Air Canada to Fully Electrify Ground Operations at Québec City by 2025

Air Canada has announced that its ground operations at Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) will fully electrify its main ground support equipment (GSE) by the end of 2025.

Key Points:

• This initiative marks the first station in Canada to transition to 100% electric ground equipment.
• The airline aims to eliminate the use of fossil fuel-powered equipment across all main GSE categories, including baggage and ramp tractors, belt loaders, and aircraft tractors.
• The transition supports Air Canada’s long-term goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

“The focus of Earth Month 2025 is Renewable Energy… This project demonstrates the successful collaboration between Air Canada and the YQB airport authority.” – Michael Rousseau

“Achieving the clean energy transition for aviation will require collaboration from all stakeholders.” – Michael Rousseau

This electrification project aligns with Air Canada’s commitment to environmental sustainability and operational efficiency, leveraging Québec’s renewable energy grid.

Next Steps: The airline has already made significant advancements, with over 900 pieces of electric ground support equipment, representing 35% of the GSE fleet. Air Canada continues to explore advanced technologies for future operations.