News / Federal cash infusion kicks off major expansion for airfreight at Edmonton

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With a fresh infusion of money from Ottawa, Edmonton International Airport is ramping up preparations for a massive expansion of its cargo infrastructure.

While this project is two to three years from fruition, the airport is currently doubling parking positions for widebody freighters.

Work crews have been pouring concrete at the airport for a new cargo apron to accommodate six widebody freighters and work is on schedule for completion in October, said Alex Lowe, the airport’s manager, global network development (cargo).

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