Port Hawkesbury’s Allan J. MacEachen Airport gets $1 million in new infrastructure from new investor.
EverWind Fuels recently bought the former NuStar Energy fuel storage terminal nearby and became part owner with Celtic Air Services, which manages the airport.
The new partnership will result in a new hangar and de-icing pad, which will expand winter service, said Dave Morgan, president of Celtic Air.
“Business is good for sure, but the hangar was something we needed for a long time and unfortunately capitalizing on a project like this posed great challenges as we were a small and new company,” a- he declared.
The expansion comes at the right time, Morgan said.
“It’s been tough going through COVID…and now I’m pretty excited to move forward in a positive direction with such a great partnership. Tourism is back and roaring, the airfield is busy and we’re thrilled of all that. “
Port Hawkesbury Airport does not handle scheduled flights from major carriers, but caters largely to private aircraft.
The new infrastructure will make it easier for emergency health services, the Canadian Coast Guard and others to use the airport in inclement weather, Morgan said.
It will also be able to accommodate aircraft with a wingspan of up to 21 meters.
Construction is expected to begin later this year.
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