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An air charter service based in the Quad Counties has made its maiden flight.
David Morgan, the president of both companies, announced their first run in early May.
Morgan tells The Hawk the COVID-19 pandemic scuttled commercial air travel along the east coast.
“With the reduction in scheduled air service and the lack of direct connections, we think it’s a great time for folks to consider air charter as a way of doing business and getting back their time.”
Morgan says they hadn’t planned on a season stymied by the third wave, and the harsh travel restrictions that came along with it.
It was a special day at St. FX University. The school held its Spring Convocation Friday with two virtual ceremonies. The University awarded degrees and diplomas to more than 900 graduates The University also presented two honourary degrees. One of the recipients is the Province’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Robert Strang, a position […]
Several local students picked up academic awards during Friday’s St. FX Spring Convocation. Zackery Bond of Petit-de-Grat was a recipient of the University Gold Medal for the highest average in the Diploma of Engineering program. Heather Mayhew of Antigonish captured the Audrey Fenwick Memorial Award for Studies in Adult Education. In Science, Noah Tessema of […]
Port Hawkesbury, NS, Canada / 101.5 The Hawk
Jan 15, 2021 7:11 AM
The operator of Port Hawkesbury’s airport says there are real opportunities following repeated service reductions by the major players.
David Morgan, the president of Celtic Air Services which operates the Allan J. MacEachen Port Hawkesbury Airport, says the air industry is changing, and airports have a new role to play.
Morgan tells The Hawk that includes working will smaller players to support the development of regional carriers.
“I think that there’s a great opportunity right now for a right-sized approach to providing commuter service within the Atlantic provinces.”
Morgan says Celtic Air isn’t in the position to take the lead on that enterprise- they’re too small- but they still have a role to play.