Senior airport officials and Canadian legislators gathered recently to celebrate the beginning of construction on Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)’s new, multi-billion dollar infrastructure project. The Pearson LIFT (Long‑term Investment in Facilities and Terminals) program will install new airfield lighting control and management systems; expanded electric vehicle charging; cleaner heating systems and energy network upgrades; an updated baggage system; and an expanded, over 23,000,000-square-foot airfield.
“Today marks a pivotal moment, the culmination of three years of planning, analysis, competitive procurement and collaboration with industry partners and air carriers to deliver a state‑of‑the‑art airfield that will make Toronto Pearson one of the most efficient and digitally-advanced airports in the industry,” said Deborah Flint, YYZ’s president and CEO. “This is an investment that increases capacity for global trade with Canada. Passengers can be more confident in their journeys through North America’s 2nd most internationally-connected airport.”
