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Scott: “Encourage A More Transparent Process”
Bermuda can achieve goals “in respect to the airport without giving operational control of both this country’s physical and economic gateway to a company that decided this deal should take place in the first place,” Shadow Transport Minister Lawrence Scott said today. Mr Scott said, “The need to renovate or rebuild our airport is... Read more of this article
Chamber President On Airport Development
“Despite communication issues by Government that may have prevented the controversy surrounding this project, a new terminal for Bermuda is required, and the decision made by Government to proceed, a sound one,” President of the Chamber of Commerce John Wight said. Mr Wight said, “Government has presented plans to develop a new terminal... Read more of this article
Minister Responds To PC, Airport Model Unveiled
Finance Minister Bob Richards responded to a new report on the airport redevelopment on the People’s Campaign, and on a related note, the Department of Airport Operations unveiled a scale-model of the proposed redevelopment which is located in the Departure Lounge. Scale-model of Proposed Redevelopment of Bermuda’s Airport The Department of... Read more of this article
Two U.S. Navy Poseidon Aircraft Visit Bermuda
Bermuda is currently playing host to a pair of United States Navy P-8A Poseidon multi-mission aircraft with one of the planes seen landing today [July 22] at the L.F. Wade International Airport. Bernews unofficially understands that the aircraft may be on island for a few days while doing training missions in the area. The Navy’s website says,... Read more of this article
Open Houses To Showcase New Airport Designs
As part of the design unveil for the proposed new airport, an open house exhibition is giving the public an opportunity to view the new designs, the government said. The exhibit was at BUEI on Friday and Saturday, and will be located at Bella Vista Bar & Grill at Port Royal Golf Course in Southampton on July 18 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm and Penno’s... Read more of this article
Video: New Design For Bermuda Airport Unveiled
Newly released designs for the proposed redevelopment of Bermuda’s airport were unveiled today at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] at an event with Minister of Finance Bob Richards; Minister of Tourism, Transport & Municipalities Michael Fahy as well as representatives from the Canadian Commercial Corporation and Aecon Group. A... Read more of this article
Plane With Landing Gear Concerns Lands Safely
The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service [BFRS] responded to the LF Wade International Airport this afternoon [July 10] after the pilot on an incoming flight requested the inspection of the aircraft’s landing gear, having concerns that there may have been some damage to it on take off. BFRS Media Relations Officer Sergeant Russann Francis said, “At... Read more of this article
British Airways Offers Special Fares To London
British Airways has launched a special fare sale for those flying to London, allowing travellers to “travel in style”. A spokesperson said, “Roundtrip fares in World Traveller Plus begin from $1644USD from Bermuda to London for travel Dec. 15, 2016 – Dec. 24, 2016 and Mar. 25, 2017 – May 25, 2017. “Roundtrip fares begin from... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: CITV Production On Airport
The Government television station CITV has produced a 30-minute film — called “On Borrowed Time” — that Government said provides a “critical look at the state of Bermuda’s airport terminal building.” A spokesperson said, “A critical look at the state of Bermuda’s airport terminal building is found in the... Read more of this article
French Aircraft Crew Apologise For Disturbance
The French Navy Falcon crew have apologised for any “disturbance experienced by the general public as a result of the aircraft training activity of last Friday,” saying it was not “their intention to cause any disturbance”. “We understand that some Bermuda residents and visitors, in particular some cruise ship passengers, may... Read more of this article
Government House Following Up Aviation Report
[Updated] Government House confirmed that a French naval ship was granted diplomatic clearance for its visit to Bermuda, however said they did not receive an application for the naval jet aircraft, adding that they received a report from the Department of Civil Aviation about the aircraft and are “following this up in consultation with the Ministry... Read more of this article
Commuters Pause To View Visiting Charter Plane
Many commuters travelling along Kindley Field Road this afternoon [June 28] pulled over to the side of the road to look at a visiting charter plane — which appears to be part way through an around the world journey — parked at the LF Wade International Airport. The Boeing 757 is owned by TAG Aviation and appears to be being operated by TCS... Read more of this article
