Port Hawkesbury Airport Says Fed Government Jeopardizes Future

Celtic Air Services issued a press release critical of the Federal government on June 10th. Their objection is to "reports" of possible Federal government investment into another regional airport location in Inverness. They suggest such an investment will "jeopardize the future" of the Allan J. MacEachen Port Hawkesbury Airport. See the full press release below:

Federal Government Jeopardizes Future of Allan J. MacEachen Port Hawkesbury Airport

June 10, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PORT HASTINGS, NS– Recent reports that the federal government will invest in the construction of a new airport in Inverness for the Cabot Links golf course, if true, will jeopardize the future of the Allan J. MacEachen Port Hawkesbury Airport according to Celtic Air Services President David Morgan. The Allan J. MacEachen Port Hawkesbury Airport has provided essential services to Cape Breton and the Strait Area since 1973. Celtic Air Services took over the management of the airport in 2017 and has overseen a steady increase in traffic.
“After moving back to Nova Scotia 3 years ago with my family to take on this exciting new business opportunity, I am extremely frustrated that the federal government is now jeopardizing the future of the Allan J. MacEachen Port Hawkesbury Airport,” said Mr. Morgan. “Our company has worked tirelessly to expand our customer base, promote Cape Breton as a world-class tourism destination, and revitalize the Port Hawkesbury Airport. However, this decision will endanger both Celtic Air Services and the airport itself.”
Last year, Celtic Air Services welcomed more than 1,000 flights, three quarters of which carried passengers visiting Cape Breton’s world-class golf courses. In addition to receiving flights from across North America, the Port Hawkesbury Airport provides 24 hour a day, 365 day a year services for EHS Lifeflight, the Department of Lands and Forestry, and the Canadian Coast Guard. Celtic Air Services is also actively pursuing regularly scheduled commercial flights.
“Celtic Air Services has invested more than $2 million in private money into the Port Hawkesbury Airport, and surrounding communities,” said Mr. Morgan. “As someone who grew up in Cape Breton, I have prioritized providing reliable, year-round employment, as I understand how important that is to the region, our employees, and their families. I am truly disheartened that the federal government could put that at risk.”
In 2017, Celtic Air Services was awarded the Cape Breton Partnership Safety Trailblazer Award. In 2018, the company was named the Tourism Industry Association of Nova Scotia’s New Tourism Business of the Year. The Port Hawkesbury Airport also hosted the region’s first airshow in 2018, hosting the Canadian Forces Snowbirds Air Demonstration team.

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