Annual Report

Introduction

MET – Montreal Metropolitan Airport

The year 2024 laid the foundations for what the MET – Montreal Metropolitan Airport will soon become.

Marked by a series of structural initiatives preparing the airport for the opening of the new terminal, this year was about strengthening our organization, establishing strategic partnerships, implementing environmental, community, and human policies, and maintaining sustained dialogue with the business, political, and community sectors of our region.

All these actions were essential to ensure a smooth transition toward the operationalization of MET’s new terminal.

Annual report 2024

Introduction

For the MET, the focus in 2024 was infrastructure work. Construction of the new terminal continued with significant progress. This development project, designed to meet the needs of domestic aviation, will include nine boarding gates, modern spaces for both passengers and operations, and facilities meeting the standards of contemporary aviation. Each phase of its construction was carried out with best practices in sustainability and operational flow optimization in mind. At the same time, the airport equipment was modernized to further enhance operational safety. The integration of new de-icing products and the revision of winter intervention methods also marked a key advance in managing operations under extreme weather conditions.

Throughout the year, MET maintained constant dialogue with citizens, local elected officials, and stakeholders through development tables and public consultations. These exchanges made it possible to consider public concerns and ensure that MET’s development proceeds in harmony with its socio-economic environment. Community engagement was central to our approach, with initiatives aimed at informing, listening, and collaborating with local stakeholders to build an airport rooted in its region.

Architectural rendering of the new terminal at MET - Montreal Metropolitan Airport

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2024 a également été marquée par un renforcement stratégique des ressources humaines, essentiel pour accompagner la croissance de l’organisation. Une structuration des politiques internes a été mise en place, avec un guide de l’employé et des initiatives en matière d’éthique, de conformité et de bien-être au travail. Un travail rigoureux sur l’équité salariale, la conformité réglementaire et l’attractivité du MET en tant qu’employeur a permis de bâtir une base solide pour la gestion des talents. Des alliances stratégiques ont été renforcées avec nos partenaires institutionnels, municipaux et industriels, contribuant à la solidité de notre projet.

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Finally, innovation played a central role in our development with the launch of the LIA – Living Lab for Innovation in Aerospace.

This living lab has already initiated applied research projects in partnership with the aerospace industry and academia, paving the way for new technologies that will shape the future of aviation. By integrating innovative approaches into airport management and infrastructure, MET positions itself as a forward-thinking player, ready to meet the technological and environmental challenges of the airport industry.

This document reviews the year 2024, highlighting major achievements, strategic advances, and milestones set for the imminent commissioning of MET. It reflects the efforts undertaken to build an airport ready to play a key role in Canadian aviation from its opening in 2025.

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Message from the Chair of the Board and the President and CEO

Preparing for MET’s New Mission

For decades, MET – Montreal Metropolitan Airport has been dedicated to general aviation. Flight schools, business aviation, government services, and private flights have made up the bulk of the platform’s activity. The announcement in 2023 of the construction of a terminal signaled a change in MET’s vocation but also required tremendous preparation efforts.

Major Investments

In 2023, MET developed a unique model. Through our agreement with YHU Infra (Porter Airlines and Macquarie Asset Management) for the construction of a terminal, we committed to transforming an airfield lacking in investment into a major commercial airport.

Air traffic controller on the ground in front of an aircraft

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Yanic Roy, Président-directeur général

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Anne-Marie Michaud, Arch., PMP. Cheffe, opérations et coordination de projets et infrastructures

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We analyzed the site’s capacity to plan infrastructure work for the coming years. By the grand opening planned for 2025, nearly $30 million in work will have been carried out: major rehabilitation of Taxiway Charlie, Runway End Safety Area (RESA) for Runway 24D-06G, extension of Taxiway Tango, conversion of Runway 10-28, construction of a fire station, and widening of Taxiway Romeo are just a few of the projects launched.

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We also acquired $10 million worth of equipment. Our aging fleet was reinforced with snow blowers, plow-brooms, and other state-of-the-art equipment.

Key Hires
In 2024, we strategically strengthened the expertise within the MET – Montreal Metropolitan Airport management team. As we prepare for the opening of the new terminal, it was essential to expand our internal skills to ensure effective, forward-looking management during this new development phase. We welcomed several specialists in key areas such as operations and project coordination, administration and real estate, marketing and communications, customer service, and human resources.

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A Unique Airport Model Aligned with Its Community

For MET, success is defined by the support of the community it serves. While our major project was designed with community stakeholders, we are now ensuring that its evolution aligns with public expectations.

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Several strategic initiatives took place throughout the year:

End of noisy night flights
Continuation of the work of the Airport Development Table’s various committees
Creation of the LIA – Living Lab for Innovation in Aerospace and launch of its first projects
Obtaining ACI Carbon Accredited Airport certification
Publication d’un plan de durabilité;
Non-renewal of a flight school lease
Completion of a study on traffic issues and identification of mitigation measures

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The community’s unique involvement in MET’s positioning has paid off. According to a recent Léger Marketing survey, nearly 80% of South Shore residents are very satisfied with our project and our organization.

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The community's unique involvement in positioning the MET has paid off.

Efforts with our partners and full collaboration with the community ensure our transition from a general aviation airport to a major commercial airport. However, with our new mission, it was essential to look further ahead. The MET team has therefore adopted a new strategic plan. With the mission to “revolutionize the airport model to make it a source of collective pride and inspire the industry,” it now aims for ambitious objectives in mobility, innovation, and organization.

MET’s transformation is generating a lot of attention. While it may unsettle certain institutions once comfortable in a monopolistic position, it primarily redefines the very role of an airport. For too long, airport authorities have neglected that they are, above all, in service to their community.

A Strategic Plan Leading to 2030

Priority Projects

Running the daily operations of a rapidly evolving airport while building its future is no small feat, and that is precisely what we achieved in 2024.

Alongside our regular activities, we carried out five major projects that are redefining our role and amplifying our impact. The construction of the new terminal will transform the passenger experience and strengthen Greater Montreal’s connectivity. We have solidified our partnerships with carriers, laid the groundwork for a service offering designed to meet passenger expectations, and launched the LIA – Living Lab for Innovation in Aerospace, making MET a unique testing ground in our industry. Finally, throughout the year, we reinforced our management team, structuring our processes and integrating new expertise to support this ambitious growth.

2024: A year of transformation for MET

Construction of the New Terminal 2.1

Construction of the New Terminal
The construction of the new terminal at MET – Montreal Metropolitan Airport marks a major transformation for Greater Montreal, which is about to benefit from a second airport dedicated to domestic flights. This ambitious project, led by YHU Terminal and entirely financed by the private sector, was made possible by an investment from Porter Airlines and Macquarie Asset Management. Once operational, this new terminal will serve more than 25 Canadian destinations, offering travelers a modern and efficient gateway between Montreal and the rest of Canada, tailored to consumer needs.

Covering an area of 21,000 m² and equipped with nine boarding gates, the new terminal will have a maximum capacity of 4 million passengers per year. However, its ramp-up will be gradual: upon opening, it will operate at about 50% of capacity, adding fewer than 40 additional daily flights—only a marginal increase compared to the airport’s existing 140,000 annual aircraft movements. Designed to meet the highest standards of efficiency and comfort, the terminal will offer passengers a smooth and modern experience while boosting the region’s economic and tourism development.

Construction of the New Terminal 2.1

Construction, entrusted to PCL Construction, began in August 2023 and is progressing according to schedule, with full completion planned for late 2025.

This large-scale project was developed in close collaboration with local stakeholders. Over the past two years, MET – Montreal Metropolitan Airport has conducted two in-depth public consultations to ensure that its expansion meets the community’s needs and expectations. A dedicated working group, under the authority of the regional airport development committee, focuses on mobility to ensure optimal site access. More than just an infrastructure project, the construction of this terminal embodies a bold vision for the future of air travel in Montreal: a human-scale airport, designed for today’s and tomorrow’s travelers, developed with the utmost respect for surrounding communities.

Developing Partnerships with Carriers 2.2

In 2024, developing relationships between carriers and MET was a priority in preparing for the opening of our new terminal, which will serve the population more effectively. Strengthening our relationship with Porter Airlines was certainly the most visible step, ensuring a solid foundation for a successful opening followed by efficient operations.

At the same time, we actively worked on diversifying the carriers that will operate from MET, aware that a variety of services and destinations is essential to improving the passenger experience. At MET, we believe travelers deserve choice, whether in schedules, service types, or destinations.

On the left, a Dash 8-Q400 and on the right, an Embraer E195-E2, both Porter Airlines aircraft in their hangar.

Passenger Experience and Services 2.3

Passenger Experience and Services

In 2024, we adopted an innovative approach to shaping a passenger experience and service offering that meets the expectations of today and tomorrow.

From its opening, MET’s new terminal will offer a smooth, pleasant, and modern experience designed to meet travelers’ needs and preferences. We worked on establishing a fast shuttle service directly linking the airport to downtown Montreal, with departures every half hour, ensuring efficient and convenient connections for passengers.

Passenger Experience and Services 2.3

We also focused on selecting and implementing the services that will animate the terminal, whether in dining or retail, to offer a diverse range tailored to traveler expectations.

But the passenger experience goes beyond services: the terminal’s design has been conceived to make airport passage a pleasant moment, reducing the anxiety that many associate with air travel. We have implemented initiatives to reduce traveler stress, an often-overlooked aspect in less modern airport infrastructure.

We are developing pilot projects to reduce noise throughout the terminal and implementing a dedicated passenger welcome and orientation program, so every traveler feels supported from the moment they arrive at MET. Our commitment is clear: to offer a passenger experience aligned with best practices and make MET an airport where it’s a pleasure to transit.

Innovation and Research: LIA – Living Lab for Innovation in Aerospace 2.4

Summer 2024 marked the launch of the LIA – Living Lab for Innovation in Aerospace, an ambitious initiative that transforms MET into a true open research laboratory. By giving innovation ecosystem players privileged access to the airport’s infrastructure and operations, the LIA enables research and experimentation projects under real conditions.

Airports are unique research environments, combining complex infrastructure with large-scale operations. By integrating a Living Lab into its activities, MET goes beyond its traditional role to become an innovation driver for the entire aerospace industry.

Innovation and Research: LIA – Living Lab for Innovation in Aerospace 2.4

Led scientifically by Professor Mehran Ebrahimi, the initiative is supported by an advisory committee and a scientific committee bringing together top-level experts from Quebec and beyond. In 2024, we laid the LIA’s foundations by creating these strategic partnerships, uniting specialists who share a common vision: making the LIA a leading hub for research and innovation in aviation.

From its first months of existence, the LIA proved its relevance by organizing two major symposiums, one on cybersecurity in airport operations and the other on the challenges of operating airports in northern climates. The success of these events confirms the need for a catalyst for expertise that fosters the exchange and dissemination of knowledge within our industry.

Innovation and Research: LIA – Living Lab for Innovation in Aerospace 2.4

With this momentum, 2025 promises to be rich in initiatives for the LIA. New research projects, groundbreaking collaborations, and more events will strengthen its central role in aerospace innovation. MET thus continues to position itself as a key player in technological and scientific progress in aviation.

Management Team: Strengthening Expertise 2.5

In preparation for the opening of the new terminal, 2024 was an opportunity to strengthen MET – Montreal Metropolitan Airport’s core team. To support this pivotal stage, we enriched our management team with targeted expertise in critical areas such as operations, project management, administration, real estate, marketing, communications, customer service, and human resources. This strategic structuring is designed to ensure rigorous, forward-looking governance.

Management Team: Strengthening Expertise

Management Team: Strengthening Expertise 2.5

We conducted in-depth audits and invested in research projects to refine our positioning and strengthen our practices.

New regulations were implemented to structure our processes, and we also developed internal communication systems to ensure smooth collaboration between teams.

This organizational enhancement gives us a solid foundation and increased expertise to face the future. By bringing together specialized talent and optimizing our internal structures, we are equipping ourselves to ensure the rigorous and innovative management of MET, always with a focus on operational excellence and a high-level passenger experience.

Beyond recruitment.

Infrastructure and Operations

The entire airport site has been transformed through major construction, adaptation, and expansion projects. These initiatives, essential to our development, reflect our commitment to modernizing and optimizing our facilities. We are proud of the progress made and look forward to seeing these projects come to fruition in 2025.

Far beyond the new terminal

Infrastructure and Operations 3.1

Fire Station

The new fire station project is 95% complete. Remaining work includes adjusting the connection to the city’s water supply and carrying out a few final tasks scheduled for spring 2025.
The building is the result of a project converting an aircraft hangar. It includes a garage for vehicles, a decontamination room (used when firefighters return to the station after an intervention), a rest area (lounge and kitchen), four dormitories, an office, a meeting room, and a control room (telecommunications equipment, radios, surveillance screens, and emergency management software).

Infrastructure and Operations3.1

Two new Oshkosh Striker 3000 trucks were received this year to complete our emergency vehicle fleet. The firefighting team will begin the required training in fall 2025. This team will be provided by an airport firefighting safety subcontractor, Protec Fire Services. MET will be responsible for contract management and the development of emergency plans. Fire response plans for the site will be prepared by the subcontractor and reviewed by MET to ensure compliance.
It should be noted that this airport fire service is exclusively for interventions on the airport site and not for the YHU Terminal. The team will therefore respond to emergencies involving flights and fires involving aircraft or fuel, but not to building fires. Spaces dedicated to the falconer will be located near the fire station.

Infrastructure and Operations 3.2

Several new infrastructures will be implemented under the management of YHU Terminal:

Construction of a new de-icing pad, with work running from spring to winter 2025:
Two AGN IIIB de-icing bays
Two new taxiways (Z and D)
Preparation and storage area for equipment
Contaminated snow area (“pink snow”)
Used de-icing fluid storage tanks
Project built and certified according to TP-312, 5th edition
Access from Romeo / exit onto Romeo
One holding point on Delta
Construction of a service road and a catering service building for commercial aviation at the new terminal. This project is led by YHU Infra in collaboration with PCL.

MET construction site

Infrastructure and Operations 3.3

Expansion of the Pascan Terminal

The expansion of the Pascan terminal, carried out by Norag, is underway. Completion is scheduled for spring 2025 and will also include an expansion of the hangar.

Pascan Aviation's Saab 340 in front of the MET control tower

Infrastructure and Operations 3.4

Airport Operations

As part of the continuous improvement of our management tools, MET is developing electronic virtual maps (.KML and AutoCAD files) of the Obstacle Limitation Surfaces (OLS) on our site, as well as the federal airspace zoning outside the site (managed by Transport Canada). This tool will enable faster and more accurate responses to obstacle assessment requests.

Several taxiway improvement projects were undertaken to optimize efficiency and safety of movements on the airport site:

• Conversion of Runway 10-28 into a taxiway: as this runway is no longer used for takeoff and landing but rather as a taxiway, modifications to lighting, signage, and markings are required to comply with Transport Canada’s TP-312, 5th edition.
• Complete rehabilitation of Taxiway Tango, including pavement modernization.
• Widening of Taxiway Romeo from 15 to 23 meters to accommodate more aircraft.
• Correction of deficiencies identified on Taxiway Charlie to ensure the safety and durability of the infrastructure.

Infrastructure and Operations 3.5

The development of MET’s future headquarters is progressing, with plans and specifications currently being prepared. Construction should be completed by February 2026 (start planned for early May 2025, after the thaw, for an estimated duration of nine months—standard).

The project includes:
• Administrative offices
• LIA’s offices
• Space for LIA’s students
• Various meeting and gathering spaces
• Facilities for field staff
• Mechanical maintenance garage (1 door), equipped with an overhead crane and also accessible from Airport Road
• Equipment garage (9 doors)

New MET Headquarters

Infrastructure and Operations 3.6

Construction of JB Aviation’s FBO (Partner)

Plans and specifications for JB Aviation’s new Fixed-Base Operator facility are being developed. Construction, entrusted to Syscomax, will begin in summer 2025.

Close-up of an airplane engine in flight

Infrastructure and Operations 3,7

Airside: Equipment Modernization and Safety Enhancements
MET continues to modernize its equipment to optimize airport safety and improve operational efficiency.

Acquisition of cutting-edge equipment:
MET acquired new equipment to strengthen its runway and taxiway maintenance capabilities:

5 plow-brooms for runway and taxiway cleaning
1 truck for spreading de-icing products
1 snow blower
1 loader equipped with a 25-foot snow plow blade
2 ARFF (Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting) trucks to enhance emergency operations safety

In 2024, MET introduced the use of Electro-Carbon potassium formate in airport operations, an advancement that improves the efficiency of de-icing treatments while reducing environmental impact. Additionally, commissioning of the new maintenance fleet led to a complete revision of winter intervention methods, ensuring better operational management in cold weather.

To support these improvements, MET strengthened its workforce with:

1 permanent employee to ensure continuous operational follow-up
5 seasonal employees dedicated to winter interventions and infrastructure maintenance

These strategic investments and adjustments reflect our commitment to providing ever-safer infrastructure adapted to the demands of modern aviation.

Close-up of passengers holding their boarding passes

Social and Environmental Responsibility

In line with its commitment to more responsible aviation, MET continued to integrate environmental and social measures aimed at reducing its ecological footprint, fostering harmonious coexistence with surrounding communities, and encouraging sustainable mobility practices.

Social and Environmental Responsibility

Social and Environmental Responsibility 4.1

Sustainability Plan

In 2024, MET formalized its Sustainability Plan, a structured framework guiding all our environmental initiatives. This plan is based on concrete objectives: reducing greenhouse gas emissions, preserving biodiversity, optimizing water and resource management, and integrating green technologies. The year was marked by significant progress, particularly in transitioning toward more sustainable infrastructure and collaborating with our partners to adopt eco-responsible practices.

To ensure transparency and allow clear tracking of our commitments, the Sustainability Plan is available online on our website in the [LINK] section. This accessibility reflects our desire to involve all stakeholders and ensure ongoing dialogue on our environmental efforts.

Social and Environmental Responsibility 4.2

Noise Climate

Noise climate is a major concern for MET, and 2024 marked a key stage in our efforts to reduce its impact. From the design phase of the new terminal, we implemented structural measures to make MET a quieter airport than before.

This year, we continued optimizing flight paths and takeoff/landing procedures in collaboration with our aviation partners. We also reinforced our noise standards, requiring aircraft operating at MET to meet the strictest noise emission standards. In addition, we invested further in technologies and infrastructure to reduce ground noise, notably through improvements to taxiways and aircraft parking areas.

The opening of the new terminal in 2025 will bring these efforts to fruition: infrastructure and operational improvements will enable better noise climate management and provide a measurable reduction in noise pollution compared to the past.

Social and Environmental Responsibility 4.3

Community Engagement

Dialogue with the local community played a central role in our actions in 2024. We held two public consultations during the year, allowing citizens, elected officials, and stakeholders to better understand ongoing developments and voice their concerns. These exchanges allowed us to make adjustments to our projects and incorporate residents’ feedback into our development vision.

Building on this participatory approach, MET plans to hold at least one additional consultation in 2025, continuing our commitment to harmonious coexistence with the community. We also strengthened collaborations with academic institutions and local organizations, particularly through projects raising awareness about environmental issues linked to aviation.

Social and Environmental Responsibility 4.4

Accessibility and optimizing travel to and from MET were a particular focus in 2024. To ensure effective planning of travel routes to the airport, we commissioned a specialized intelligent mobility firm, Groupe Civilia, to analyze and optimize transportation options.

Active Mobility

Social and Environmental Responsibility 4.4

Montreal Metropolitan Airport is the most convenient option for many travelers, especially those coming from key areas such as downtown Montreal. Located only 15 km from the city center, the airport is significantly more accessible for a large portion of the population, considerably reducing travel time. Less travel means simplified journeys, more flexible planning, and arrival at the terminal without the stress of long commutes.

Once the new terminal enters service in 2025, this accessibility will become a major asset for travelers who prioritize efficiency and comfort. These results validate our approach to sustainable mobility and confirm that MET stands as a strategic choice for many passengers. Thanks to the initiatives implemented in 2024, MET continues to move toward a more sustainable airport model focused on reducing its environmental footprint and improving quality of life for its community.

The results of this study confirm that MET

Marketing and Communications

Montreal Metropolitan Airport brand. Conceptualized in 2023, this unique identity came to life this year through a strategic and consistent deployment across all touchpoints. From signage to digital platforms, as well as our internal and external communications, we have anchored MET in a modern, distinctive universe. These efforts, already well underway, will continue in 2025 with the arrival of the new terminal and the strengthening of our presence with the general public.

Place des Arts in summer in downtown Montreal

The year 2024 marked a decisive stage in the rollout of the MET

Marketing and Communications 5.1

In 2024, MET developed the strategy for a 360-degree rollout of its brand, integrating every dimension of the airport experience. Wayfinding, digital marketing, internal communications structure: each element was conceived during the strategy, design, and programming phases. While some achievements remained discreet this year for the general public, most efforts will become fully visible in 2025, notably with the terminal opening, the launch campaign, and the new website.

This rollout underscores our determination to do things differently. Far from convention, MET’s identity is intended to be innovative, modern, intuitive, and vibrant. It is in this uniqueness that we draw our enthusiasm.

Deployment of a New Brand Image

Marketing and Communications 5.1

In this context, we began in 2024 the conceptualization of our official launch campaign, a large-scale initiative to be rolled out in fall 2025. Created by Sid Lee, this campaign will mark MET’s debut on the public stage and position it as a next-generation airport.

Sid Lee is an internationally renowned creative agency specializing in branding, advertising, and experiential marketing. Known for its impactful campaigns and ability to transform brands into true cultural experiences, it supports ambitious organizations in their strategic communication. Its expertise in storytelling and brand identity makes it a key partner in propelling MET to the public.

New Website 5.2

As part of this modernization approach, in 2024 we commissioned the agency Signifly to design an entirely new website, built from the ground up. This platform, whose strategy, conceptualization, and part of the design were completed this year, will go live during summer 2025. We aim for a revolutionary digital experience, with unmatched fluidity and intuitiveness. Our ambition is to offer an interface tailored to the needs of future MET users, providing quick and intuitive access to essential information while embodying our distinctive visual identity.

Signifly, recognized for its digital and innovation-focused approach, supports ambitious brands in designing high-performing, immersive platforms. Its expertise in UX/UI design and digital development makes it an ideal partner to bring our vision to life.

Strategic Partnerships 5.3

MET’s development also relies on a solid network of strategic partners—a key effort pursued throughout 2024. To strengthen our marketing and public relations impact, we forged collaborations with chambers of commerce, tourism and hospitality associations, creative agencies, production agencies, as well as experts in media buying and strategic consulting.

This approach reflects our commitment to excellence: we have chosen to surround ourselves with the most up-to-date experts in trends and innovations to ensure an ambitious and coherent brand rollout. Thanks to these strategic alliances, we are positioning ourselves today as a key player in the airport landscape, ready to enter its public spotlight in 2025.

Tourism 5.4

MET’s reach is inseparable from that of our region, Montérégie. In 2024, we strengthened our partnership with Tourisme Montérégie, an essential alliance for promoting both the area’s appeal and MET’s role as a preferred gateway to the region.

Tourisme Montérégie

Tourisme 5.4

We also formalized a new partnership with Tourisme Montréal, a strategic collaboration that naturally aligns with our development. This partnership consolidates our place in the city’s tourism ecosystem, making MET an essential player in Montreal’s economic and cultural vitality.

Finally, we entered into a partnership with the Association des hôtels du Grand Montréal, further reinforcing our presence in the hospitality industry. This close relationship with the region’s lodging establishments will improve connectivity for travelers and support the development of offers tailored to future MET users.

The year 2024 was thus a crucial milestone in building a strong image and a solid strategic network. These sustained efforts pave the way for 2025, when MET will fully assert its identity and positioning in Quebec’s airport landscape.

Tourisme Montréal

Finance

2024, a Year of Growth and Transformation for MET Airport

In 2024, MET – Montréal Metropolitan Airport experienced significant financial growth, driven by progress on the new terminal and by its initiatives in innovation and sustainability. These results confirm its leading role in the regional economy and in Québec’s aerospace sector.

Finances

Human Resources Projects

In 2024, we implemented new policies and initiatives to guide internal practices, strengthen compliance with federal standards, and support the organization’s growth.

Human Resources Projects

Strengthening Internal Policies 7.1

An employee handbook was developed to establish clear foundations regarding ethics, conduct, and organizational expectations. This reference document helps every employee better understand their rights and responsibilities.

Key policies were introduced, including a code of ethics, a revision of leave, vacation, and sick day policies, as well as an update to internal regulations to ensure transparency and compliance. Training was also offered to all employees to guarantee a consistent understanding of these rules.

Oversight and Prevention 7.2

To provide a safe and respectful work environment, MET implemented several preventive measures:

A policy against psychological harassment at work, validated by a law firm specializing in labor law.
A policy to support employees facing domestic, family, or sexual violence, in compliance with new legal obligations.
A workplace health and safety (WHS) prevention program, reinforced through training and regular meetings of the WHS committee.

MET Employee

Attractiveness and Competitiveness in the Job Market7.3

The hiring process for seasonal employees was improved to ensure better integration and optimized resource management.

A pay equity analysis and a benchmark of working conditions were conducted to position MET as a competitive and attractive employer. At the same time, group insurance coverage was reviewed to better meet employee needs.

Regulatory Compliance 7.4

To ensure compliance with the Canada Labour Code, MET worked with external human resources and labor law experts. This approach ensures that policies are adapted to the organization’s realities while meeting federal standards.

In 2024, MET thus laid the foundations for a modernized human resources management approach, fostering a motivating, structured work environment aligned with the airport’s vision.

Close-up of a traveler working on his computer at the MET terminal

A Look Ahead to 2025: What to Watch For

After months of anticipation and hard work, MET is preparing to open the doors of its brand-new terminal, finally offering an alternative to the current airport offering. More than just a choice, it is a necessity: to better connect Quebec’s regions and Greater Montreal to the rest of Canada, facilitate travel, and offer travelers a reimagined experience, one that is smoother and more accessible.

A father and his preschool-aged child play with a model airplane toy outside.

From the year of construction; to the year of takeoff.

A Look Ahead to 2025: What to Watch For

The opening will be marked by the launch of flights operated by Porter Airlines across Canada. But MET will not stop there: other carriers will soon join the project, expanding the domestic offering and reinforcing MET’s position as a key player in Canadian aviation.

2025 will see the completion of several major projects initiated this year: modernization of airport infrastructure, finalization of MET’s headquarters, and delivery of essential equipment to optimize the experience for both passengers and airlines.

A Look Ahead to 2025: What to Watch For

Our commitment to innovation and adaptability remains unwavering. Following the intelligent mobility study conducted in 2024, new analyses are planned, in collaboration with citizens and local elected officials, to shape an airport increasingly in tune with the territory’s needs.

A Look Ahead to 2025: What to Watch For

In 2025, the LIA – Living Lab for Innovation in Aerospace will take another step forward in its mission to share and disseminate knowledge. In the summer, we will launch an online magazine entirely dedicated to research conducted within the LIA, providing a space for exchange between experts, researchers, and industry professionals. This platform will make scientific advancements and experiments carried out directly in MET’s airport environment accessible. It will be an essential tool for stimulating innovation and reinforcing MET’s role as an aerospace research and development hub.

The wait is almost over. Soon, MET will no longer be just a project: it will be a reality, a new point of departure and arrival for travelers from here and elsewhere. The anticipation is palpable and with good reason: Canadian aviation is about to reach a whole new altitude.

Conclusion

In 2024, the MET – Montreal Metropolitan Airport moved from concept to reality. Every construction site, every collaboration, and every strategy implemented this year paved the way for an airport that will redefine the air travel experience in Canada.

We have built: our infrastructure has seen major progress, from taxiways to the fire station to the expansion of operational spaces. Several projects will be completed in 2025.

Imagining an airport is one thing. Bringing it to life is another.

Conclusion

We have defined who we are: a strong brand identity, anchored in modernity, that will be fully deployed with our launch campaign by Sid Lee and our future website designed by Signifly, built for smooth and intuitive navigation.

Conclusion

We have chosen to act differently: by putting sustainability and community at the heart of our decisions. MET is not just building a new terminal, it is creating a space that integrates into its territory, minimizes its noise and environmental impact, and builds connections with citizens.

We have focused on innovation: with the launch of the LIA – Living Lab for Innovation in Aerospace, we have transformed our airport into a research environment where experts, researchers, and industry players can test concrete solutions for the future of aerospace. The LIA’s goal is to promote knowledge transfer and the application of new ideas directly in a real airport setting, addressing issues ranging from operational optimization to energy transition to emerging technologies. By supporting these advances, MET actively contributes to the evolution of the aerospace industry and strengthens its role as a key innovation hub.

Conclusion

And above all, we have looked further ahead. The year 2025 will not only be the year the new terminal opens, it will be a new beginning for aviation in Canada. A project like MET is not measured solely in runways and aircraft, but in possibilities. In new connections. In transformed experiences.

The way you travel is about to change. That change begins here.