Many airports are still pulling up from the loss of 50 percent or more of their yearly income during the COVID-19 shutdown. OEI President Rob Beynon addresses the struggles facing regional airports in a feature article in the IAAE Canada Airport Magazine.
The Town of Qualicum Beach, BC has engaged OEI to provide a multiphase assessment of the town’s airport. The consultation includes interviewing key stakeholders, a situation briefing, and opportunities for public engagement.
Rob Beynon, Operations Economics Inc. Founder and President, spoke at the first Union of BC Municipalities in-person conference since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Black Press Media reported Mr. Beynon's comments.
Muskoka Airport contracted with Tetra Tech and OEI to develop a Master Plan, an economic impact analysis, and subsequent planning support. To date, OEI has delivered an economic impact study and financial analysis of proposed projects.
OEI has provided operational, marketing, research, and other executive services to the City of Castlegar to see the airport transition to the level of service and operations regulators require and the people of the West Kootenays deserve.
Working collaboratively with the First Nations Health Authority, the team of OEI and Stantec has completed the first phase in FNHA’s road map to medical evacuation infrastructure for First Nation communities across British Columbia.
OEI analyzed the demand for air service in one of the last regions in the world without aviation: Tokelau. Working with Calibre Engineering New Zealand and Tetra Tech, OEI prepared an air services demand analysis for a proposed airport on Tokelau.
Working with the First Nations Health Authority, OEI developed a road map for planning medical evacuation infrastructure for First Nation communities across BC.
Bella Bella will see the return of regular non-stop passenger flights to and from Vancouver International Airport beginning August 10.