GMIAA Highlights 2025 Performance and Future Growth at 2026 Annual General Meeting

Greater Moncton, May 5, 2026—The Greater Moncton International Airport Authority (GMIAA) held its 2026 Annual General Meeting on May 5, 2026, at the Airport Operations Facility in Dieppe, NB. This meeting highlighted key achievements from 2025 and outlined the organization’s strategic direction for the year ahead.

Guided by a newly defined vision of Connecting Atlantic Canada to the World, GMIAA continues to deliver on its mission by ensuring safe, reliable airport operations while delivering an exceptional guest experience. Supported by clear strategic priorities —guest experience, enabling cargo growth, land and infrastructure, and environmental stewardship, YQM is positioned for continued growth and long-term success.

“Our success is built on collaboration, across our team, our partners and our community and that collective effort continues to position YQM for the future.” said Courtney Burns, President, and CEO of GMIAA.

In 2025, YQM delivered steady performance and continued investments across its key priorities:

• Welcomed 656,246 passengers, demonstrating continued stability with passenger volumes remaining consistent with 2024.
• Enabled cargo growth with 25 international flights exporting live lobster to Europe and Asia, highlighted by the introduction of ASL Belgium Airlines to YQM for the first time.
• Invested in two new passenger boarding bridges, providing a more modern and accessible experience for travellers.
• Added direct service to Toronto Pearson (YYZ) with Porter Airlines on its Embraer E195-E2 for the summer season.
• Strengthened summer service, including the return of seasonal service to Edmonton with WestJet and enhanced service to Calgary.
• Welcomed back direct service to Ottawa with Air Canada, offering additional options for travellers.
• Continued to offer winter sun service with Air Transat and Sunwing Vacations, supporting strong seasonal demand.
• Opened Connections Café Souvenir, providing a new pre-security food and beverage offering.
• Renewed its Level 2 certification in the Airport Council International (ACI) Airport Carbon Accreditation Program. A few initiatives that supported this are:
  • Installation of EV charging stations for passengers.
  • Addition of EV vehicles to the airport fleet.
  • Upgraded airfield runway edge lighting to LED.
  • Introduction of a pre-security liquid disposal bin.

During the meeting, GMIAA presented its audited financial statements and provided updates to its Board of Directors, including recognition of outgoing member Scott Lewis for his nine years of service and the appointment of Michelle Duffie.

 

“2026 brings exciting opportunities for YQM, including the launch of service with Flair Airlines to Toronto Pearson beginning May 15 and new service to Montréal Metropolitan Airport with Porter Airlines starting June 19, strengthening domestic connectivity for our region,” added Courtney Burns. “As demand grows, we are actively planning the next phase of YQM’s evolution, including the early stages of a future terminal expansion, advancing our vision of connecting Atlantic Canada to the world.”

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YQM connects Atlantic Canada to the world through passenger travel and air cargo. With a focus on safety, reliability and the guest experience, the airport continues to invest in infrastructure and partnerships that drive regional growth. YQM generates over $309 million in annual economic activity and supports more than 1,340 jobs in New Brunswick.

Your journey starts at YQM.

 

Media Relations
Lauren Guitard, Sr. Corporate Communications Specialist
M: (506) 850 2592
lguitard@cyqm.ca