The person who has been managing the second-busiest airport in Newfoundland and Labrador has been appointed President of the Atlantic Canada Airports Association.

Tammy Priddle moves from Deer Lake Regional Airport to the umbrella association representing airports throughout Atlantic Canada.

Nadia MacDonald, executive director of the association, says Priddle has deftly managed the Deer Lake Airport’s affairs as well as being actively involved with the association.

MacDonald says the return to pre-pandemic passenger volumes is inconsistent across the region as airports struggle with regional connectivity.