Central Mountain Air and Québec City Airport Mark Successful Transition to Main Terminal
QUÉBEC CITY, QC — Central Mountain Air (CMA) and Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) are celebrating the successful transition of CMA’s Québec City operations to the airport’s Main Terminal.
CMA has served Québec City since launching its expanded Québec network in January 2026, initially operating from a fixed-base operator facility at YQB. On August 16, CMA moved its departures to the Main Terminal, marking the next stage in the airline’s established operations at the airport.
To recognize the first full month of Main Terminal operations, CMA and YQB hosted a passenger celebration on September 21, welcoming travellers and thanking them for their continued support.
Operating from the Main Terminal provides CMA passengers with a more seamless and convenient airport experience, including access to the terminal’s facilities and passenger services before departure.
“Operating from YQB’s Main Terminal is an important step in improving the experience we provide to our passengers,” said Doug McCrea, President of Central Mountain Air. “It provides travellers with better access to the airport’s facilities and services while giving CMA a stronger foundation from which to grow our Québec network. We are pleased to celebrate this milestone with YQB and, most importantly, with our passengers.”
“We are delighted to count Central Mountain Air among our airline partners and to see their services fully deployed at YQB. The carrier’s arrival in the Main Terminal is excellent news for our passengers, who now benefit from simplified access to numerous communities across the Côte-Nord,” said Stéphane Poirier, President and CEO of YQB. “This collaboration allows us to better serve our community and aligns perfectly with our role as a driver of socio-economic development for the region and all of Québec.”
Throughout 2026, CMA has continued to expand its presence in Québec, improving regional connectivity between Montréal, Québec City and communities along the North Shore and Lower North Shore. CMA’s Québec network includes service to Baie-Comeau, Sept-Îles, Havre-Saint-Pierre, Port-Menier, Natashquan, La Romaine, Chevery, Saint-Augustin and Blanc-Sablon.
The transition to the Main Terminal reflects CMA’s continued commitment to improving the passenger journey while providing convenient and accessible air service to communities throughout Québec.
About Central Mountain Air
Established in 1987, Central Mountain Air (CMA) is a privately owned and operated Canadian airline providing scheduled passenger, charter and cargo services.
Since January 2026, CMA has expanded its presence in Québec, connecting Montréal and Québec City with communities along the North Shore and Lower North Shore. Supported by operational facilities in Montréal and Blanc-Sablon, CMA is committed to strengthening regional connectivity and providing safe, reliable and accessible air service to the communities it serves.
CMA operates a fleet of more than 30 aircraft, including Beechcraft 1900Ds, Dornier 328s and De Havilland Dash 8-100, 300 and 400 aircraft in passenger, cargo, combi and executive configurations. Headquartered in Smithers, British Columbia, CMA has operational facilities across Canada and a long history of supporting communities and organizations in the resource, mining and construction sectors.
To learn more, visit www.flycma.com.
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