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By Court Edeburn, President & CEO of the Saint John Airport As I sit in my office and look out over the runway at Saint John Airport, it’s hard not to reflect on what an incredible few weeks our region has had. Just a few days ago, this airport was filled with thousands of people…
A new gas station and restaurants are coming to Saint John Airport – but the bigger story is what they represent. The development, led by Neqotkuk (Tobique First Nation) on land leased from YSJ, marks the first major commercial project to get underway as part of an ambitious plan to put more of the airport’s…
New Brunswick’s film industry has been building something special over the past several years. From feature films to television productions, the province has proven it has what producers are looking for: experienced crews, diverse locations and communities ready to roll out the welcome mat. Few recent productions showcased that better than Revival, which filmed throughout…
August 6, 2026 Saint John Airport and Neqotkuk First Nation are pleased to provide an update regarding the commercial development project on lands surrounding the Saint John Airport following recent public discussion. The two organizations have been working together to advance the first phase of the project, which includes a gas station with two restaurant…
“It’s not that it’s a hard job – it’s just a continuous job,” says the YSJ equipment operator. Every summer, beginning when temperatures warm in mid-May, Ray and the maintenance team spend about three weeks repainting both runways. It takes three people: one operates the line-painting machine while two mark the beginning and end of…
For a few hours next month, David White will control the skies over YSJ. From an elevated platform overlooking Saint John Airport, David will put on his headset, key his radio and take control of the airfield and surrounding airspace. Every takeoff, landing and aerobatic performance at Air Show Atlantic will move through him.…
Natalie Withers’ title at Saint John Airport is accounting and administrative clerk. But spend a day with her and you quickly discover that the numbers are only part of the job. One moment, she may be working in the administrative office. The next, she could be installing signs, helping clean up the terminal or responding…
YSJ has launched a new social media campaign showcasing how the partnership between Pascan Aviation and Porter Airlines makes it easier to travel from Saint John to destinations across Canada. A series of professionally produced videos follows travellers heading to concerts, special occasions, ocean adventures and long-awaited reunions. Passengers can book their complete journey at…
The most common thing I hear from people passing through YSJ is some version of the same sentence: I love flying out of Saint John. I hear it in the security line. I hear it from people picking up family at arrivals. I heard it again just last week from someone who flies through here…
By Court Edeburn Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to meet with representatives from airlines across North America, all convened for a conference in Chicago. I came prepared to sell YSJ and southwestern New Brunswick. I was armed not just with compelling data – the attractive business case for flying out of Saint John…