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For aviation and community updates, partnering highlights, to our latest innovative initiative, this is the place to find out what’s happening at YEG.

Planes lined up at EIA with Tower in background
March 25, 2022 | Air Service, YEG News Releases

Continued recovery seen for local aviation

Français Cargo expansion, job creation, new flights all priorities for EIA Edmonton International Airport (EIA) is forecasting a return to higher passenger levels in 2022, as more flights to more places begin taking off starting this spring and into the...

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Indigenous Box sample products
March 10, 2022 | Airport City, ESG, Shop. Dine. Relax, YEG News Releases

Growing Indigenous business takes off as EIA tenant

Indigenous Box shipping across Canada, building national network of suppliers Français (L-R)EIA Vice President Myron Keehn, Saddle Lake First Nation Chief Eric Shirt, Minister of Indigenous Relations Rick Wilson, Owner of Indigenous Box Mallory Yawnghwe, Grand Chief of Treaty Six...

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Edmonton International Airport
February 7, 2022 | Partner News Releases

Government of Canada supports Edmonton International Airport with new funding for critical infrastructure projects

Français The Government of Canada announced $10.4 million in grant funding for Edmonton International Airport on Monday, February 7. Please see the link to the Government of Canada news release.   Le lundi 7 février, le gouvernement du Canada a...

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January 26, 2022 | Accessibility, YEG News Releases

EIA expands accessibility services for passengers

Français Partnership with Aira enhances travel experience for passengers who are blind or have low vision Passengers who are blind or have low vision can use the Aira app on their smartphones to get support from a live agent to guide them...

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Drone event
December 3, 2021 | Airport City, YEG News Releases

A ‘Canadian first’ for drone flights at EIA

Français First step towards drone logistics operations within restricted airspace Canada’s first drone delivery operation from within an airport has taken off from Edmonton International Airport (EIA), helping chart a new path for this emerging industry. A Sparrow drone from...

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EMMYDEVEAUX logo and image
November 25, 2021 | Airport City, YEG News Releases

Edmonton fashion brand takes off with EIA

Français EMMYDEVEAUX poised for growth through logistics support at Airport City An Edmonton success story in the world of fashion is positioned for sustainable growth far beyond local borders through a new partnership at Edmonton International Airport that is helping...

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EIA aerial
November 17, 2021 | Airport City, YEG News Releases

EIA leverages new partnership to drive economic growth

Français Partnership with ONE Properties allows for a refocus on diversification Edmonton International Airport (EIA) is strengthening its economic development, diversification and job creation by partnering with ONE Properties. ONE Properties will assume a property management role for existing tenants,...

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November 15, 2021 | Air Service, YEG News Releases

Swoop Announces Major Expansion and Investment in Edmonton and Brings Nine New Routes to Alberta Capital

Today, Swoop, Canada’s leading ultra-low fare airline, reaffirmed its commitment to the Edmonton Metropolitan Region with the announcement of new service to one U.S. and eight domestic destinations from its Western Canadian base. The airline’s significant new investments were celebrated...

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EIA fire truck
November 2, 2021 | Blog

Safety and security come first – always

Français   It’s a phrase you may hear or see often at Edmonton International Airport: ‘Health, safety and security first.’ We call it a core value, but what does that mean, how does that value translate into our daily actions...

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September 10, 2021 | Blog

Remembering September 11th at EIA 20 years later 

September 11, 2001, is a day that needs no introduction.   It’s a day that means so much to many different people. For the aviation industry it’s often considered the day when everything changed. Flying and airport planning changed dramatically following the...

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