WestJet picks Calgary as home base for new airline

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Joe

CALGARY- After considering a number of cities across Canada, WestJet has decided to locate the headquarters of its new regional airline in Calgary.

Wednesday’s announcement means that Encore, the newly named regional airline expected to begin flying in the last half of 2013, will be based in the same city as its parent company. WestJet spokesperson Jennifer Sanford said airports in both Eastern and Western Canada were considered, but in the end, the company chose to remain true to its roots.

Future prosperity depends on regional government

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Joe

I recently dined with a senior City of Edmonton manager, part of the leadership group around City Manager Simon Farbrother that’s getting a great deal done.

We talked about global energy/petro-chemical companies, how decisions are made about where multi-billion dollar plants will be built.

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WestJet names its new regional airline ‘Encore’

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Joe

Calgary- WestJet’s new regional airline, which will compete with Air Canada in some of Canada’s smaller markets, now has a name.

Following a vote by WestJet employees Thursday, the Calgary-based company announced its new airline — which is expected to begin flying in the last half of 2013 — will be called WestJet Encore.

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