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  As part of YSJ’s commitment to reducing our carbon footprint, we took a meaningful step in 2025 by upgrading our security team’s vehicle to an electric vehicle. But while the EV is efficient, it was also…very white and very plain. So we decided to make it something special. We invited students at our PALS…

For many travellers, the first real moment of an airport journey happens at security.  At Saint John Airport, that moment is shaped by Jeremy Parlee – a familiar face and a steady presence who has spent more than two decades helping passengers move calmly and confidently on their way. Jeremy joined Saint John Airport in…

Behind every smooth departure and safe landing at Saint John Airport is a dedicated team working quietly in the background – often long before passengers arrive and long after they’ve gone. That work becomes especially critical during winter. “When a winter storm hits, the first person out the door is the foreman,” Maintenance Supervisor Andrew…

photo:  The Honourable Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Transport and Government House leader (on left), shakes hands with Court Edeburn. By Court Edeburn When I stepped into this role last month, people asked what my first priority would be. The answer was straightforward: more flights, more often. Everything we want to accomplish at Saint John Airport…

Saint John Airport is welcoming community members, neighbours, and stakeholders today to a public open house as part of its Land Use Plan update – a Transport Canada–required process that guides how airport lands are managed now and into the future. The Land Use Plan helps shape how the airport grows and operates, and the…

Next summer, Saint John Airport will become the stage for one of Canada’s most iconic aviation experiences. The Canadian Forces Snowbirds have officially confirmed they will perform at Airshow Atlantic 2026, hosted at Saint John Airport on Aug. 29 and 30. It will mark Airshow Atlantic’s first-ever event in Saint John – and a major…

Travellers passing through Saint John Airport may notice something quietly powerful in the display cases in the terminal. The hand tools and finely crafted wood pieces on exhibit are more than works of art – they are stories of healing, purpose and resilience. The display features work from The Purple Heart Project, founded by Grand…

The new system is longer, smoother, and built to handle larger items with ease – think skis, golf clubs, strollers, and all the gear that helps you make the most of your travels. This upgrade is part of our ongoing commitment to enhance the passenger experience and keep improving the little things that matter on…

For Andrew Hunter, YSJ isn’t just where he works – it’s in his DNA. His father served as an airport firefighter for 35 years, retiring after a long and dedicated career. And both of Andrew’s brothers have worked at YSJ in maintenance and firefighting roles.  Andrew spent his early career in heavy equipment and construction,…

By Court Edeburn I officially stepped into the role of president and CEO of Saint John Airport on Dec. 1. And before I ever sat down at my desk, I did what I always do when I’m trying to understand a new place – I got in the car and drove. That drive happened during…