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Photos: Martinair Cargo Plane Diverts To Island
A Martinair Cargo plane on route from Amsterdam to Aguadilla, Puerto Rico diverted to the island this morning [Dec 29] and landed at approximately 11am. On landing, the plane was met by airport officials and at least one police vehicle which escorted the airline to an area off the runway. A short time after officials boarded the flight, the plane was... Read more of this article
Today’s WestJet Flights Cancelled Due To Snow
WestJet flight 2710 that was scheduled to arrive today [Dec 22] from Toronto, Ontario at 5.35pm has been cancelled, as has the outbound flight #2711 which was scheduled for a 6.20pm departure. It appears the cancellations occurred due to weather conditions of snow and ice at the Toronto Airport, with Canada being hit by a heavy winter storm. 24 arrivals... Read more of this article
Airport Runway Project Completed ‘On-Budget’
The Minister of Tourism Development and Transport Shawn Crockwell has announced the completion of the first phase of the Airport Runway project, following seven months of work and a cost of $4.9 million. “Airport Operations has completed the first phase of this major capital project both on time and on budget. The result is a first class airfield... Read more of this article
American Airlines Launches Internet Check-In
Just in time for the busy travel season, American Airlines customers traveling with a passport from Latin America, the Caribbean, or Bermuda, can now conveniently check in for their flights via the internet. “With this new service, passengers are able to check in online through aa.com two to 24 hours before traveling, if they are traveling to... Read more of this article
Esso Bermuda Win Global Aviation Wings Award
Esso Bermuda’s Aviation Refueling Team won the Global Aviation WINGS Award. This is international award was won by Esso Bermuda’s Aviation Refueling Team for achieving a flawless 2012 safety record. The team consists of David Paynter, Kent Ming, Steven Rodrigues and Ross Dowling who received this award for excellence in safety performance and... Read more of this article
Photos: US Air Force Hercules C-130 Aircraft
A pair of United States Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft have been seen at the LF Wade International Airport over the past few days. The aircraft are understood to be in transit on their way to Europe. The passing of Tropical Storm Melissa over the Atlantic has delayed the journey as the crews await better weather. Click to enlarge photos: #gallery-2... Read more of this article
Five Weekly Air Canada Flights From Toronto
Starting November 3rd 2013, Air Canada will reinstate additional direct flights from Toronto’s Pearson International Airport to Bermuda’s L.F. Wade International Airport. A total of five flights per week will be available, running on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from November 3rd to January 12th, 2014 and are available for... Read more of this article
Delta Boston Flight Cancelled Due To Bird Strike
Delta’s flight #561 from Boston to Bermuda experienced a bird strike while landing this morning [Oct 24] and the return flight which was scheduled for this afternoon has been cancelled. An airport spokesperson said, “The Department of Airport Operations can confirm that Delta flight 561 from Boston did encounter a bird strike upon landing.... Read more of this article
AirTran To Discontinue Bermuda Service In 2014
Minister of Tourism Development and Transport Shawn Crockwell today [Oct 16] said that AirTran will no longer fly to Bermuda in 2014. The airline began serving Bermuda in 2011, flying from Baltimore and Atlanta. The Ministry said “the airline, which is merging with Southwest Airlines, is in the midst of reducing its fleet as it continues to merge... Read more of this article
Heavy Rain Causes Customs System Disruption
The Department of Customs has advised that, due to the heavy rainfall yesterday [Sept 26], the Department has experienced systems issues that has lead to a disruption to the normal processing of Bermuda Customs Declarations [BCDs] in the Hamilton Longroom through the Customs Automated Processing System [CAPS]. A spokesperson said, “A temporary... Read more of this article
Airport Radar Installation Project Complete
The US Federal Aviation Administration [FAA] has completed the installation of its new long range radar at the L.F. Wade International Airport after overcoming some unforeseen challenges. The on-going project which was originally set to have been completed in July had been pushed back due to scheduling and technical issues surrounding the certification... Read more of this article
Airport Lost And Found Items Collection Day
The Department of Airport Operations [DAO] has several items that have been left in the Terminal building or discovered on the Airport grounds. A spokesperson said, “Members of the public who may have left or lost belongings are advised that they can come to the DAO office on Saturday [Aug 17] between 9:00am and 12:00 noon. “You must give... Read more of this article
