Airport Business - 16
BUILDINGS & FACILITIES
AUTHOR Walker Jaroch
AIR CANADA LOOKS TO
MODERNIZE GSE
WITH CONSTRUCTION OF NEW FACILITY
Air Canada's new GSE facility at Edmonton International Airport aims
to modernize and streamline the airline's cargo and GSE operations - all
under one roof.
MODERN AIR cargo requires modern facilities and
the space needed to house the ground support
equipment (GSE) that makes it all possible. The
construction of such a facility is no small task for
either airline nor airport, but it's a necessity that
both Air Canada and the Edmonton International
Airport (EIA) have been undertaking since the fall
of last year.
Breaking ground in October of 2018,
Air Canada is bringing a new facility to
Edmonton International Airport for the
housing and maintenance of its cargo and
ground support equipment. With up to
42 daily flights from EIA, Air Canada's
new facility aims to streamline and
consolidate the airline's operations under
one roof.
"Air Canada has served Edmonton
for more than 80 years and Edmonton
is an important part of Air Canada's
global network," says Angela Mah,
spokesperson for the airline. "Two
of Air Canada's important operations
teams at Edmonton, cargo as well as
ground-equipment support, were in
separate facilities which were due to
be upgraded. A business decision was
made to have a new facility constructed
for both ground support equipment
service and cargo teams at Edmonton
International Airport. This enables us
to enhance our operational capabilities
for both operations in a new, modern
facility."
Of the 50,000 square foot facility,
30,000 square feet will be utilized
by Air Canada's GSE team with the
remaining space occupied by Air Canada
Cargo. Mah says the facility will offer
the latest in technology for the upkeep
of Air Canda's GSE f leet and modern
facilities for their cargo side, enabling the
integration of technology, infrastructure
and enhanced space that allows for the
optimal flow of goods.
"A lot of planning and thought has
gone into this project to ensure that it
meets our objectives. For instance, we
wanted to ensure that there was sufficient
space to efficiently maintain our f leet
of 167 airport vehicles that support our
operations at Edmonton International
Airport and ensure a learning area
was included. These vehicles include
pushback tugs, bag tractors, baggage
carts, container dollies, vans and more,"
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Mah says. "Our electricians will have
a dedicated area to conduct specialized
electrical repairs, painting will be able
to be done year-round, and importantly,
training facilities including classrooms
are present to enable our technicians to
remain current with the latest technology
and processes."
"The facility has been designed with
appropriate groundside and airside access
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Air Canada Looks to Modernize GSE with Construction of New Facility
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