenger traffic increased, in addition to the airport’s continued rank as the busiest hub for freighter flights in Canada.		A new LEED-certified airport terminal, designed by Argentine architect Cesar Pelli and Stantec was constructed in two phases, with construction beginning in 2007 and ending on October 30, 2011 when it was officially opened to the public. As of 2020, the economic impact of the airport was growing as passenger traffic increased, in addition to the airport’s continued rank as the busiest hub for freighter flights in Canada.

Gcook: /* Stevenson Field */

2026-03-17T19:13:58Z

Stevenson Field

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	Stevenson Field (named after famed bush pilot Fred Stevenson) was opened in 1928 with sod and clay runways. It came about following an offer in 1927 from the Canadian Department of National Defence, who offered two de Havilland Moth biplanes to any community that could provide a flying instructor, an air engineer, and a licensed airfield with housing and maintenance facilities. Members of the Aviation League of Manitoba formed the Winnipeg Aeroplane Club, signed a lease for 160 acres of land in St. James, and committed to construct an airport for Winnipeg. The field was located on the far west end of Winnipeg at the time, on high dry land on a windward site remarkably free of obstructions, three miles from downtown. It would become Canada’s first international airport in February of that year.		Stevenson Field (named after famed bush pilot Fred Stevenson) was opened in 1928 with sod and clay runways. It came about following an offer in 1927 from the Canadian Department of National Defence, who offered two de Havilland Moth biplanes to any community that could provide a flying instructor, an air engineer, and a licensed airfield with housing and maintenance facilities. Members of the Aviation League of Manitoba formed the Winnipeg Aeroplane Club, signed a lease for 160 acres of land in St. James, and committed to construct an airport for Winnipeg. The field was located on the far west end of Winnipeg at the time, on high dry land on a windward site remarkably free of obstructions, three miles from downtown. It would become Canada’s first international airport in February of that year.

	[[File:Stevenson Field Ariel Photograph, 1942.png\|thumb\|500px\|left\|Stevenson Field ~~Ariel~~ Photograph, 1942]]		[[File:Stevenson Field Ariel Photograph, 1942.png\|thumb\|500px\|left\|Stevenson Field Aerial Photograph, 1942]]

	In 1929, Stevenson Field was designated suitable for the eastern terminus of the Western Air Mail Route, provided that runway night lights be installed. The City of Winnipeg undertook the installation in agreement with the federal government, with the Winnipeg Flying Club responsible for maintenance.		In 1929, Stevenson Field was designated suitable for the eastern terminus of the Western Air Mail Route, provided that runway night lights be installed. The City of Winnipeg undertook the installation in agreement with the federal government, with the Winnipeg Flying Club responsible for maintenance.

Gcook: /* Trans-Canada Airlines */

2026-03-17T19:12:26Z

Trans-Canada Airlines

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	When Jack Dyment retired in 1958, the newly renamed Winnipeg International Airport was home to TCA, the Canadian division of the Bristol Aeroplane Company, and it also had a large military presence, making the airport Winnipeg’s largest industry. The TCA historic head office was home to the Western Canada Aviation Museum until 2022 when a new museum was built further west of the original hanger location. The museum is abuzz with more than 100 volunteers, many of whom worked for TCA during the heyday of Winnipeg’s passenger aviation.		When Jack Dyment retired in 1958, the newly renamed Winnipeg International Airport was home to TCA, the Canadian division of the Bristol Aeroplane Company, and it also had a large military presence, making the airport Winnipeg’s largest industry. The TCA historic head office was home to the Western Canada Aviation Museum until 2022 when a new museum was built further west of the original hanger location. The museum is abuzz with more than 100 volunteers, many of whom worked for TCA during the heyday of Winnipeg’s passenger aviation.

	[[File:Royal-Aviation-Museum-of-Western-Canada Drone Winnipeg July-2022 Credit-Travel-Manitoba-0331-2048x1364.jpg\|thumb\|~~right~~\|700px\|Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada, Drone shot, Winnipeg July-2022, Credit-Travel-Manitoba]]		[[File:Royal-Aviation-Museum-of-Western-Canada Drone Winnipeg July-2022 Credit-Travel-Manitoba-0331-2048x1364.jpg\|thumb\|left\|700px\|Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada, Drone shot, Winnipeg July-2022, Credit-Travel-Manitoba]]

	==Stevenson Field==		==Stevenson Field==

Gcook: /* Stevenson Field */

2026-03-17T19:11:43Z

Stevenson Field

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	Stevenson Field (named after famed bush pilot Fred Stevenson) was opened in 1928 with sod and clay runways. It came about following an offer in 1927 from the Canadian Department of National Defence, who offered two de Havilland Moth biplanes to any community that could provide a flying instructor, an air engineer, and a licensed airfield with housing and maintenance facilities. Members of the Aviation League of Manitoba formed the Winnipeg Aeroplane Club, signed a lease for 160 acres of land in St. James, and committed to construct an airport for Winnipeg. The field was located on the far west end of Winnipeg at the time, on high dry land on a windward site remarkably free of obstructions, three miles from downtown. It would become Canada’s first international airport in February of that year.		Stevenson Field (named after famed bush pilot Fred Stevenson) was opened in 1928 with sod and clay runways. It came about following an offer in 1927 from the Canadian Department of National Defence, who offered two de Havilland Moth biplanes to any community that could provide a flying instructor, an air engineer, and a licensed airfield with housing and maintenance facilities. Members of the Aviation League of Manitoba formed the Winnipeg Aeroplane Club, signed a lease for 160 acres of land in St. James, and committed to construct an airport for Winnipeg. The field was located on the far west end of Winnipeg at the time, on high dry land on a windward site remarkably free of obstructions, three miles from downtown. It would become Canada’s first international airport in February of that year.

	[[File:Stevenson Field Ariel Photograph, 1942.png\|thumb\|left\|Stevenson Field Ariel Photograph, 1942]]		[[File:Stevenson Field Ariel Photograph, 1942.png\|thumb\|500px\|left\|Stevenson Field Ariel Photograph, 1942]]

	In 1929, Stevenson Field was designated suitable for the eastern terminus of the Western Air Mail Route, provided that runway night lights be installed. The City of Winnipeg undertook the installation in agreement with the federal government, with the Winnipeg Flying Club responsible for maintenance.		In 1929, Stevenson Field was designated suitable for the eastern terminus of the Western Air Mail Route, provided that runway night lights be installed. The City of Winnipeg undertook the installation in agreement with the federal government, with the Winnipeg Flying Club responsible for maintenance.

Gcook: /* Trans-Canada Airlines */

2026-03-17T19:11:20Z

Trans-Canada Airlines

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	To ensure a steady influx of new talent, Dyment introduced a comprehensive ground-crew training program in the 1950s. Many of these new employees were hired at the ‘learner’ level directly out of high school. Each new hire on the engineering staff was trained in every aspect of ground operations over a six-tiered, 3-year-long program.		To ensure a steady influx of new talent, Dyment introduced a comprehensive ground-crew training program in the 1950s. Many of these new employees were hired at the ‘learner’ level directly out of high school. Each new hire on the engineering staff was trained in every aspect of ground operations over a six-tiered, 3-year-long program.

			[[File:Transcanada AirLines Hanger - Western Canada Aviation Museum photo Brent Gair.jpg\|thumb\|left\|700px\|Trans-Canada AirLines Hanger - Western Canada Aviation Museum, photo credit - Brent Gair]]

	When Jack Dyment retired in 1958, the newly renamed Winnipeg International Airport was home to TCA, the Canadian division of the Bristol Aeroplane Company, and it also had a large military presence, making the airport Winnipeg’s largest industry. The TCA historic head office was home to the Western Canada Aviation Museum until 2022 when a new museum was built further west of the original hanger location. The museum is abuzz with more than 100 volunteers, many of whom worked for TCA during the heyday of Winnipeg’s passenger aviation.		When Jack Dyment retired in 1958, the newly renamed Winnipeg International Airport was home to TCA, the Canadian division of the Bristol Aeroplane Company, and it also had a large military presence, making the airport Winnipeg’s largest industry. The TCA historic head office was home to the Western Canada Aviation Museum until 2022 when a new museum was built further west of the original hanger location. The museum is abuzz with more than 100 volunteers, many of whom worked for TCA during the heyday of Winnipeg’s passenger aviation.

	~~[[File:Transcanada AirLines Hanger - Western Canada Aviation Museum photo Brent Gair.jpg\|thumb\|left\|700px\|Trans-Canada AirLines Hanger - Western Canada Aviation Museum, photo credit - Brent Gair]]~~

	[[File:Royal-Aviation-Museum-of-Western-Canada Drone Winnipeg July-2022 Credit-Travel-Manitoba-0331-2048x1364.jpg\|thumb\|right\|700px\|Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada, Drone shot, Winnipeg July-2022, Credit-Travel-Manitoba]]		[[File:Royal-Aviation-Museum-of-Western-Canada Drone Winnipeg July-2022 Credit-Travel-Manitoba-0331-2048x1364.jpg\|thumb\|right\|700px\|Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada, Drone shot, Winnipeg July-2022, Credit-Travel-Manitoba]]

Gcook: /* Stevenson Field */

2026-03-17T19:10:38Z

Stevenson Field

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	Stevenson Field (named after famed bush pilot Fred Stevenson) was opened in 1928 with sod and clay runways. It came about following an offer in 1927 from the Canadian Department of National Defence, who offered two de Havilland Moth biplanes to any community that could provide a flying instructor, an air engineer, and a licensed airfield with housing and maintenance facilities. Members of the Aviation League of Manitoba formed the Winnipeg Aeroplane Club, signed a lease for 160 acres of land in St. James, and committed to construct an airport for Winnipeg. The field was located on the far west end of Winnipeg at the time, on high dry land on a windward site remarkably free of obstructions, three miles from downtown. It would become Canada’s first international airport in February of that year.		Stevenson Field (named after famed bush pilot Fred Stevenson) was opened in 1928 with sod and clay runways. It came about following an offer in 1927 from the Canadian Department of National Defence, who offered two de Havilland Moth biplanes to any community that could provide a flying instructor, an air engineer, and a licensed airfield with housing and maintenance facilities. Members of the Aviation League of Manitoba formed the Winnipeg Aeroplane Club, signed a lease for 160 acres of land in St. James, and committed to construct an airport for Winnipeg. The field was located on the far west end of Winnipeg at the time, on high dry land on a windward site remarkably free of obstructions, three miles from downtown. It would become Canada’s first international airport in February of that year.

	~~insert figure of Figure 1~~: Stevenson Field 1942		[[File:Stevenson Field Ariel Photograph, 1942.png\|thumb\|left\|Stevenson Field Ariel Photograph, 1942]]

	In 1929, Stevenson Field was designated suitable for the eastern terminus of the Western Air Mail Route, provided that runway night lights be installed. The City of Winnipeg undertook the installation in agreement with the federal government, with the Winnipeg Flying Club responsible for maintenance.		In 1929, Stevenson Field was designated suitable for the eastern terminus of the Western Air Mail Route, provided that runway night lights be installed. The City of Winnipeg undertook the installation in agreement with the federal government, with the Winnipeg Flying Club responsible for maintenance.

Gcook: /* Trans-Canada Airlines */

2026-03-17T18:48:10Z

Trans-Canada Airlines

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	To ensure a steady influx of new talent, Dyment introduced a comprehensive ground-crew training program in the 1950s. Many of these new employees were hired at the ‘learner’ level directly out of high school. Each new hire on the engineering staff was trained in every aspect of ground operations over a six-tiered, 3-year-long program.		To ensure a steady influx of new talent, Dyment introduced a comprehensive ground-crew training program in the 1950s. Many of these new employees were hired at the ‘learner’ level directly out of high school. Each new hire on the engineering staff was trained in every aspect of ground operations over a six-tiered, 3-year-long program.

	When Jack Dyment retired in 1958, the newly renamed Winnipeg International Airport was home to TCA, the Canadian division of the Bristol Aeroplane Company, and it also had a large military presence, making the airport Winnipeg’s largest industry. ~~Today the~~ TCA historic head office is home to the Western Canada Aviation Museum~~. We need an update to reflect the~~ new museum location. The ~~building remains~~ abuzz with more than 100 volunteers, many of whom worked for TCA during the heyday of Winnipeg’s passenger aviation.		When Jack Dyment retired in 1958, the newly renamed Winnipeg International Airport was home to TCA, the Canadian division of the Bristol Aeroplane Company, and it also had a large military presence, making the airport Winnipeg’s largest industry. The TCA historic head office was home to the Western Canada Aviation Museum until 2022 when a new museum was built further west of the original hanger location. The museum is abuzz with more than 100 volunteers, many of whom worked for TCA during the heyday of Winnipeg’s passenger aviation.

	[[File:Transcanada AirLines Hanger - Western Canada Aviation Museum photo Brent Gair.jpg\|thumb\|left\|700px\|Trans-Canada AirLines Hanger - Western Canada Aviation Museum, photo credit - Brent Gair]]		[[File:Transcanada AirLines Hanger - Western Canada Aviation Museum photo Brent Gair.jpg\|thumb\|left\|700px\|Trans-Canada AirLines Hanger - Western Canada Aviation Museum, photo credit - Brent Gair]]

Gcook: /* Trans-Canada Airlines */

2026-03-17T18:46:08Z

Trans-Canada Airlines

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	When Jack Dyment retired in 1958, the newly renamed Winnipeg International Airport was home to TCA, the Canadian division of the Bristol Aeroplane Company, and it also had a large military presence, making the airport Winnipeg’s largest industry. Today the TCA historic head office is home to the Western Canada Aviation Museum. We need an update to reflect the new museum location. The building remains abuzz with more than 100 volunteers, many of whom worked for TCA during the heyday of Winnipeg’s passenger aviation.		When Jack Dyment retired in 1958, the newly renamed Winnipeg International Airport was home to TCA, the Canadian division of the Bristol Aeroplane Company, and it also had a large military presence, making the airport Winnipeg’s largest industry. Today the TCA historic head office is home to the Western Canada Aviation Museum. We need an update to reflect the new museum location. The building remains abuzz with more than 100 volunteers, many of whom worked for TCA during the heyday of Winnipeg’s passenger aviation.

	[[File:Transcanada AirLines Hanger - Western Canada Aviation Museum photo Brent Gair.jpg\|thumb\|left\|~~600px~~\|Trans-Canada AirLines Hanger - Western Canada Aviation Museum, photo credit - Brent Gair~~.jpg~~]]		[[File:Transcanada AirLines Hanger - Western Canada Aviation Museum photo Brent Gair.jpg\|thumb\|left\|700px\|Trans-Canada AirLines Hanger - Western Canada Aviation Museum, photo credit - Brent Gair]]

	[[File:Royal-Aviation-Museum-of-Western-Canada Drone Winnipeg July-2022 Credit-Travel-Manitoba-0331-2048x1364.jpg\|thumb\|right\|~~600px~~\|Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada, Drone shot, Winnipeg July-2022, Credit-Travel-Manitoba]]		[[File:Royal-Aviation-Museum-of-Western-Canada Drone Winnipeg July-2022 Credit-Travel-Manitoba-0331-2048x1364.jpg\|thumb\|right\|700px\|Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada, Drone shot, Winnipeg July-2022, Credit-Travel-Manitoba]]

	==Stevenson Field==		==Stevenson Field==

Gcook: /* Trans-Canada Airlines */

2026-03-17T18:45:05Z

Trans-Canada Airlines

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	When Jack Dyment retired in 1958, the newly renamed Winnipeg International Airport was home to TCA, the Canadian division of the Bristol Aeroplane Company, and it also had a large military presence, making the airport Winnipeg’s largest industry. Today the TCA historic head office is home to the Western Canada Aviation Museum. We need an update to reflect the new museum location. The building remains abuzz with more than 100 volunteers, many of whom worked for TCA during the heyday of Winnipeg’s passenger aviation.		When Jack Dyment retired in 1958, the newly renamed Winnipeg International Airport was home to TCA, the Canadian division of the Bristol Aeroplane Company, and it also had a large military presence, making the airport Winnipeg’s largest industry. Today the TCA historic head office is home to the Western Canada Aviation Museum. We need an update to reflect the new museum location. The building remains abuzz with more than 100 volunteers, many of whom worked for TCA during the heyday of Winnipeg’s passenger aviation.

	[[File:Transcanada AirLines Hanger - Western Canada Aviation Museum photo Brent Gair.jpg\|thumb\|left\|~~500px~~\|Trans-Canada AirLines Hanger - Western Canada Aviation Museum, photo credit - Brent Gair.jpg]]		[[File:Transcanada AirLines Hanger - Western Canada Aviation Museum photo Brent Gair.jpg\|thumb\|left\|600px\|Trans-Canada AirLines Hanger - Western Canada Aviation Museum, photo credit - Brent Gair.jpg]]

	[[File:Royal-Aviation-Museum-of-Western-Canada Drone Winnipeg July-2022 Credit-Travel-Manitoba-0331-2048x1364.jpg\|thumb\|right\|~~500px~~\|Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada, Drone shot, Winnipeg July-2022, Credit-Travel-Manitoba]]		[[File:Royal-Aviation-Museum-of-Western-Canada Drone Winnipeg July-2022 Credit-Travel-Manitoba-0331-2048x1364.jpg\|thumb\|right\|600px\|Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada, Drone shot, Winnipeg July-2022, Credit-Travel-Manitoba]]

	==Stevenson Field==		==Stevenson Field==