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Airport Redevelopment Project Consultations
Aecon has retained LAS Int’l Consulting and Bermuda Environmental Consulting to undertake a Scoping Study as part of the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment process for the redevelopment of Bermuda’s airport, and the public is invited to consultation to seek feedback on the social and environmental issues that need to be considered. The... Read more of this article
U.S. Storm Could Impact Local Flight Schedules
Bermudians planning to travel to the United States this weekend may want to confirm their flights directly with the airlines, with thousands of flights being cancelled as a major winter takes aim at the East Coast. As of this writing, at least one Bermuda flight is showing as cancelled, with tomorrow’s [Jan 23] Delta flight #1773 scheduled to... Read more of this article
Minister: “Substantial Advantages” To Project
“There are substantial advantages to the Government’s course in this re-development project,” said Finance Minister Bob Richards, adding that “not the least of benefits is the ability to work with the Triple-A-rated Canadian Government and obtaining guarantees against cost over-runs, shoddy workmanship and time delays.” The Ministry... Read more of this article
Copy/Excerpts: Airport Development Agreement
The Airport Development Agreement between the Bermuda Government and the Canadian Commercial Corporation was made available, with the Agreement setting out the terms of the project. A few excerpts, as well as the copy of the agreement, are below. Purpose The purpose of this Airport Development Agreement is to, inter alia: [a] confirm the agreement of... Read more of this article
Air Berlin Flight Diverts For Sick Passenger
An Air Berlin flight on its way to Montego Bay, Jamaica landed at Bermuda’s LF Wade International Airport at approximately 3.30pm this afternoon [Jan 10] after a passenger on board took ill. Air Berlin Flight #7356 departed Munich International Airport in Germany this morning and was passing by the island when the pilot reported the need to divert. Bermuda... Read more of this article
Plane Diverts, Makes Safe Emergency Landing
[Updated] Emergency services were called to the LF Wade International Airport at approximately 1.00am this morning [Jan 6] after the pilot of a passing plane declared an emergency, diverting the aircraft to Bermuda to make an emergency landing. The plane landed safely at approximately 1.40am with the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service, Police and airport... Read more of this article
Extended Outage Of The Bermuda VOR/DME
The Bermuda airport’s Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range [VOR] Distance Measuring Equipment [DME] will be out of service for an extended time this year. A spokesperson said, “The Federal Aviation Administration [FAA], in partnership with the Bermuda Department of Airport Operations [DAO] awarded a contract in August 2015 to repair... Read more of this article
Thomas Cook Flight Diverts For Sick Passenger
[Updated] A Thomas Cook flight which departed from the Frank País Airport in Holguín, Cuba diverted to the island tonight [Dec 21] after a passenger on board took ill. Thomas Cook Flight #245 was travelling to Manchester, England when it changed course for Bermuda, landing at the LF Wade International Airport at approximately 8.45pm. The plane was... Read more of this article
United Airline Flight Diverts For Sick Passenger
[Updated] A United flight heading towards Newark, New Jersey diverted to the island tonight [Dec 18] for a passenger that took ill on board the airliner. United Flight #1484 which originated from Gregorio Luperon International Airport in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic was met at LF Wade International Airport by an ambulance and Bermuda Fire and Rescue... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Airport Emergency Exercise
[Updated with video] An emergency exercise took place at the L. F. Wade International Airport today [Dec 7] to test Bermuda’s readiness in the event of a plane crash or other emergency. The exercise, which must be undertaken every two years to ensure Bermuda is compliant with international regulatory requirements, involved various agencies as well... Read more of this article
Airport Emergency Exercise On December 7th
An emergency exercise will take place at the L. F. Wade International Airport on Monday [Dec 7] to test Bermuda’s readiness in the event of a plane crash or other emergency. “This simulation is required every two years as part of the Department of Airport Operations regulatory requirements,” a spokesperson said. “Residents are urged... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Royal Air Force Land In Bermuda
Two groups of Royal Air Force military aircraft with eight Typhoon fighter jets and two A330 Voyager Tankers landed at Bermuda’s L.F. Wade International Airport yesterday [Dec 1] having arrived from Lajes Air Base in Terceira, Azores. The group are on their way to the annual Red Flag Exercise in Las Vegas, Nevada where the exercise gives pilots... Read more of this article
