Category: Edmonton

Petition to name Edmonton International for Max Ward soars past 6,000 signatures

By Brett Ballah on December 7, 2020

Max Ward petition

A Western Aviation News petition to rename Edmonton International Airport in honour of Max Ward has gained the support of the Ward family.

Europe service to return to Edmonton

By Brett Ballah on September 22, 2020

International flight Edmonton

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It was never the most active gateway to Europe, but KLM has found a way to bring service to the Continent back to Edmonton International Airport.

Edmonton International slashes workforce

By Brett Ballah on May 21, 2020 • ( 5 Comments )

Edmonton International will cut its staff by 40% as the aviation industry sounds new warnings about increased costs due to the pandemic.

Edmonton 2019 passenger traffic falls

By Brett Ballah on January 17, 2020 • ( 1 Comment )

International flight Edmonton

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Edmonton International Airport reported 100,000 fewer people passed through the airport in 2019 compared to the previous year.

Alberta airports tops in on-time performance

By Brett Ballah on January 3, 2020

Calgary and Edmonton performed best in their categories among Canadian airports in on-time performance in 2019, though Canada as a whole lagged badly in world rankings.

Edmonton gains Condor service to Frankfurt

By Brett Ballah on December 3, 2019

Edmonton International Airport officials had reason to smile Tuesday as European airline Condor announced plans for twice-weekly summer service to Frankfurt, Germany.