2001 Annual Report - Edmonton International Airport

WestJet HangarIn 2001, Executive Flight Centre developed a 3,172square metre WestJet hangar facility on two hectaresof land. The hangar can accommodate two B737-700aircraft and was completed at the end of 2001.RedTail Landing Golf ClubIn 2001, Sid Puddicombe Associates Ltd. beganconstruction of a multi-million dollar, world class18-hole golf course and facility on 95 hectares ofland adjacent to AirLINKS Business Park. The par 72course will become one of the area’s longest andmost challenging. Course facilities will include alearning facility for public and private lessons, aputting course, pro shop, lounge and grill as well as aseparate facility for tournaments and special events.City Centre, Cooking Lake and Villeneuve AirportsEdmonton City Centre Airport (ECCA) continued toimplement its land use/real estate development planas well. The Workers’ Compensation Board startedconstruction of a new facility at ECCA, which isscheduled for completion in Spring 2002. In addition,the vacant airport terminal building was leased toEdmonton Public Schools. Amiskwaciy Academy, ahigh school for Aboriginal students, will open in2002.Cooking Lake Airport sold all available hangar lotsand is exploring the possibility of developingadditional properties.Cooking Lake’s unique condominium structureprovides opportunity for aviators to purchase ratherthan lease land. This offers long-term stability andrevenues that contribute to our objective to supportthis facility in its goal to be self-sustaining.Tenants at Villeneuve Airport were offered theopportunity to buy the 1,800 square metre lots theywere leasing. Revenue from the sales is earmarkedto finance the ongoing operation of and futureimprovements to the airport. The sales will alsocontribute to economic development of the area andmitigate the need to raise aviation fees.General Aviation ServicesThe General Aviation Services group provides thecost-effective management of the airports’ generalaviation facilities. In addition to this operationalmandate, General Aviation Services promotes thegrowth and diversification of aviation in the region,working closely with business and industry to createopportunities that support aviation.In 2001, ECCA supported 85,000 passengers and97,000 aircraft movements. On schedule withEdmonton Airports’ long-term goal, ECCA eliminatedits operating deficit.The airport proceeded with the next phase of itsmarketing program, which included partnering withtenants to develop a marketing plan. ECCA alsoparticipated in industry trade shows and leveragedadvertising opportunities to promote services andbusiness activities at ECCA.For the third year, General Aviation Servicessupported Airfest, an annual aviation event thatoffers a unique opportunity for the public to get upclose to ECCA. This Father’s Day family eventattracted over 7,000 aviation enthusiasts, andshowcased businesses and facilities at ECCA.11