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Cpl Geneviève Lapointe and her daughter hug in YFC.

Supporting those who serve

Each November, we pause to remember those who have served our country and acknowledge their courage and sacrifices. Here at the Fredericton International Airport (YFC), we’re also proud to play…

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YFC's fire trucks.

2024 Safety week at the Fredericton International Airport

Each year, Canadian airports across the country unite to celebrate and reflect on aviation safety. Canadian Airports Safety Week is September 23-27; at the Fredericton International Airport (YFC) we have…

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Harvest Music Festival crowd.

YFC shows Harvest heart

Each September, the Harvest Music Festival transforms downtown Fredericton through the sounds of blues, rock, jazz, folk and more. One of the most anticipated international East Coast music events of…

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Forest Protection Ltd.’s essential, exceptional service

In 2023, as record wildfires made headline news across the country, Forest Protection Limited’s (FPL) essential emergency services here in the Maritimes were highlighted as the Fredericton-based company battled multiple…

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Artful departures

A Q&A with Wolastoqiyik Artist Percy Sacobie about creating his large-scale mural ‘Glooscap and the Giant Beaver’ Q: What story does your mural depict? PS: It’s the creation story of…

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Stewart McKelvey Fredericton Marathon - Photo by: Stephen MacGillivray.

The Fredericton Marathon runs on community spirit

Photo credit: Stephen MacGillivray Photography At the Fredericton International Airport (YFC), we know physical and mental health are crucial for a vibrant community. That’s why YFC continues to be a…

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Art is for everyone: Bringing YFC’s terminal to life one piece at a time

Art brings a community to life. That’s why the Fredericton International Airport (YFC) has partnered with Gallery 78 since 2005 to host a year-round exhibit at the airport. Established in…

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Commissionaire Crystal Starkey and Customer Experience Specialist, Rosey Peterson smile at the camera.

Breaking barriers: Q&A with women in aviation

This month we’re highlighting some of the women who work at the Fredericton International Airport (YFC). From CEO to training instructor and aircraft maintenance engineer, Commissionaire, station coordinator, air traffic…

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A YFC employee drive the runway inspection vehicle (RIV) on the runway to gather data.

Cool, calm, and collected—YFC’s winter operations

New Brunswickers know winter, but you might be surprised to hear how much goes into keeping runways safe and operational here at the Fredericton International Airport. Keeping runways clear makes…

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Laura Sceviour smiles at the camera, with a plane visible through windows behind her on YFC's runway.

A smiling face on the front lines of a dynamic industry

To new horizons Laura Sceviour is no stranger to pursuing new horizons. She began her aviation career as a Customer Service Agent (CSA), moving on to a Flight Attendant, and…

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