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BermudAir Inaugural Summer Student Program
BermudAir has praised the first group of participants in the company’s inaugural Summer Student Programme, stating that “the first cohort of students, aged from 16 to 19, spent two weeks with the BermudAir team, learning about all aspects of its business and the aviation industry generally.” “We were delighted to have these very keen students... Read more of this article
Firefighters Undertaking Overseas Recertification
“Firefighters of the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service’s Airport Operations Division are undertaking overseas recertification courses,” Minister of National Security Michael Weeks said in the House of Assembly. The Minister’s full statement follows below: Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to notify this Honourable House that firefighters of the... Read more of this article
BermudAir Increasing Service To Halifax
BermudAir announced that they are increasing flights on its recently launched service between Bermuda and Halifax to twice a week; the airline is adding a flight on Wednesdays to its schedule starting on July 10th 2024, along with flights on Saturdays. “We’re delighted to be increasing our Halifax flights after launching service in May,” said... Read more of this article
Increased Military Activity At LF Wade Airport
“Over the coming months there will be an increase in military aviation activity in and from our island’s airport,” Governor Reña Lalgie said. The Governor added, “I wanted to assure the public that this activity is being undertaken under the terms of a long standing [2017] agreement between the United Kingdom and the United States. “It... Read more of this article
United To Resume Year Round Newark Service
[Updated] Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert announced that “United Airlines will resume year-round service from Newark Liberty International Airport to Bermuda for the first time since 2016.” A Government spokesperson said, “Since then, the air service has been seasonal, with gradual increases in scheduled flights in recent years. “In... Read more of this article
Flight Diverts Due To Medical Emergency
A Frontier Airlines flight – that was traveling from San Juan to Philadelphia — diverted to Bermuda on Saturday [May 18] due to a medical emergency onboard. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Saturday 18th May, 4:55 am – RCC Bermuda received a telephone call from New York air traffic control advising a flight had diverted... Read more of this article
BermudAir Launches Direct Flights To Halifax
BermudAir has commenced its new direct service between Halifax and Bermuda,starting with its inaugural flight on May 25th. A spokesperson said, “BermudAir, Bermuda’s flagship airline, has launched direct service between Halifax and Bermuda. BermudAir will provide non-stop air service between the destinations year-round, beginning with its inaugural... Read more of this article
Video: BermudAir Starts Flights To Canada
BermudAir has launched service to Canada, beginning with flights to Toronto, with the inaugural flight to Pearson International Airport [YYZ] taking place on Friday [May 17]. “Flying to Canada marks the latest phase of our strategic expansion of service for Bermuda,” said Adam Scott, Founder and CEO of BermudAir. “Launching flights to Toronto... Read more of this article
Appleby, Skyport Plant 100 Cedar Trees At Airport
Law firm Appleby has partnered with Skyport, the operators of Bermuda’s LF Wade International Airport, in the planting of 100 endemic cedar trees at the airport. A spokesperson said, “The ‘100 Cedar Trees’ planting project was envisioned by Appleby, as a way to give back to Bermuda and to serve as a token of its commitment and contribution to... Read more of this article
All Clear Given After Bomb Threat At Airport
[Updating] “There is an ongoing emergency situation at the L.F. Wade International Airport which has required that the facility be evacuated,” the police confirmed this evening. A police spokesperson said, “Passengers have disembarked the British Airways flight that was due to leave this evening for the United Kingdom. All passengers... Read more of this article
Airport Authority Complete ILS/DME Replacement
The Bermuda Airport Authority announced the completion of a project to replace the existing Instrument Landing System/Distance Measuring Equipment [ILS/DME] facility at the LF Wade International Airport. A spokesperson said, “An ILS/DME is used by pilots and air traffic controllers to ensure the safe landing of aircraft during reduced visibility... Read more of this article
Police Confirm Arrest Of Regiment Member
The police have confirmed that a 47-year-old male Royal Bermuda Regiment Reservist was arrested at the airport “following the discovery of items liable for seizure inside his luggage.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can confirm the arrest of a Royal Bermuda Regiment Reservist, at the L.F. Wade International... Read more of this article
