Stakeholders recently gathered to commemorate the start of construction on Calgary International Airport (YYC)’s YYC AeroNex development project to build the Alberta Training Centre of Excellence for Aviation and Aerospace, a new facility from Calgary Airports designed and operated by aviation technology firm CAE in partnership with WestJet and Mount Royal University. Scheduled to open in 2028, the center will feature flight simulators, cabin trainers and other equipment to train pilots and cabin crew on Boeing 737MAX, 737NG, 787 Dreamliner and De Havilland Dash 8-400 (Q400) aircrafts.
“This facility brings together the best in aviation technology, innovation, education and infrastructure under one roof,” said Chris Dinsdale, president and CEO of Calgary Airports. “It builds on Calgary and Alberta as a growing hub of aviation, aerospace and logistics, and creates a pathway for possibility in this sector through training, development and research.”
“What began as a shared vision among industry, academia, and government is now becoming a reality,” added CAE president and CEO Matthew Bromberg. “As demand for skilled aviation professionals continues to accelerate worldwide, this investment will help strengthen Canada’s position as a global leader in aviation training, innovation, and talent development. We are proud of this partnership and of the lasting impact it will have on the next generation of aviation professionals.”
