Celtic Air Services builds new hangar at MacEach airport.’Winterize’ facility for better emergency response, Canadian Business Journal

PORT HASTINGS, Nova Scotia, Sept. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — New upgrades to Alan J. McQueen Airport will include 10,000 square feet of aircraft hangars and de-icing facilities to improve access to the Channel region. increase.To timely emergency services – including: life flight Aircraft – during the winter.

An investment of approximately $1 million by Celtic Air Services will allow the new hangar to accommodate aircraft with wingspans of up to 70 feet. Celtic co-owners David Morgan and Trent Vichie today announced the privately funded upgrade, which they said was vital to the region.

“Community leaders have expressed a desire for these much-needed improvements that are critical to the safety of local Nova Scotians,” said Vichie. “We are happy to invest in this community and its people.”

Vichie, CEO of EverWind Fuels, who is finalizing plans to unlock Nova Scotia’s green hydrogen economy in nearby Point Tupper, said upgrading the MacEachen airport is key to the region’s safety and sustainability. I was. “The region is experiencing significant growth and we know that year-round air linking will become more important as clean, green hydrogen expands into the region,” he said. increase.

The news was welcomed by Nova Scotia’s Minister of Health and Human Services. Michelle Thompson says: New infrastructure that allows our teams to operate in winter weather means medical professionals can reach the patients they need more efficiently and will play a key role in improving our healthcare system. There is no doubt that it will fulfill ”

EHS Lifeflight is equipped with two Sikorsky S76C+ helicopters and a King Air B200 twin turboprop aircraft. On average, EHS Lifeflight completes over 1,000 missions per year.

David Morgan, president of Celtic Air Services, said the new hangar and de-icing facility will not only attract new business but also improve safety.

“The most important flight using our facility is the EHS LifeFlight operation,” said Morgan. “It is heartbreaking to wait for the weather to clear up when they can’t land here because of the ice. increase.”

The plan calls for construction to begin in the fall of 2022 and to be operational in early 2023.

supportive quotes

“The Alan J McQueen Regional Airport is a vital part of the transportation hub for road, rail and aviation infrastructure in the Channel and western Cape Breton. These upgrades are great news for the region given the retention and attractiveness of the growth areas.”
-Brenda Chisholm Beaton, Mayor of Port Hawkesbury

“Richmond County is receiving international attention as a potential hydrogen production hub. Our deepwater ports, extensive greenfield sites and offshore assets position us well for growth. The Alan J. McEachern Airport is a key asset in ensuring air access to the region, ensuring its growth and the safety of those here.”
– Richmond County Mayor Amanda Mombourquette

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