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Hospitals Added To No-Fly Zones For Drones
As of today [July 24], the Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority [BCAA] have issued new Directions [PDF here] in accordance with the Air Navigation [Overseas Territories] Order under Article 68 to include restricted fly zones over King Edward Memorial Hospital and the Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute. Map provided by BCAA: A spokesperson said, “The... Read more of this article
Skyport To Hold Briefing Session On Artist RFP
Skyport and Aecon Airport will be holding a briefing session on Thursday, July 18 for artists interested in displaying artwork in the new passenger terminal building. The session will be held at Bermuda Society of Arts [BSOA] in City Hall at 12noon. During the session, organisers will go into further detail of the Public Art Request for Proposal [RFP],... Read more of this article
“Weather Radar Will Be Operational Next Week”
“The weather radar will be operational next week having been completed on-time and under-budget,” Minister of Tourism and Transport Zane DeSilva said in the House of Assembly today [July 12]. The Minister said, “The project to replace and upgrade the complex weather radar system commenced in April 2018 and has taken approximately fifteen... Read more of this article
Video: Airport Seeking Talented Local Artists
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 search for work by local artists to be displayed in the new passenger terminal building. Speaking in the episode, Mikaela Pearman said, “If you’re an artist... Read more of this article
Skyport & Aecon Call For Bermudian Artwork
Bermuda Skyport and Aecon Airport Constructors are calling for Bermudian artists to submit works of art to be displayed in the new passenger terminal building scheduled to open in the summer of 2020. A Request for Proposal [RFP] was issued today [June 27] with a concept submission date of September 4, 2019 and organisers are seeking: To identify local... Read more of this article
Aircraft Fuel Spill Contained And Cleaned Up
Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service personnel responded to a fuel spill at the L.F. Wade International Airport this morning [June 20] after a fuel leak was spotted from the wing of an American Airlines aircraft. A Skyport spokesperson said, “A fuel spill occurred this morning at the LF Wade International Airport. At 8:33am, a fuel leak was spotted from... Read more of this article
Video: ‘Taking Off’ Highlights Global Entry
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 U.S. Global Entry service. Speaking in the episode, Mikaela Pearman said, “Becoming a member of the US travelers programme, Global Entry, just become a whole... Read more of this article
Cargojet Returns & Lands Safely At Airport
Cargojet flight #246 departed the L.F. Wade International Airport tonight [June 4] only to return some 40 minutes later with multiple fire service vehicles on standby in areas along the runway. The cause of the diversion is understood to be of a technical nature. The plane, which was on route to Newark Liberty International Airport before the diversion,... Read more of this article
Advisory: Trucking For Airport Materials
From June 3rd to June 6th, between the hours of 7.00am and 7.00pm, Skyport will be unloading materials at Marginal Wharf and trucking them to the airport redevelopment site for the construction works at the new airport terminal. A spokesperson said, “From Monday June 3rd to Thursday June 6th, between the hours of 7am and 7pm, we will be unloading... Read more of this article
New American Airlines Flight From New York
Bermuda Skyport today [May 29] announced a new route from New York on American Airlines to begin in the winter. Service will begin in December with a weekly flight from LaGuardia Airport every Saturday. The new route will fly year-round. Minister for Tourism and Transport, Zane DeSilva, says: “The Ministry of Tourism and Transport continues to work... Read more of this article
US Customs Launch Global Entry Enrollment
The U.S. Consulate General Hamilton announced the launch of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s [CBP] Global Entry Enrollment on Arrival program at Bermuda’s airport, explaining that while “Bermuda passport holders are currently ineligible for this service, U.S. citizens and those who have a U.K. passport may apply for Global Entry.” “Enrollment... Read more of this article
British Airways Flight Diverts For Sick Passenger
A British Airways flight on its way to Punta Cana International Airport in the Dominican Republic diverted to Bermuda this evening [May 19] after a passenger fell ill and was in need of medical attention. British Airways flight 2205 was met at the L.F. Wade International Airport terminal by Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service and airport officials. The... Read more of this article
Video: ‘Taking Off’ Highlights Kite Design Winners
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 kite design competition, which will see the winning designs incorporated into the new airport terminal. Speaking in the episode, Mikaela Pearman said, “Earlier... Read more of this article
Airport Kite Competition Winners Announced
Aecon and Skyport announced the winners of a kite design competition of Bermudian kites to display in the new terminal of the LF Wade International Airport. The contest was open to the entire Bermuda community, and kite designs were sought from residents of any age – from school children, professionals, artists, senior citizens, and any Bermudian... Read more of this article
Photos: Royal Air Force Land In Bermuda
Royal Air Force [RAF] military aircraft were recently spotted at LF Wade International Airport. It’s not unusual for military aircraft to make a stop in Bermuda while en-route to other destinations, and you can view our past photos, videos and coverage here. Related Stories Photos: RAF Military Jets & Tanker At Airport Photos/Video:... Read more of this article
Report On 2018 Small Aircraft Crash Released
A report released following an investigation into the crash of a Cessna 172M Skyhawk II at the L.F. Wade International Airport in April 2018 stated “the drive chain for the elevator trim actuator had been fitted incorrectly, which resulted in the elevator trim tab moving in the opposite sense to the movement of the trim wheel”. Emergency... Read more of this article
