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Video/Photos: Military Plane Emergency Landing

[Updated] An airplane is set to make an emergency landing at the airport this afternoon [May 11] with emergency personnel presently on scene. As of this writing, 2.51pm, the plane has not landed and can be seen circling in the distance. Police Media Manager Dwayne Caines said, “All emergency protocols are presently going into place including the... Read more of this article

Flight Diverts After Passenger Suffers Stroke

A West Jet flight — enroute from Toronto, Canada to Port of Spain, Trinidad — diverted to Bermuda after a 52 year old male passenger suffered what is believed to be a stroke. The Boeing 737-700 landed in Bermuda late on April 30th, and then continued on to Port of Spain, Trinidad in the early hours of May 1st. Related Stories Canadian... Read more of this article

50th Anniversary Of Record Setting Solo Flight

Today [Apr 17] marks the anniversary of a pioneering around-the-world trip taken by pilot Geraldine Mock, leading her to set several records, with a stop in Bermuda linking her grand achievement to the island. Geraldine “Jerrie” Mock was the first woman to fly solo around the world, a journey she completed 50 years ago today. Mrs. Mock flew... Read more of this article

Delta Moves Bermuda Flight To JFK Terminal 4

Delta Air Lines announced the relocation of its daily services between New York and Bermuda to New York’s JFK International Airport, starting on May 2, 2014. Customers traveling on these routes will experience the renewed facilities at JFK-Terminal 4. Delta said, “The Terminal 4 at JFK International Airport, opened on May 24, 2013, as part... Read more of this article

Airplane Diverts After ‘Burning Smell’ Onboard

A Caribbean Airlines flight travelling from New York to Trinidad diverted to Bermuda this morning [Apr 11] as a result of the “smell of electrical burning” in the cabin. The Boeing 737-800 — which has 106 people onboard — landed incident free, and no injuries were reported. There are two Caribbean Airlines planes at LF Wade... Read more of this article

JFK Flight Aborts Landing During High Winds

American Airlines flight 1416 from JFK Airport in New York, last night [Apr 9] aborted their approach to Bermuda and returned to New York. The flight was rescheduled for this morning, finally departing New York and arriving in Bermuda at approximately 10am. The island was experiencing high winds around the flight’s estimated time of arrival last... Read more of this article

Minister Crockwell To Meet With FAA & Boeing

Shawn Crockwell, Minister of Tourism Development and Transport, is due to meet with officials from the Federal Aviation Authority [FAA] and Boeing in Washington DC today [Apr 3]. A spokesperson said, “Joined by LF Wade International Airport General Manager Aaron Adderley, the meetings will focus on areas of cooperation between the Bermuda Government... Read more of this article

Challenger Private Jet Tour To Include Bermuda

NetJets is flying a demonstration model of the new Challenger 350 private jet to more than 20 cities in the U.S, and also including Bermuda in their tour, with the private jet set to arrive in the beginning of June. The Company said the “private viewing events will provide guests with the opportunity to view the redesigned aircraft that includes... Read more of this article

British Airways Begins Daily Schedule Today

British Airways will commence its daily schedule today [Mar 30] offering locals daily flights to and from London, United Kingdom. Bermuda Manager Marianne Wilcox said, “We are delighted to once again commence a daily service to and from London every day of the week until the end of October. “BA 2233 leaves London Gatwick at the slightly later... Read more of this article

Allianz Begins Paying Claims For Missing Plane

German insurance firm Allianz SE — which has a presence in Bermuda — has started paying insurance claims related to missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370; the plane, which was carrying 239 passengers, went missing on March 8, 2014, shortly after taking off. The Boeing 777-200 departed Kuala Lumpur International Airport and was expected... Read more of this article

Delta Air Lines Celebrates 45 Years In Bermuda

Delta Air Lines said they are celebrating its 45th anniversary of uninterrupted service in Bermuda, highlighting the key role these tourism destinations play in the continued growth and development of the company’s network between the United States and Latin America. “Delta is part of Bermuda history as we have provided services to the islands for... Read more of this article

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