The history of aviation in Alberta has been influenced by local, provincial, national and world events, geography and economics, and the men and women who participated in its evolution over the past 100 years. This section will introduce a representative selection of these influential moments, from the Early Years (1903-1914) to an evaluation of The Future of aviation in Alberta. These selections will not only provide useful information, but will also help create an understanding of the events and advancement in each of the major periods of Alberta’s aviation history.

The events discussed in this section will illustrate how Alberta has contributed to the advancement of aviation, how world events helped and hindered aviation activities, and how Alberta remains an active part of aviation in Canada and the world.

A framed dissertation about "The Beginning" by Ray Munro. Inscription in the left lower corner is "To Cliff with Happy Memories of 280 Squadron - Sam Luberman - Edmonton March 8, 1983." Read More...