JAMESTOWN - Commercial air service will soon be returning to the Chautauqua County Airport. On Friday, Congressman Tom Reed and Chautauqua County Executive George Borrello announced that Boutique Airways has submitted a proposal to the U.S. … [Read more...]
Schumer, Gillibrand Call on DOT Officials to Help Return Air Service to County Airport
WASHINGTON, DC – Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand wrote to Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Elaine Chao to urge her to provide the necessary waivers and approvals that could allow for a new air service provider to land at … [Read more...]
Southern Airways Express Pulls out of Airport, Leaving Jamestown Without Commercial Air Service
JAMESTOWN - Commercial passenger air service is no longer available at the Chautauqua County Airport in Jamestown. Southern Airways Express, the sole provider of air service at the airport, halted service on Tuesday after federal subsidies were … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – County Executive George Borrello – January 2018 Interview
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MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Jan. 11, 2017. WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Chautauqua County Executive George Borrello to learn more about his short term plans as he gets acclimated to his new role as the county's … [Read more...]
Despite Proposed Cuts by Trump, Horrigan Optimistic Essential Air Service Program will Remain
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Airport in Jamestown could be in serious jeopardy if congress decides to keep a cut in place that was presented last week in President Donald Trump’s “skinny” budget. The Administration's FY2018 budget proposes … [Read more...]
Sun Air Announced as New Air Carrier for Chautauqua County Airport in Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - A new air service provider with a familiar destination will soon be serving passengers flying out of the Chautauqua County Airport in Jamestown. On Tuesday, county officials announced that Sun Air will provide the service for the … [Read more...]
County Airport Will Continue to Receive EAS Funding
WASHINGTON - The Chautauqua County Airport in Jamestown will continue to receive a federal subsidy that helps it to provide passenger service to local residents and businesses. On Monday, U.S. Senator Charles Schumer announced that the Department … [Read more...]
Horrigan Says County Will Soon Seek RFPs for New Air Service Provider
MAYVILLE - The effort to find a new air carrier for the Chautauqua County Airport in Jamestown will soon be moving forward. That’s according to County Executive Vince Horrigan, who told WRFA earlier this week that his office is continuing to work … [Read more...]
Silver Airways to End Service in Jamestown in Mid-May
JAMESTOWN - Chautauqua County leaders have just under three months to find a new air service provider for the county airport in Jamestown. On Tuesday, County Executive Vince Horrigan announced that United Airlines has notified the United States … [Read more...]
Schumer in Jamestown Friday Morning to Show Support for County Airport
JAMESTOWN - New York State’s Senior U.S. Senator will be paying a visit to Chautauqua County Friday morning to show his support for the County Airport in Jamestown. Senator Charles Schumer will be at the airport requesting the FAA grant a special … [Read more...]
