Canada, Buckle Up: Flair Just Supercharged Your Winter Travel Plans With its Winter 2025 Schedule
More Flights. More Savings. More Eh-mazing Adventures. Edmonton, March 27, 2025 – Snow problem, Canada – we’ve got you covered. Flair Airlines just dropped its Winter 2025 schedule like it’s hot chocolate on a cold day – with way more domestic flights to get you where you need to go (and maybe where you didn’t […]
Minister Duguid announces federal investments to establish leading-edge aircraft engine testing facility in Calgary
Government of Canada funding of $180 million enables the Calgary International Airport to play a vital role in the transition to newer, lower emission aircraft engines CALGARY, AB, Feb. 13, 2025 /CNW/ – Aviation in Canada is a key driver of economic growth, connecting Canadians and goods across the country and with the rest of the world. The Government of Canada is making strategic investments that enable […]
WestJet and Lufthansa Technik sign multi-billion-dollar agreement for world-class aircraft engine maintenance services; new repair facility to be established in Calgary
WestJet’s historic contract award will strengthen Western Canada aerospace hub, Lufthansa Technik’s new engine repair shop and test cell will drive job creation and long-term economic benefits CALGARY, AB, Feb. 13, 2025 /CNW/ – WestJet and Lufthansa Technik announced today that they have signed an exclusive agreement, in which Lufthansa Technik will provide engine maintenance services for the CFM International* […]
YYC to build $120-million Lufthansa Technik aircraft engine maintenance facility in Calgary
Thursday, February 13, 2025 Calgary, AB – Calgary Airport Authority (The Authority) announced today that it will invest $120 million to build a state-of-the-art engine maintenance and test cell facility on nine acres at Calgary International Airport (YYC) in partnership with Lufthansa Technik, a global leader in aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul. The facility will onshore […]
Future of Aviation Lands at YYC with TELUS Private Wireless Network
TELUS and Calgary Airport Authority partner on groundbreaking 10-year deal, setting new standards for airport innovation and operational excellence CALGARY, AB, Feb. 12, 2025 /CNW/ – TELUS and Calgary Airport Authority have joined forces in a groundbreaking 10-year partnership that will transform YYC Calgary International Airport into Canada’s first airport equipped with a high-performance 5G private wireless network. This […]
YYC welcomed a record-breaking 18.9 million passengers in 2024
Calgary, AB – February 11, 2025 – YYC Calgary International Airport welcomed a record-breaking 18.9 million passengers in 2024 and added five new non-stop destinations, enhancing Calgary’s connectivity. This represents 2.2 per cent growth, or approximately 400,000 additional passengers, from the previous record set in 2023. It underscores YYC’s role as a key hub for […]
The Calgary Airport Authority recognized as one of Alberta’s Top 85 Employers
Tuesday, January 28, 2025 Calgary, AB – The Calgary Airport Authority (The Authority) has been recognized as one of Alberta’s Top Employers for 2025, marking the 15th year The Authority has received this recognition. “This is a special designation for us, because it recognizes the effort our teams have put in to create a great place to […]
Start spreadin’ the news… WestJet announces service between Calgary and New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) for Summer 2025
Seasonal expansion to additional airport delivers optionality and choice to New York-destined travellers in time for the peak summer travel season CALGARY, AB, Jan. 15, 2025 /CNW/ – WestJet today announced seasonal service between Calgary and New York LaGuardia, bolstering existing service from Calgary to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport and boosting non-stop travel capacity between the Empire State and WestJet’s […]
Jet set to Mexico City: WestJet’s new non-stop Calgary route set to take off in summer 2025
WestJet’s newest connection underpins airline’s title as Canada’s leading carrier serving Mexico CALGARY, AB, Jan. 13, 2025 /CNW/ – WestJet today announced non-stop service between Calgary and Mexico City International Airport (MEX). Beginning May 14, 2025, WestJet will operate five weekly flights, reaffirming its leadership as the top carrier connecting Canada and Mexico, while reinforcing Calgary’s position as a key hub for the airline’s global network. “WestJet’s continued investment in […]
The Calgary Airport Authority marks the end of West Runway Rehabilitation for 2024 season
Calgary – The Calgary Airport Authority is proud to announce the successful completion of Phases 1 to 4 of the West Runway Rehabilitation project, which began on April 1, 2024. Over 300 employees from various contractors, sub-contractors, consultants and trades contributed to this project, overcoming challenges like spring snowfall, rain, a summer hailstorm, and city-wide […]