I was at the Timmys by the airport around 10Pm last nite. I couldnt believe they were still flying. Most flights were still "on time" too. Visibility was already significantly reduced at that time.
They landed 1100' short. Thats a pretty significant error! Its a miracle that there was no loss of life. Lots of talk over on PPRUNE (Professional Pilots forum) about this one, including the usability of Halifax's runways in bad weather (by pilots who've flown into here) and AC's equipment installed in their aircraft. Some good reading, and it makes you wonder that for all the "bragging" about survey scores and spending going on at Stanfield for terminal upgrades, are they overlooking updating all their runways to the highest standard? Its not as sexy as a new glass curtain wall on a new terminal, but given the weather at YHZ over the years, perhaps it might be a better use of those "Airport Improvement" charges we all love to pay regardless of NavCanada.
http://www.pprune.org/rumours-news/558968-air-canada-a320-accident-halifax-6.html