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gtaa_logo.gifNews Release: GTAA Update On Operations At Toronto Pearson International Airport

A press conference was held by the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) at 09:00 edt. to provide an update on the overrun of Air France Flight No. 358 and the present operations of Toronto Pearson International Airport.

The airport is operational. Approximately 540 flights from a number of airlines were cancelled yesterday as a result of both the Air France overrun and the extreme weather conditions at the airport.

At present, Toronto Pearson has three of its five runways operational. A fourth runway is expected to be reopened after an aerial observation has been conducted by the Transportation Safety Board. This reopening will aid operations and the clearing of backlogged flights and is expected around mid-day. Passengers are strongly urged to contact their respective airline prior to coming to the airport to check on the status of their flight. The Authority's web site (www.gtaa.com) will be updated with information as it becomes available.

The response by the GTAA's Emergency Services and outside agencies involved in this situation is to be commended. The response time from the initial call to having first responders on scene was approximately 52 seconds. At this time, the fire has been contained and crews continue to douse hot
spots of the aircraft.

The scene of the incident has been secured and is being controlled by the Peel Regional Police. The Transportation Safety Board is at the airport and their investigation has begun.

Another press conference is schedule for today at 15:00 edt. It is anticipated those in attendance will include Transport Minister Jean C. Lapierre, representatives from Air France, officials from the GTAA, GTAA Emergency Services personnel, Toronto EMS, Peel EMS, Transportation Safety Board, Peel Regional Police, Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services and the R.C.M.P.

The press conference will take place at the GTAA Administration Building located at 3111 Convair Drive (Hwy. 401 & Renforth Drive).

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