Edmonton City Centre Airport
Why does AEG support the continued operation of the Edmonton City Centre Airport (ECCA)? The simple answer is that the ECCA makes Edmonton a better place to live, work and do business.
Over the coming months Edmonton City Council will engage in a large-scale public consultation on the future of the ECCA. AEG has activated its members and a group of 300 businesses that rely on the airport to conduct business. We're committed to telling our story to the people of Edmonton and to our elected leaders and we're confident that City Council will eventually see the wisdom in maintaining a vibrant City Centre Airport.
Scroll down to see letters of support from Edmontonians, view our latest news releases and check out reports as they become available. Click on the letter writer's name for full text of the letter.
The ECCA plays a vital role in making Edmonton one of Canada’s leading health centers. It is a hub for air ambulance, medivac, organ transplants and other essential health services for all of Alberta, the Northwest Territories, British Columbia and Saskatchewan. It also contributes to the safety and security of our province. The Edmonton Police Service, RCMP and the Canadian Forces are all major users of the facility.
The airport is essential to the long term success of Alberta’s Capital Region.
Let's work together to ensure the ECCA continues to be an important part of Edmonton's future. Check back frequently for updates on our activities, and feel free to contact us if you would like to contribute in any way.
Press Releases
| 26-Jan-10 |
Legal pressure mounting to reverse airport closure decision
The 80 year old Edmonton Flying Club is going to court to fight for it's very existence and the future of the Edmonton City Centre Airport. |
| 31-Jul-09 |
AEG letter to Mayor Mandel regarding decision to close ECCA
AEG response to the Council decision to close the City Centre Airport. |
| 23-Jun-09 |
International Aviation Experts: City Centre Airport
A decision to close Edmonton City Centre Airport (ECCA) would cost the city a key transport infrastructure asset, with economic output estimated to exceed $400 million per year, say London-based Ascend Aviation Insight in a report commissioned by Alberta Enterprise Group. |
| 19-Jun-09 |
AEG on Edmonton airport report: Report raises more questions than it answers
Analysis of flawed City of Edmonton report on proposed redevelopment of City Centre Airport land. |
| 02-Jun-09 |
Alberta Enterprise Group launches SaveOurAirport.ca
AEG announces the launch of saveourairport.ca -- a truly interactive web site giving supporters of the Edmonton City Centre Airport the opportunity to sign a petition and write to City Hall. |
| 14-Apr-09 |
Amazing Airport Race results -- Not Even Close
In an innovative flight experiment, the Alberta Enterprise Group proved the difference in time and cost between using the ECCA versus the Edmonton International Airport is vast. |
| 23-Feb-09 |
Prominent Edmonton business leaders support keeping aiport open
A group of prominent Edmonton business leaders have already gone on the record support the continued operation of the ECCA. |
| 23-Feb-09 |
Alberta Enterprise Group mobilizing broad-based coalition to save airport
In an open letter to Edmonton Mayor Stephen Mandel and Members of City Council, the Alberta Enterprise Group (AEG) announced its support for the Edmonton City Centre Airport and signaled their intent to mobilize a broad-based coalition of stakeholders to speak out against closing the facility. |
