New aviation mega-centre to open at Edmonton International Airport
New aviation mega-centre to open at Edmonton
International Airport
Facility will deliver a new standard in corporate and
air carrier facilities
Edmonton, Alta. (Oct. 4, 2010) - A new world-class general
aviation facility is on its way to Edmonton International Airport
(EIA). Edmonton based Airside Properties Ltd. will build a custom
designed aviation complex, which will be approximately 300,000
square feet when complete. The massive new facility, which will see
hangar and office pods connected to an upscale fixed base operator
(FBO), will deliver a new standard in corporate aviation and air
carrier facilities.
Innovative construction methods will allow the custom sizing of
hangar pods to connect the storage facilities to more than five
acres of secure ramp. Corporate office space with abundant parking
will provide connection from groundside to the hangar pods.
Designed by Dialog Design of Edmonton, the complex will cater to
the growing need for aircraft storage and maintenance facilities at
EIA, for aircraft ranging from corporate jets to Boeing 737s. The
first three pods will be between 26,000 to 32,000 square feet in
size. York Realty Inc. of Edmonton is managing the aviation-related
leasing opportunities.
"We are delighted to announce a premier aviation park that will
bring the business and commercial aviation experience to a totally
new height at EIA," said Glenn Woolsey, President of York Realty
Inc.
An adjoining full-service FBO will serve hangar tenants and
itinerant air traffic. The FBO will provide a complete range of
upscale passenger and crew amenities including: a luxurious
passenger lobby; pilot lounge and quiet rooms, pre-flight briefing
and weather room; conference room; catering; ground support
equipment and on-site aircraft maintenance. The FBO brand and fuel
supplier will be announced at a later date.
EIA has completed the land servicing for the new aviation park,
which will break ground next spring. The land development reflects
EIA's commitment to ensure the infrastructure is in place to
support a flourishing general aviation sector. Year over year,
general aviation activity at EIA has increased more than 61 per
cent.
"We're really pleased to welcome Airside Properties Ltd. to
EIA," said Reg Milley, EIA President & CEO. "This innovative
new facility will help serve the growing need for general and
corporate aviation services in our region."
More information is available at
flyeia.com or through York Realty
Inc.
Media inquiries:
Glenn
Woolsey
Sarah Meffen
York Realty Inc.
Edmonton Airports Communications
t: 780-421-4000 ext.
2
t: 780 890 2434
e:glenn@yorkrealty.ca
c: 780 884 2966
e: smeffen@flyeia.com