YEG - Edmonton Int Airport - Page 372

Coldrsx · #**7421** Posted **Nov 19, 2012, 6:01 AM**

Photos!

Bigtime · #**7422** Posted **Nov 19, 2012, 2:11 PM**

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Originally Posted by alexisantonakis

And today we had a FedEX B777, coming in from, and heading back to, Koln.
Can the FedEx ramp hold B777's?

Also the 'Taj Mahal', RCAF CC-150 15001 was in.

And finally a Learjet 35, N405PC, in United Nations colours

Not a bad little day

Pics? Bueller? Bueller?

oiler-dude · #**7423** Posted **Nov 19, 2012, 4:02 PM**

Found this one on Twitter. Beauty bird!

https://twitter.com/markmlawless/status/270315401345388544/photo/1

Coldrsx · #**7424** Posted **Nov 19, 2012, 4:05 PM**

^such a majestic bird.

Bigtime · #**7425** Posted **Nov 19, 2012, 4:06 PM**

Very nice!

alexisantonakis · #**7426** Posted **Nov 19, 2012, 7:54 PM**

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Originally Posted by Bigtime

Pics? Bueller? Bueller?

Not from me I'm afraid...I'm up at the other end of town...I get the infrom from the flight trackers and from my SBS box....but a friend of mine from Calgary who is an aviation photographer is staying in Nisku for a few days so eventually he'll send me some photos...I'll post a link to them here when he does

I see that First Air also sent in an ATR-42 this morning and a couple of days ago.
C-GKLB, the one with the fox tail
http://www.myaviation.net/search/photo_search.php?id=01913689
Although not taken at YEG

hilman · #**7427** Posted **Nov 20, 2012, 3:07 PM**

Tweets from EIA this morning:

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Starting Jan 13 @FedEx replacing EIA-Memphis route from narrow-body 757 to wide-body Airbus A310 Freighter

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Jason Copping: @CanadianPacific building new 200 acre intermodal facility, investing $160 million, building competitive supply chains

SHOFEAR · #**7428** Posted **Nov 20, 2012, 3:29 PM**

/\ Isn't the CP facility the one across the highway that started grading and utilities this summer?

dansk · #**7429** Posted **Nov 20, 2012, 3:37 PM**

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Originally Posted by SHOFEAR

/\ Isn't the CP facility the one across the highway that started grading and utilities this summer?

Yes, and the Borders industrial Business park.

hilman · #**7430** Posted **Nov 20, 2012, 7:07 PM**

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FedEx Express Expands Daily Air Cargo Capacity to Edmonton
November 20 2012

MISSISSAUGA, Ont., November 20, 2012—Businesses in Northern Alberta are set to benefit from greater connectivity with markets around the world by increasing inbound and outbound air cargo capacity through Edmonton International Airport (EIA).

In a demonstration of its commitment to Alberta’s flourishing economy, Federal Express Canada Ltd. (FedEx Express Canada), a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), will upgrade its international freight services between Edmonton and the FedEx World Hub in Memphis, Tennessee with the deployment of a wide-bodied Airbus 310 (A310), representing an increase in air cargo capacity of more than 1600 cubic feet, or an additional 20,000 kg of daily freight over the existing volume.

“FedEx Express Canada has tremendous confidence in the economy of Northern Alberta,” said Lisa Lisson, president of FedEx Express Canada. “This upgrade in cargo capacity signifies to all businesses and consumers our determination to provide industry-leading convenience and connectivity between Edmonton and the rest of the world.”

Today’s announcement is a milestone for Alberta’s capital, as the FedEx Express A310 will be the only wide-bodied all-cargo airplane committed to daily flights in and out of EIA. The first FedEx A310 is expected to arrive in early January 2013 and flights will occur daily from Monday to Friday.

http://news.van.fedex.com/fedex-express-expands-daily-air-cargo-capacity-edmonton

hilman · #**7431** Posted **Nov 20, 2012, 7:09 PM**

As per Brentk on C2E:

YEG-IAH 3x daily (new UA494 airbus service) starting March 2013.
1330 Departure from YEG aboard A319
900 Departure from IAH aboard A319

dansk · #**7432** Posted **Nov 20, 2012, 7:10 PM**

Now to get UPS

Coldrsx · #**7433** Posted **Nov 20, 2012, 7:46 PM**

Two good wins for YEG. Keep em coming!

dansk · #**7434** Posted **Nov 20, 2012, 8:04 PM**

That flight time will be catching a lot more traffic from the north as the connection times are amazing.

7e7 · #**7435** Posted **Nov 20, 2012, 8:15 PM**

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Originally Posted by dansk

Now to get UPS

Likely not happening as they have invested in YYC.

tuffyy · #**7436** Posted **Nov 21, 2012, 6:37 PM**

Anyone know why there have been FedEx 777F's through YEG? Two in the last week and a bit... And another scheduled for Friday from what I have heard.

MacLac · #**7437** Posted **Nov 21, 2012, 7:30 PM**

Apparently the new airport Marriott will be a "Renaissance" rather than a "Courtyard." This is definately a step up for us and for sure a one up on Calgary......

Bigtime · #**7438** Posted **Nov 21, 2012, 7:39 PM**

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Originally Posted by tuffyy

Anyone know why there have been FedEx 777F's through YEG? Two in the last week and a bit... And another scheduled for Friday from what I have heard.

Could it be fuel stops if they are taking on closer to maximum cargo weight?

Bigtime · #**7439** Posted **Nov 21, 2012, 7:41 PM**

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Originally Posted by MacLac

Apparently the new airport Marriott will be a "Renaissance" rather than a "Courtyard." This is definitely a step up for us and for sure a one up on Calgary......

Hey now, you know we are building a new hotel right now with the new international/transborder terminal right?

You can see it in this picture:

YYC under construction by BigtimeYYC, on Flickr

No word yet on what brand it will operate under.

dansk · #**7440** Posted **Nov 21, 2012, 8:40 PM**

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Originally Posted by MacLac

Apparently the new airport Marriott will be a "Renaissance" rather than a "Courtyard." This is definately a step up for us and for sure a one up on Calgary......

That is great news.

I don't see why it is relevant to always compare to YYC? Quit looking in your review mirror, you aren't going to get anywhere that way.