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Sub-Contracts Awarded For Airport Project
“A large number of sub-contracts have been awarded to both Bermudian and overseas companies for the new airport terminal building including baggage handling, ventilation, fire protection and much more,” Skyport announced today. A Skyport spokesperson said, “Aecon’s Specialist Baggage Handling Systems [BHS] and BIWIS Software System... Read more of this article
TUI Airways Flight Diverts With Sick Passenger
A TUI Airways [Thomson] flight diverted to Bermuda this afternoon [Sept 14] landing at the L.F. Wade International Airport with a sick passenger. Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service, ambulance and airport personnel met the arriving flight at the main terminal where the sick passenger was taken off the plane and transported by ambulance to King Edward Memorial... Read more of this article
Video: ‘Taking Off’ Highlights Investing In Youth
Skyport has released the sixteenth episode of ‘Taking Off’, a video series with host Mikaela Pearman that highlights the airport redevelopment project, with this week’s video highlighting the investing in youth. Speaking in the sixteenth episode, Mikaela Pearman said, “As you know, Skyport is passionate about investing in our youth. “This... Read more of this article
NOAA Hurricane Hunter Arrives In Bermuda
One of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s [NOAA] Hurricane Hunter aircraft arrived in Bermuda this afternoon [Sept 7] in advance of research flights into Tropical Storm / Hurricane Florence. A NOAA social media post today said, “NOAA’s WP-3D Orion [#N42RF] #Kermit is fueling up and heading to Bermuda today to stage... Read more of this article
Report: Passengers ‘Subdued’ Man On Flight
A passenger “gave a scare to a number” of other travelers when he “became unruly and violent,” according to the Antigua Observer, who reported that he “ripped a few seats on the flight and tried unsuccessfully to pry open the emergency exit in midair” before being subdued by other passengers, with the plane then... Read more of this article
Flight Diverts To Island Due To Unruly Passenger
[Updated] A diverted JetBlue flight landed at Bermuda’s L.F. Wade International Airport tonight [Aug 24] due to a passenger becoming disruptive and unruly. Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service, police and an ambulance all attended the scene where we unofficially understand the passenger was removed from the plane and may have been transported to King... Read more of this article
Video: ‘Taking Off’ Highlights Bermudian Workers
Skyport has released the fifteenth episode of ‘Taking Off’, a video series with host Mikaela Pearman that highlights the airport redevelopment project, with this week’s video highlighting Bermudian workers on the airport site. Speaking in the fifteenth episode, Mikaela Pearman said, “Did you know that almost 70 percent of the workers on the... Read more of this article
Sky Is The Limit For JetBlue’s Stephen Davis
Bermudian Stephen Davis is flying high in his job as a JetBlue inflight crewmember, explaining that he was introduced early on to the airline industry, since both parents worked in the industry, and he has always had what he likes to refer to as “an aviation blood rush.” Davis was born in Bermuda in 1991 to a family with a history of working in... Read more of this article
Video: “Taking Off” Highlights Curtain Walling
Skyport has released the fourteenth episode of ‘Taking Off’, a video series with host Mikaela Pearman that highlights the airport redevelopment project, with this week’s video highlighting the curtain walling of the new terminal. Speaking in the fourteenth episode, Mikaela Pearman said, “The site of the airport redevelopment project is coming... Read more of this article
Police Appeal For Witnesses To Airport Incident
Police are investigating an incident in which a 37-year-old Jamaican national “unlawfully exited” the airport, saying it is “alleged that the male ran east along the Airport main road and onto the Causeway,” and have asked anyone who may have witnessed the incident to please contact them. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda... Read more of this article
Audio: OBA Leader Questions Premier On Airport
The contract “had in the unspeakable terms that it was unable to be varied,” Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt told the House of Assembly as he was answering questions about the airport deal during the ‘Premier’s Question Period‘ on Friday. Opposition Leader Jeanne Atherden asked the Premier, “Will the Premier advise... Read more of this article
Man Arrested After Fleeing Airport Customs Area
A man, believed to be a 37-year-old visitor to the island, was arrested after he “fled on foot from the local Customs area for arriving passengers inside the airport,” and he remains in police custody “on suspicion of drug importation,” the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Around 1:10pm Tuesday, July 10th... Read more of this article
Construction Continues At Existing Terminal
“Temporary drop off points to the LF Wade International Airport will remain outside of Café Boulevard through next week as ongoing construction continues,” Skyport said. A Skyport spokesperson said, “The temporary drop off points went into effect on Monday as a result of mechanical upgrades on the terminal, which began last month with the installation... Read more of this article
Contracts Awarded For New Passenger Terminal
Three Bermuda companies and three overseas companies have been awarded contracts to work on the new passenger terminal building, Skyport said today. Local companies Greymane Contracting, Correia Construction, and Sea Link Construction have been awarded contracts, along with Foursite Drywall of Canada, Apex Industries of Canada, and Fish Construction... Read more of this article
Airport Drop-Off Location To Temporarily Change
Drop-off points at the LF Wade International Airport will change for the next week due to construction at the existing terminal, Skyport said, adding that , drop off points “will move to the front of Café Boulevard beside the short-term parking lot.” A spokesperson said, “Drop-off points at the LF Wade International Airport will... Read more of this article
Video: ‘Taking Off’ Features New Duty-Free Shop
Skyport has released the thirteenth episode of ‘Taking Off’, a video series with host Mikaela Pearman that highlights the airport redevelopment project, with this week’s video highlighting the new “walk-through” duty-free shopping concept at the LF Wade International Airport. Speaking in the thirteenth episode, Mikaela Pearman said, “Skyport... Read more of this article
