Regional Air Transportation Initiative (RATI) funding of over $18.8 million in federal support for 11 airports and two air carriers in B.C
On February 22nd, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, announced Regional Air Transportation Initiative (RATI) funding of over $18.8 million in federal support for 11 airports and two air carriers in B.C
This funding will ensure airports and carriers can continue essential routine maintenance and facility operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. It will help maintain employment and restore growth in the region as we work to build back from the pandemic.
For the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Region
The City of Williams Lake ~ Williams Lake Airport ~ Williams Lake received $130,000
Cariboo Regional District ~ Cariboo Regional Airport ~ Anahim Lake received $54,720
City of Quesnel ~ Quesnel Regional Airport ~ Quesnel recieved $326,518
Pacific Coastal Airlines Limited and Central Mountain Air Ltd. two air carriers also received funding.
More info here.
