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British Airways Flight Diverts To Bermuda
A British Airways flight — that was traveling from London, UK to Miami, Florida — diverted to Bermuda today [Jan 23] due to a passenger needing medical attention. Skyport confirmed that a plane diverted to the island today, and according to online flight data, the 747 plane touched down this evening. Related Stories Photos/Video: Plane... Read more of this article
Video: ‘Taking Off’ On Community Development
Skyport has released the latest episode of ‘Taking Off’, a video series with host Mikaela Pearman that highlights the airport redevelopment project, with this episode highlighting Skyport’s charitable initiatives last year. Speaking in the episode, Mikaela Pearman said, “Every year Skyport looks for ways to invest in our community by... Read more of this article
Video: ‘Taking Off’ On 2019 Accomplishments
Skyport has released the latest episode of ‘Taking Off’, a video series with host Mikaela Pearman that highlights the airport redevelopment project, with this episode highlighting the accomplishments this year. Speaking in the episode, Mikaela Pearman said, “It’s just about the end of 2019 and that means the new passenger terminal building... Read more of this article
Skyport Awards Advertising Contract To AAC
Skyport has awarded AAC with the advertising concession for the new terminal at the LF Wade International Airport. A spokesperson said, “Skyport today announced that AAC has been awarded the advertising concession for the new state-of-the-art terminal. “AAC will be responsible for advertising in the new terminal using a range of mediums... Read more of this article
Video: ‘Taking Off’ Highlights Charity Golf Classic
Skyport has released the latest episode of ‘Taking Off’, a video series with host Mikaela Pearman that highlights the airport redevelopment project, with this episode highlighting the Airport Charity Golf Classic. Speaking in the episode, Mikaela Pearman said, “Skyport, Aecon and the Bermuda Airport Authority held the second annual Airport... Read more of this article
Winners Of Airport Art Contest Announced
Bermuda Skyport and Aecon Airport Constructors have chosen the artists to display works in the new passenger terminal building when it opens next year. The winners are: Christina Hutchings, Daniel DeSilva, Edwin Smith, Jahday Ford, Jonathan Northcott, JP Rouja, Michele Smith, Milton Hill, Otto Trott, Vaughan & Amy Evans, William Gringley and Zoe... Read more of this article
Video: ‘Taking Off’ Highlights Baggage System
Skyport has released the latest episode of ‘Taking Off’, a video series with host Mikaela Pearman that highlights the airport redevelopment project, with this episode highlighting the newly installed cutting-edge baggage handling system. Speaking in the episode, Mikaela Pearman said, “If you’ve ever checked a bag at the airport, you know our... Read more of this article
Flights Impacted, Diverted Due To Outage In NY
The FAA experienced a software outage at its New York Centre today [Nov 16] which resulted in a temporary ground stop of flights in the region including all Bermuda inbound and outbound traffic, while some flights that were already airborne were diverted to Bermuda. A Skyport spokesperson said, “At approximately 11:30am this morning, the FAA... Read more of this article
‘Resolve The Radar System’s Technical Issues’
The Bermuda Airport Authority’s recently upgraded Doppler Weather Radar System has “suffered numerous outages” since July 2019, and they have informed the manufacturer “that the performance of the weather radar system is unacceptable.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Airport Authority’s recently upgraded Doppler Weather... Read more of this article
Video: ‘Taking Off’ Highlights New Restaurants
Skyport has released the latest episode of ‘Taking Off’, a video series with host Mikaela Pearman that highlights the airport redevelopment project, with this episode highlighting the new restaurants in the new passenger terminal building. Speaking in the episode, Mikaela Pearman said, “One of the things we’re most excited for in the new passenger... Read more of this article
Food & Beverage Contracts For New Airport
Bermuda Travel Concessions has been awarded the food and beverage concession in the new airport terminal. A spokesperson said, “Skyport today announces Bermuda Travel Concessions has been awarded the food and beverage concession in the new state-of-the-art terminal and plans are in place to create three uniquely distinct eateries with Bermudian... Read more of this article
Video: ‘Taking Off’ Highlights Near Completion
Skyport has released the latest episode of ‘Taking Off’, a video series with host Mikaela Pearman that highlights the airport redevelopment project, with this episode highlighting the near completion of the new terminal. Speaking in the episode, Mikaela Pearman said, “The new passenger terminal building is now more than 80 percent complete! We’re... Read more of this article
Aecon & Skyport Celebrate ‘Safety Week’
Aecon and Skyport celebrated Safety Week – marking Aecon’s 15th annual Safety Week with a special event at the site of the new airport terminal. It was the third Safety Week in Bermuda and is a company-wide initiative that is held at every Aecon project site across Canada and internationally, with approximately 12,000 people in attendance. Frank... Read more of this article
TUI Airlines Flight Diverts For Sick Passenger
A TUI Airlines flight diverted to Bermuda early this morning [Oct 4] landing at the L.F. Wade International Airport with a sick passenger. The passenger was transported by ambulance to King Edward Memorial Hospital for treatment. TUI Airlines flight #368 had departed from Flamingo International Airport on the island of Bonaire in the Caribbean Netherlands... Read more of this article
20 Artists Shortlisted For Artwork In New Terminal
Skyport and Aecon Airport Constructors today [Oct 2] confirmed that 20 artists have been shortlisted after the Public Art RFP process. A spokesperson said, “After careful consideration, Skyport and Aecon have recommended potentially 20 artists’ pieces for placement within the new passenger terminal building at the LF Wade International Airport. “Those... Read more of this article
Four Sub-Contracts Awarded For Airport Project
“Four Bermudian companies have been awarded sub-contracts in the new airport terminal building related to flooring, painting, excavation and masonry works,” Skyport said today. The company noted: “Stafford Flooring will perform carpet and vinyl flooring installation. “Mathias Pro Contractors has been awarded a contract for... Read more of this article
