MET to have first-class private aviation terminal

Quebec-based JB Aviation Services (JBAS) has announced a $55 million investment at the Montreal Metropolitan Airport (MET) for the creation of a first-class private aviation terminal.

The investment marks a crucial step in the development of airport services for JBAS.

JBAS President Jocelin Bureau made the announcement Wednesday (June 12) on the sidelines of the International Economic Forum of the Americas (FEIA).

"This new private aviation terminal represents much more than just infrastructure,” said Bureau. “It embodies JB Aviation Services' commitment to service excellence and constant innovation. This project is a crucial milestone for our company, and we look forward to the many opportunities it will bring to our partners and our community."

Over 80 people gathered at the MET for the occasion, including partners, industry colleagues and representatives from the local community.

Aiming to guarantee first-rate aviation logistics, combining operational excellence and sustainable innovation, JBAS will offer five-star airport services for corporate and private passenger aircraft.

The company will also be able to offer flight shuttle logistics management services for workers in various sectors of activity throughout Quebec and Canada.

The new private terminal aims to enhance the passenger experience, notably by offering smaller, more fuel-efficient and quieter aircraft, all in line with MET's vision of responsible development.

Construction of the new terminal will start in Sept. 2024, with operations scheduled to begin in fall 2025.

Situated on a 500,000 sq. ft. site, the terminal will have a surface area of 141,000 sq. ft., including 100,000 sq. ft. of hangar space.

MET revealed its new name in February.

It came after the facility announced a partnership in 2023 with Porter Airlines for a new $200-million terminal.

Located 15 kilometres from Montreal, MET will be a nine-gate facility, designed to serve more than four million passengers annually.

Additional facilities will include barrier-free parking spaces, EV charging stations, shuttle bus pick-up and drop-off points, road connection from the property boundary to long-term parking lots, landscaping, and an aviation fuel farm.

As previously reported, Porter will operate at the new airport using a combination of Embraer E195-E2 and Dash 8-400 aircraft, serving cities across Canada.

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