Regina Airport simulates emergency situations in training exercise [Video]

The Regina International Airport (YQR), along with over 20 partner organizations, held an emergency training exercise featuring more than 150 people Tuesday.

The simulation was scheduled to prepare security, firefighters, paramedics, police and other airport staff for any potential threat.

“This is a critical part of our safety program,” Airport Authority CEO James Bogusz said.

The airport is required by Transport Canada (TC) to do these types of emergency exercises every two years.

Dubbed ‘Rise of the Drones’ by Bogusz, this year’s simulation featured drones for the first time.

One incident included an unauthorized drone flying within YQR airspace and colliding with an aircraft on the tarmac.

The other was a simulated drone strike near the airport’s main terminal with civilian casualty as the main focus.

“Drones are a concern in any airspace,” Bogusz added. “Luckily, there’s been no collisions or incidents at YQR other than sightings.”

The airport hopes …