A new Pilot is on approach at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport!

Since 2009, Pilot Coffee Roasters hasbeen a leader in Canada’s specialty coffee industry. Following a direct tradesourcing philosophy, they roast to reflect the skill and care of the farmer, aswell as the natural qualities of its origin. Their cafes are enjoyed acrossToronto, Oakville, and Waterloo, and YTZ is set to be their 12th location.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Pilot CoffeeRoasters to Billy Bishop Airport, bringing a beloved local favourite to ourtravelers,” says Jennifer Quinn, CEO, Nieuport Aviation. “Passengers told usthey wanted more local and fresh coffee choices, and we listened. This latestaddition to our terminal is another step in our commitment to elevating thetravel experience while showcasing some of the very best of Toronto.

"Few things bring people togethermore than coffee and air travel,” says Warren Askew, Vice President, Airport atPortsToronto. “With approximately two million passengers travelling with useach year, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is focused on enhancing theirexperience by offering excellent amenities throughout the airport. The additionof Pilot Coffee Roasters to our service offering supports local business andensures travellers can get their all-important jolt of fuel—the coffeekind—before takeoff.

“We’re proud to partner with PilotCoffee Roasters to bring an authentic local favourite to Billy Bishop TorontoCity Airport,” said Jen Juul, Senior Director, Business Development andStrategic Communications, SSP Canada. “This partnership is about more thangreat coffee; it’s about celebrating Toronto’s vibrant food culture andconnecting travellers with a beloved brand that reflects the city’s energy andcreativity. Working with the teams at Nieuport Aviation, PortsToronto and PilotCoffee Roasters, we’re enhancing the passenger experience with quality,community-driven offerings that showcase the best of the city.”

“With this milestone cafe opening,we’re proud to represent Toronto as a world-class destination for specialtycoffee, starting right here at YTZ,” says Bruce Miller, CEO of Pilot CoffeeRoasters. “Our partnership with Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport allows us toshare our passion for specialty coffee and offer travellers a warm welcome, oneexceptional cup at a time.”

Media contacts

Ryan White

Senior Manager, Communications andCommunity Programs

Nieuport Aviation

ryan.white@nieuport.com

About Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport

Offering service to more than 20 citiesin Canada and the U.S., with connection opportunities to more than 100international destinations via our airlines’ networks, Billy Bishop TorontoCity Airport is an important international gateway that will deliver a U.S.Customs and Border Protection Preclearance facility in 2025. The airport is akey driver to Toronto’s economy, generating more than $2.1 billion in totaleconomic output and supporting 4,450 jobs, including 2,080 directly associatedwith the airport’s operations. Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has served itscommunity for more than 85 years from its iconic location on the Torontowaterfront, where it facilitates healthcare for Ontarians by providing a basefor medevac services connected to local hospitals. Billy Bishop Toronto CityAirport is committed to achieving its vision of cleaner, greener and quieteroperations, and is renowned for its unique travel experience, efficiency, andcustomer service, having won a host of passenger-driven and environmentalachievement awards. Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is owned and operated byPortsToronto. Nieuport Aviation owns and operates the passenger terminal atBilly Bishop Toronto City Airport. To learn more, please visit www.billybishopairport.com.

About Nieuport Aviation

Nieuport Aviation is the terminalpartner at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and is committed to world-classcustomer service for the millions of customers using the airport. In additionto managing the passenger terminal, Nieuport Aviation offers passengers a freebus shuttle service between the airport and downtown Toronto, helping toprovide a seamless travel experience. Since acquiring the airport terminal,Nieuport has invested more than $60 million in terminal upgrades, including therecently opened Aspire | Air Canada Café for domestic travellers and will soonbe introducing a US preclearance facility. For more information, please visit www.nieuport.com.

About SSP Canada/SSP America

SSP America is a division of SSP Group,a leading global operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locationsemploying around 49,000 colleagues in over 3,000 units across 38 countries. Wespecialise in designing, creating and operating a diverse range of food anddrink outlets in airports, train stations and other travel hubs across sixformats: sit-down and quick service restaurants, bars, cafés, lounges, andfood-led convenience stores. Our extensive portfolio of brands features a mixof international, national, and local brands, tailored to meet the diverseneeds of our clients and customers. The SSP America team is driven by a sharedvision to bring authentic restaurant experiences to every airport in NorthAmerica. Our employees have a passion for exceptional food served by people whobelieve in heartfelt hospitality. Our airport partners trust SSP America todeliver a world-class portfolio of brands with broad passenger appeal andlasting commercial viability. Our brand heroes trust us to bring a taste ofplace to their hometown airport. Visit https://america.foodtravelexperts.com/ for more information.

About Pilot Coffee Roasters

Pilot Coffee Roasters is a nationally leading specialtyroaster, cafe and online retailer on a mission to realize coffee’s fullpotential. From sourcing to serving, they honour long-standing, direct traderelationships, stay quality-focused and fuel their passion through innovationto create an unparalleled sensory experience. Learn more at www.pilotcoffeeroasters.com.

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