Million Air is awarded lease at Calgary

Million Air has announced a
multi-year lease agreement for the construction and development of a new fixed based
operator (FBO) complex at the Calgary
International Airport.
This will be Million Air’s third FBO in Canada,
with existing locations in Toronto and Vancouver and 31st to the
network.

Million Air will begin constructing the new US$12
million facility in 2011 and is expected to complete phase one of the project
in 2012. “The new construction will include Million Air’s brand design
standards,” said Terry Cross, chief operating officer for Million Air.
“The FBO will feature trademark Million Air amenities such as theater
room, complimentary beverage and snack bar located in the executive lobby and
multimedia conference rooms.”

“Calgary
plays a significant role in the growing global financial market.” says
Mike Smith, Million Air Calgary principal. “Through our state of the art
facility, we will offer Calgary
a level of service befitting a world class city”.

“The YYC
Global Logistics
Park is a great opportunity for
airport partners to be a part of Canada’s leading integrated,
multimodal business park. YYC continues to be the national leader in developing
platforms for businesses to develop, grow and thrive” said Stephan
Poirier, vice president and chief commercial officer for The Calgary Airport
Authority. “The addition of Million Air, a world class operator,
solidifies our position as an important strategic passenger, cargo and business
leader and keeps Calgary and Alberta’s economy moving forward.”