(Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island) The Atlantic Canada Airports Association (ACAA) welcomes today’s announcement by the Council of Atlantic Premiers regarding new provincial funding to support regional air service. This investment says the association is a significant step toward stronger air connectivity across the region, helping to unlock economic growth…
Submission to House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance
[Halifax, Nova Scotia] The board of directors of the Atlantic Canada Airports Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Tammy Priddle as president. Ms. Priddle has served as president and chief executive officer of Deer Lake Regional Airport Authority since early 2020. She has a master’s degree in public administration management and more than…
For immediate release (HALIFAX) Tuesday, July 19th, 2022 – Airports Council International North America (ACI-NA), the trade association that represents commercial airports in the US and Canada, announced the appointment of Monette Pasher as permanent president of the Canadian Airports Council (CAC), the Canadian division of ACI-NA. “Monette is a passionate airport leader and advocate…
Government of Canada announced $39 million in funding through Regional Air Transportation Initiative for Atlantic Canada’s Airports For immediate release (HALIFAX) August 12th, 2021 – With passenger traffic down 90 percent throughout the pandemic compared to 2019, Atlantic Canada’s airports were very pleased to receive operational funding support through the Regional Air Transportation Initiative by…
For immediate release (GOOSE BAY) Wednesday, June 23rd, 2021 – Goronwy Price, chief executive officer and general manager of Goose Bay Airport Corporation, has been appointed the new president of the Atlantic Canada Airports Association (ACAA). The ACAA is an industry association that speaks on behalf of thirteen airports in the Atlantic region and collaborates…
Encouraging sign of recovery as PAL Airlines announces regional route restoration in Atlantic Canada
For immediate release [Halifax: April 8th, 2021] – Atlantic Canada’s airports are pleased regional partner PAL Airlines will be adding 6 Atlantic Canada airports to their route network this spring and summer. New service will begin between May 10th and August 2nd out of airports in Halifax, Sydney, Charlottetown, Fredericton, Saint John and Bathurst and…
Industry Calls on Federal Government to Provide Financial Support, Implement National Health Strategy for Air Sector Recovery
For immediate release (HALIFAX) Wednesday, January 13th, 2021 – Atlantic Canada’s airports were advised of more air service suspensions by Air Canada that will become effective January 23rd, 2021. Both federal and provincial government imposed travel restrictions are significantly impacting the air sector. Air Canada advised that effective January 23rd, 2021, it will be suspending…