2010 News Archives
December 2010: PSMI, a Division of GENIVAR, is teaming up with Vancouver Airport Services on the design of the recently announced Runway / Taxiway Rehabilitation project at the Canadian Rockies International Airport (CRIA) in Cranbrook, BC. Approximately $5.3M of funding has been allocated to the project through the Federal Government’s Airport Capital Assistance Program (ACAP).
PSMI has commenced the design work and Plan of Construction Operations for the project which will see the rehabilitation of Runway 16-34, along with Taxiway A and Taxiway B by Hot-in-place Recycling of the existing pavements followed by an asphalt overlay. We look forward to working with YVRAS, the City of Cranbrook and the CRIA on this exciting project.
December 2010: Work continues at a steady pace at the Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport. PSMI, a Division of GENIVAR (PSMI) will be working with the Saskatoon Airport Authority (SAA) on a Hard Pavement Inspection Report that will assesses and document the current condition of all paved surfaces at the Airport, including all airside and landside surfaces. This document is essential for continued safe operations in and around the airport area.
The year 2010 also saw the construction of a new de-icing facility along with an apron expansion. PSMI was selected to provide planning, design and construction supervision support to the SAA for these new facilities. This project will allow the Airport to have a dedicated area for plane de-icing which will increase the effectiveness of airport operations in winter conditions, including an upgraded fluid collection system to ensure all environmental regulations are being met. The apron expansion will provide additional parking and manoeuvring area for groundload aircraft, which is an important aspect of the Airport’s flight operations. We continue to take pride in working with the great team at SAA on these projects
December 2010: The Ottawa office of PSMI will be moving over the holidays! Thereby taking advantage of efficiencies of having nearly 500 professionals located in the Ottawa-Gatineau Region, PSMI's Ottawa staff will continue to offer technical support services for the ALFA Airport Billing System as well as other Airport Consulting services to our clients both within the region and across the world from our new office. Check our Contact Us page for our new address and telephone number effective January 3, 2011.
September 2010: The Dauphin Airport and PSMI, a division of GENIVAR are teaming up to improve safety at the Airport. In receiving $1,024,427 in funding from the Airport Capital Assistance Program (ACAP), the Airport will be able to make important improvements to its electrical and lighting infrastructure. The improvements to the main Runway 14 - 32 include replacing edgelighting, installing PAPI’s and improving approach lighting. Work also includes replacing two wind indicators and the rotating beacon and apron floodlighting. PSMI is providing engineering design, contract administration and construction supervision services for the project, which is scheduled to commence in September of this year.
September 2010: PSMI, a division of GENIVAR would like to congratulate the Northern New Brunswick Airport Authority Inc. on receiving $2.2 million in funding from the Airport Capital Assistance Program (ACAP) for improvements to the Bathurst Airport. These funds include $1.9 million for the rehabilitation of Runway 10-28 and $326,402 to replace the existing runway sweeper and snow plow truck. PSMI will be assisting Roy Consultants to provide engineering design and construction support for the runway rehabilitation project. PSMI is looking forward to working with the Airport Authority and Roy Consultants on this important project.
September 2, 2010: The GENIVAR Income Fund (″GENIVAR″), a leading Canadian engineering firm, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Pryde Schropp McComb Inc. (″PSMI″), an Ontario-based firm specializing in engineering, project management, planning and software solutions for the aviation industry. PSMI has a staff of over 40 employees based in offices in Ontario and Alberta and provides services to airports across Canada and internationally. Click here for the press release.
July 2010: Pryde Schropp McComb, Inc. is pleased to announce Peel Airports Ltd. of the UK has selected PSMI’s ALFA Airport Billing Software to replace their existing non-aeronautical billing system. The airport will undertake the implementation process during the third and fourth quarters of 2010. ALFA will be used to centrally manage lease and concession contracts and the associated billings for their three (3) airports: Liverpool John Lennon Airport, Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield and Durham Tees Valley Airport. Data from ALFA will be interfaced with Peel Airports’ Sage ACCPAC Financial Management System. PSMI is happy to welcome our first UK airports to the ALFA Family.
June 2010: The Greater Sudbury Airport has selected Pryde Schropp McComb, Inc. to assist the Airport in developing a Reduced Visibility Operations Plan (RVOP). This important effort will develop procedures that will allow departure operations and taxiing after landing when the visibility is below RVR2600 down to RVR1200 at the Airport. The work includes the creation of a RVOP as well as amendments to the Canada Flight Supplement, Airport Operations Manual and other affected airport plans and procedures. An optional RVOP training program has also been proposed as part of this project.
June 2010: Southport Aerospace Centre Inc. has selected Pryde Schropp McComb, Inc. to complete planning and design for the rehabilitation of Taxiway Delta at Portage La Prairie/Southport Airport. This important project will include a pavement assessment and subdrain inspection of the 24 metre by 1,585 metre taxiway that interconnects the threshold of Runway 31L to Runway 01-19. Based on the results of this work, a full rehabilitation design and tender package will be completed with construction planned in 2011. This marks the seventh project PSMI has been a part of in the last seven (7) years at Portage La Prairie/Southport.
June 2010: Pryde Schropp McComb, Inc. has been selected by the Greater Sudbury Airport to develop an updated Airport Land Use Plan. The Land Use Plan will guide future development at the Airport in an efficient and cost effective manner, while recognizing the Airport’s strategic operational and business objectives. The scope of the project includes a review of: Airside protective zoning requirements; availability of utilities and services; enhancement of revenue opportunities; appropriate size and mix of commercial lot development; appropriate mix of aviation and non-aviation commercial development; and proposed phasing of future development.
June 2010: Pryde Schropp McComb, Inc. is pleased to announce that Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has selected PSMI’s ALFA Airport Billing Software to replace their existing billing system. The airport will undertake the implementation process during the third quarter of 2010. ALFA will be used to centrally generate aeronautical billing for this fast growing airport and will be interfaced with the Toronto Port Authority's Microsoft Dynamics Financial Management System.
May 2010: The Thompson Regional Airport Authority (TRAA) and PSMI will be teaming up again in 2010 to complete the second phase of Taxiway Echo construction at the Thompson Regional Airport. In 2009 PSMI provided engineering services for the site grading scope related to the taxiway construction. In 2010 PSMI will continue to provide engineering services for construction of the pavement structure and drainage piping. With the TRAA waiting on an application for funding to undertake a major rehabilitation of Runway 06-24 in 2010 and the runway currently having only one taxi route to the northfield, the TRAA plans for Taxiway Echo will ensure an alternative route to the northfield to maintain a safe operating environment during construction. The project is scheduled for completion by August.
April 2010: Pryde Schropp McComb Inc. (PSMI) has been retained by the Saskatoon Airport Authority to undertake a land use study which will examine potential land development opportunities associated with Aprons VI and VII at Saskatoon International Airport. The Airport has seen a high level of interest in development at the Airport due to their continued growth. As part of the study PSMI will identify key requirements and strategic operational/business objectives that will guide the preparation of land use concepts.
April 2010: North Peace Airport Services has selected PSMI to complete an asset management plan for the existing water distribution system located at the North Peace Regional Airport. The project will produce an inventory of all the water distribution system assets including prioritization of the cost of rehabilitation and replacement of the entire system’s assets. PSMI will also be in charge of preparing a financial recovery plan for replacing the various assets of the distribution system.
April 2010: The Regina Airport Authority has selected PSMI to complete the design, tendering, and construction management of the Runway 08-26 and 13-31 Restoration at the Regina International Airport. The project scope also includes the expansion of Apron 1 concrete surfaces by approximately 9,000 m2, including the associated extension of the de-icing facility and electrical works to accommodate additional aircraft parking. The Restoration of both YQR Runways 08-26 (6,200ft) and 13-31 (7,900ft) will involve a series of carefully planned construction sequencing plans in order to minimize disruption to airport operations. It is anticipated that the rehabilitation of the Runway 13-31 pavement surfaces and Apron 1 expansion will be completed in the summer of 2011, followed by the restoration of Runway 08-26 in 2012.
March 2010: The Grande Prairie Airport has selected PSMI to complete the design, tendering and construction management of the overhead signage and street lighting installation as part of an overall visual aids modernization program at the airport. The proposed street lighting would be installed along Range Road 63 (Airport Road) beginning from at the intersection of Highway 43 and continuing north for roughly one kilometer to the entrance of the Terminal ring road. It is anticipated that 3 illuminated overhead directional signs and approximately 25 street lights will be installed and strategically positioned under the Obstacle Limitation Surface of Runway 30. Tendering is expected to be set for May/June, with Construction in the summer of 2010.
February 2010: Pryde Schropp McComb, Inc. is pleased to announce that Gander International Airport has selected PSMI’s ALFA Airport Billing Software to replace their existing billing system. Implementation and training for all three ALFA modules is scheduled for Q1 2010. ALFA will be used to generate both aeronautical and non-aeronautical billing. Data from ALFA will be interfaced with the airport's Sage BusinessVision Accounting software.
January 2010: Pryde Schropp McComb, Inc. is pleased to announce that Edmonton Airports has selected PSMI’s ALFA Airport Billing Software to replace their existing billing system. Edmonton Airports will undertake the implementation process during the first quarter of 2010 making them our 30th Canadian installation. ALFA will be used to centrally generate aeronautical and non-aeronautical billing for multiple airports sites with data from ALFA being interfaced with the airport's SunSystems Financial Management System.