Hashtag: #Airport
“Encouraged By Level Of Interest In Bermuda”
During a recent airline conference in South Africa, the Bermuda delegation “met with several European airlines to discuss potential service to and from the United Kingdom and Europe and were pleasantly encouraged by their level of interest in Bermuda,” Minister of Tourism Development & Transport Shawn Crockwell said in the House of... Read more of this article
Bermuda Airport Geotechnical Study Underway
The “Development Phase” of the airport redevelopment project is now underway with a topographical survey ongoing and a geotechnical study that began on Friday [Nov 13]. The Government previously said, “Aecon is directing this work which is being performed by Bermudian companies Atlantic Water Development, Onsite Engineering, and Bermuda-Caribbean... Read more of this article
Airport Geotechnical And Topographical Survey
The “Development Phase” of the airport redevelopment project is now underway the Government said; a topographical survey is ongoing and a geotechnical study will begin on Friday [Nov 13]. The Government said that “Aecon is directing this work which is being performed by Bermudian companies Atlantic Water Development, Onsite Engineering,... Read more of this article
Air France Flight Diverted To Bermuda Airport
[Updated] Emergency services had to put their protocols in place for an Air France flight that safely diverted to L.F. Wade International Airport today [Nov 6] due to a report of smoke in the airplane. A police spokesperson said, ““It appears that around 4.45pm Friday, November 6, an Air France flight en route from France to Santo Domingo landed... Read more of this article
AA To Increase Flights To Bermuda From JFK
American Airlines will increase its flight schedule from New York’s JFK Airport to Bermuda beginning on February 11, 2016, the Bermuda Tourism Authority announced today, saying that the additional airlift means AA will fly twice daily from JFK, six days per week. “American’s addition of six flights per week increases Bermuda’s total weekly... Read more of this article
Airport Redevelopment: Info Sessions & Petition
The Government announced they are planning to hold an information session on the airport redevelopment plan tomorrow [Oct 20], and on a separate but related note, an online petition has been launched calling for the Government to void the contract with the Canadian Commercial Corporation [CCC] and look at other options. Information Session A Government... Read more of this article
Police Arrest Male Tourist With Firearm At Airport
[Updated] A police response was seen at the airport this morning [Oct 11], and the police have confirmed that they arrested a male tourist who was in possession of a firearm. Police Media Manager Dwayne Caines said, “Police responded to a report of a visitor to the island who was found in possession of a firearm at the LF Wade International Airport. “The... Read more of this article
Column: Looking At The Airport Figures
[Opinion column written by Larry Burchall] On this Airport scheme, with nicknames, accusations, and “no numbers” whizzing or not whizzing about, let’s get to basic figures. One: There are real numbers. The numbers exist now. The numbers are set out in Government’s own published accounts: “Approved Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure for the... Read more of this article
Govt Will Not Extend BAS-Serco Airport Contract
[Updated] In a filing to the Bermuda Stock Exchange, Bermuda Aviation Services Limited announced that the Bermuda Government has given notice not to extend the BAS-Serco contract providing aviation operations. The filing stated, “BAS Group can confirm that the Bermuda Government has given notice, effective 31st March 2016, not to extend the BAS-Serco... Read more of this article
Bermuda To Newark Airline Service This Winter
The Ministry of Tourism Development and Transport today announced that United Airlines will provide non-stop service to Newark throughout the winter, beginning November 20th, 2015. The airline will operate three flights per week; Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The flight departs Newark at 11:38 am and arrives in Bermuda at 2:52 pm. The return departs... Read more of this article
Photos: FAA Plane Checking NavAid Equipment
Residents and commuters in the east end this morning [Sept 26] may have witnessed a private plane flying different patterns in the area, sometimes at lower altitudes than usual. LF Wade International Airport General Manager Aaron Adderley explained that “it’s a flight check carried out by the FAA of our NavAid equipment”. NavAid equipment... Read more of this article
PLP Reminder On Tonight’s Airport Town Hall
The Progressive Labour Party said they would like to remind the public about the Town Hall meeting about the airport project to be held at 7pm this evening [Sept 17], at the St. George’s Cricket Club. “Featured panelists will be Shadow Finance Minister David Burt and Shadow Transport Minister Lawrence Scott. The meeting will be moderated... Read more of this article
