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The new program will support 10 startups to grow and scale their business in Waterloo, cementing the Region’s position as an aerospace innovation hub and leader in the aviation sector.
Waterloo, ON — The Accelerator Centre (AC) is pleased to announce the launch of its groundbreaking Aerospace Accelerator in collaboration with the  Region of Waterloo  and  NAVBLUE . This innovative initiative aims to foster the growth and development of cutting-edge...
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Waterloo Region  - The Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) had another record-breaking year in 2023. In total, 445,312 passengers travelled through YKF, an 18.39 per cent increase over 2022.
YKF continues to be the fastest-growing airport in Canada and consistently ranks as one of the top 20 busiest airports in the country. The success of commercial service has increased passengers and that growth is directly funding the expansion of the airport’s facilities.
“It...
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Waterloo Region – Tonight, Flair Airlines will launch its inaugural flight to Las Vegas, Nevada from the Region of Waterloo International Airport. While the new service will enhance travel options for residents, it also represents a significant milestone in the continued growth and development of air travel in Waterloo Region.
The Region of Waterloo International Airport is the fastest-growing airport in Canada and since Flair arrived in 2021, passenger traffic has...
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Region of Waterloo, ON – Flair Airlines has unveiled plans to expand its reach into Atlantic Canada with routes between the Region of Waterloo and St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador.
“Our community has a long and close history with Atlantic Canada and we’re excited to show them everything Waterloo Region has to offer,” said Karen Redman, Chair of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo. “Additionally, many of our residents are eager to...
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Waterloo Region – The Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre (WWFC) is excited to announce that today they broke ground on a 3,300 square-foot expansion project that will transform their existing Advanced Training Centre into a cutting-edge Flight SIM Centre and Innovation Hub.
Based at the Region of Waterloo International Airport, the Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre (WWFC) is one of the largest and most experienced professional flight training schools in Canada....
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