New 5000 Square Foot Hangar for the Airport

Miramichi Airport Commission is pleased to announce an agreement made with Jonathan Stewart of Elite Airways to lease a parcel of land at the Miramichi Airport.

Mr. Stewart is building a 4875 square foot hangar in support of Elite Airways.

Ray Stinson, President of Miramichi Airport Commission is pleased with the agreement.

"This agreement supports the continued operation of the Airport. It follows from our Business Plan to encourage the growth of General Aviation within our existing client base."

There are 29 aircraft based at Miramichi. Currently the Airport employs 36 with a direct economic output of $3.2 million.

Jonathan Stewart says, "I am very excited about the construction of the new hangar. It will serve as home base for Elite Airways and will accommodate 4 to 5 aircraft including Elite Airways new aircraft."

Elite Airways is a new charter business in its start-up phase. When it is launched it will provide air service for the City of Miramichi and region, focusing on the business traveler.