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Airport Deal Wins IJGlobal Magazine Award
The project to redevelop the L.F. Wade International Airport has won the IJGlobal Magazine Award for the “2017 North America Airport Deal of the Year”. Bennett Jones noted that the decision to select Bermuda’s Airport project from among the finalists was made in January 2018 and the awards were formally announced and presented on March 15th at... Read more of this article
Video: “Taking Off” On Airport Renovations
Skyport has released the eighth episode of ‘Taking Off’, a video series with host Mikaela Pearman that highlights the airport redevelopment project, with this week’s video highlighting the renovations on the existing airport. Speaking in the eighth episode, Mikaela Pearman said, “Everyone knows we are busy building the new airport terminal,... Read more of this article
Cosmetic Upgrades To Existing Airport Terminal
Skyport announced the first phase of planned cosmetic upgrades of the existing terminal have been completed, with the company saying “fresh coats of paint, new carpet and updated signage are some of the changes that have been made to the existing terminal at the LF Wade International Airport. “Cosmetic upgrades were factored in the budget... Read more of this article
WHM: Bermudian Pilot Emily Siggins Flying High
[Part of Women’s History Month Series] With Bermudians only a micro-fraction of the more than 7 billion people in the world and female pilots making up less than 7% of all airline pilots worldwide, Bermudian pilot Emily Siggins holds a unique place in the aviation world. She wanted to be a pilot since she was only 4 years old and after undergoing... Read more of this article
JetBlue Flight Diverts Due To “Possible Smoke”
This evening, the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service Emergency Dispatch Center received a call from the Skyport Airport Duty Officer stating a JetBlue flight — en route to New York from Dominican Republic — needed to make an emergency landing in Bermuda due to “possible smoke in the cargo hold.” Ms. Pamela Brockington stated that “a... Read more of this article
Video: “Taking Off” On Air Service Development
Skyport has released the seventh episode of ‘Taking Off’, a video series with host Mikaela Pearman that highlights the airport redevelopment project, with this week’s video highlighting the Air Service Development. Speaking in the seventh episode, Mikaela Pearman said, “Did you know that every year, representatives from Skyport, and the Bermuda... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Military Aircraft Landing At Airport
A total of eight US Marine Corps V22 Osprey military aircraft landed at the LF Wade International Airport this afternoon [Feb 28]. It is not unusual for military aircraft to stop off in Bermuda while en-route to other destinations. The 6-minute live video replay is below: In describing the plane, the US Air Force website says, “The CV-22 Osprey... Read more of this article
Airport Project Agreement Review Released
[Updated] Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt is holding a press conference this afternoon [Feb 23]. We will have additional coverage later on, and in the meantime the live video of Premier Burt’s press conference is below. Update 1.32pm: We will update with the full information as able, with Premier Burt saying that the Government is releasing... Read more of this article
Photos: Military Plane Tire Ruptures On Landing
The airport’s airfield was shut down for approximately thirty minutes today [Feb 23] after the tire of an Egyptian Military C-130 aircraft ruptured while making a scheduled landing, resulting in “smoke and debris being scattered on the runway.” Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson Sergeant Allan Wilkinson said, “At 10:20am... Read more of this article
Photos: RAF Military Jets & Tanker At Airport
Aircraft from the Royal Air Force [RAF] could be seen at the L.F. Wade International Airport today [Feb 22]. Recent visits have seen Typhoon fighter jets accompanied by A330 Voyager tankers as they travel from Lajes Air Base in Terceira, Azores on their way to the annual Red Flag Exercise in Las Vegas, Nevada where the exercise gives pilots the experience... Read more of this article
Temporary Closure of Airport Long Term Parking
The long-term car park at LF Wade International Airport will temporarily closed starting today for repainting of parking lines. “The car park will be completely closed to the public for all vehicles from Wednesday, February 14 until Friday, February 23 for the refurbishment of the line markings. However, travellers can park in the overflow parking... Read more of this article
Video: “Taking Off” Highlights Skyport Staff
Skyport has released the sixth episode of ‘Taking Off’, a video series with host Mikaela Pearman that highlights the airport redevelopment project, with this week’s video highlighting the Skyport staff. Speaking in the sixth episode, Mikaela Pearman said, “Did you know that the majority of Skyport staff are Bermudian?That’s right – Skyport... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Plane Makes Emergency Landing
[Updated with video] Emergency services responded to the L.F. Wade International Airport early this morning [Feb 4] for an American Airlines flight that was making an emergency landing due to “possible fire in the cargo hold”. The flight, which was traveling from New York to Brazil, had diverted to Bermuda. Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service... Read more of this article
Airport Emergency Exercise Successfully Held
The LF Wade International Airport held a successful emergency exercise simulation last night [Jan 30], with multiple on island agencies participating. The exercise was designed to test the airport’s emergency plans, with various governmental and non-governmental agencies on hand to participate in the exercise. The event was a simulation of an oil... Read more of this article
Airport Emergency Exercise On Tuesday Evening
The LF Wade International Airport will be the site of an emergency exercise simulation tomorrow, Tuesday, January 30 beginning at 11pm. “The exercise is designed to test the airport’s emergency plans, with various governmental and non-governmental agencies on hand to participate in the exercise. The aim of the exercise is to practice and test... Read more of this article
Air Transat Flight Diverts To Bermuda
An Air Transat flight diverted to Bermuda tonight [Jan 26] and landed at L.F. Wade International Airport. The Boeing 737-800 [twin-jet] was met at the terminal by the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service, Police, an ambulance and airport officials. Air Transat flight #334 took off from Montreal, Canada and was on its way to Punta Cana International Airport... Read more of this article
