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The Bermuda Flyer, Hamilton (2026)

25/09/2026

A private jet operated by Flexjet Europe diverted into Bermuda this morning due to smoke in the cockpit.

The aircraft, a Gulfstream G650ER registered 9H-646FX, was enroute from Donald J Trump International Airport in Florida to Beja International Airport in Portugal.

A Skyport spokeswoman explained, “Skyport can confirm that a private corporate aircraft travelling from West Palm Beach, Florida, en route to Beja, Portugal, declared an emergency due to smoke in the cockpit late Friday morning. The aircraft landed safely at 11:47 am with six souls on board, including four crew members. The Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service met the aircraft upon arrival and, following inspection, escorted it to apron four where the passengers subsequently deplaned. Further assessment is currently underway by the relevant agencies, and arrangements have been made for the passengers to continue their travel on an alternate aircraft at a later time.”

Due to the emergency landing, Kindley Field Road and the Causeway were closed as a precaution.

The aircraft made a safe landing on runway 12 and was inspected by the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service shortly after. No indication of smoke or fire was discovered and the aircraft taxied to the Atlantic Aviation parking apron where the incident was concluded.

24/09/2026

Skyport President Aaron Adderley met last week with Assistant Administrator of International Operations, Anthony Q. Monreal, and other senior representatives from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at its headquarters in Washington, DC to formally enter into an agreement with the US agency as part of TSA’s Airport Partnership Program.

The Programme pairs L.F. Wade International Airport with Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to support information sharing and training opportunities and exchange aviation security best practices. These engagements reinforced the strong working relationship between TSA and Skyport and supported continued professional exchange under the non‑binding partnership framework.

Following the Washington meeting, a Skyport delegation, including Director of Operations Jason Inniss and Head of IT Carlos Medeiros, joined TSA officials in Charlotte to review CLT’s operation and explore opportunities related to biometrics and other IT solutions to advance Skyport’s strategic investments in streamlined passenger processing and checkpoint efficiency at L.F. Wade International Airport.

Skyport expects to introduce new biometric technology enhancements at the security screening checkpoint for all departing travellers next year. This will complement Skyport’s recent investment in the Enhanced Passenger Processing system for U.S. Preclearance, which—when paired with improved security coordination—supports operational efficiency and continued modernisation of the airport experience for US‑bound travellers.

“We welcome the opportunity to engage with TSA and Charlotte Douglas International Airport through this programme. These exchanges help us identify technologies and best practices that advance our efforts to deliver frictionless travel and provide an improved customer experience for passengers travelling through L.F. Wade International Airport.” — Aaron Adderley, President, Skyport.

22/09/2026

United Airlines Flights 1985 and 2392 were cancelled yesterday due to a failure of Air Traffic Control systems in the New York area.

The flights were initially delayed while the issue was discovered, but were eventually cancelled.

The aircraft scheduled to operate the flights was a Boeing 737 MAX 9 registered N17477.

Flights into and out of the Newark/Philadelphia airspace were significantly disrupted, with many delays, diversions and cancellations.

The ATC failure follows an unrelated failure of London air traffic control services two weeks ago, a problem which forced British Airways to cancel its flights on the day.

The disruptions are not expected to continue today and a solution to the systems failures has been implemented.

18/09/2026

The Hon. Owen Darrell, Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport, travelled to Chicago from 15–17 September for meetings focused on Bermuda’s air service and tourism connectivity.

As part of the visit, Minister Darrell and a Bermuda delegation met with United Airlines’ Network Planning team at the airline’s headquarters on 16 September.

“This meeting was an opportunity to continue discussions on Bermuda’s air connectivity and explore opportunities that can support the growth of our tourism industry. We welcomed the opportunity to have constructive discussions with United Airlines and consider the opportunities ahead for Bermuda,” said Minister Darrell.

The meeting followed discussions held at Routes Americas in March 2026 and included consideration of United Airlines’ proposal for new service to Bermuda. Discussions also covered broader opportunities within United’s network.

Minister Darrell was joined by representatives of the Bermuda Tourism Authority, Bermuda Airport Authority and Skyport. The visit formed part of ongoing discussions with airline partners on opportunities to support Bermuda’s tourism industry.

16/09/2026

BermudAir today announced the newest addition to its fleet: an Embraer E190F freighter aircraft leased from Regional One, marking the airline’s expanded air cargo service and the first deployment of an Embraer E-Freighter anywhere in the Americas.

“Cargo is a natural next step for us,” said Adam Scott, Founder & CEO of BermudAir. “We’ve built a reliable, right-sized operation connecting Bermuda and the Caribbean to North America, and the E190F lets us put that same network to work moving express cargo, supporting local businesses, e-commerce and time-sensitive freight across the islands we serve. It’s an exciting expanded line of business for BermudAir, and one that builds directly on the operational strengths we’ve already established.”

BermudAir’s passenger fleet currently comprises four Embraer E175 and E190 aircraft serving ten destinations across the Caribbean, the United States and Canada. The E190F will operate as a dedicated freighter alongside that network, giving BermudAir a cargo capability distinct from and complementary to its passenger operations.

“We are excited to partner with BermudAir as they expand into dedicated cargo operations. We have long believed in the E190F’s ability to fill a unique and underserved segment of the freight market, providing operators with an efficient, right-sized solution for regional cargo networks,” said George Mamangakis, Chief Investment Officer, Regional One.

Combining its lower and upper decks, the E190F offers more than 100 m³ of cargo volume and up to 13.5 tons of payload enabling cost-efficient transport of express cargo to and from island communities that are often underserved by dedicated freight service.

For BermudAir, the addition supports a broader strategy of diversifying revenue while continuing to invest in the passenger experience that has defined the airline since its 2023 launch.

The airline is expected to take delivery of the aircraft by the end of this year subject to regulatory approval.

📸: BermudAir & Embraer

08/09/2026

British Airways Flight 159 from London Heathrow to Bermuda has been significantly delayed this evening due to the closure of London Heathrow Airport.

Flights arriving into and departing from all London airports including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton have been halted, with NATS (National Air Traffic Service) reporting that a technical fault with flight processing is causing the issue.

Currently, the London Heathrow to Bermuda flight is delayed by over 3 hours, arriving just past 9pm local time. The return flight to London is delayed by the same amount, departing at 10:55pm local time.

These times are subject to change depending on the reopening of London airspace and air traffic flow rates. NATS has since implemented a fix, and air traffic systems are beginning to recover.

This situation is developing quickly and changes may occur without notice. If you or someone you know is affected by the delays, please contact your respective airline.

06/09/2026

British Airways Flight 159 from London Heathrow to Bermuda was delayed by 3 hours yesterday after an unknown technical problem.

The aircraft, a 26 year old Boeing 777-200 registered G-VIIC, originally departed the gate 25 minutes late.

The aircraft taxied to the runway before turning back 20 minutes later and returning to the stand due to a reported mechanical problem.

The flight departed again 2 hours and 45 minutes later and arrived on the island at 8:55pm, a total of 3 hours delayed.

The return flight to London departed over 3 hours late and arrived with a total delay of 2 hour 25 minutes.

04/09/2026

Private Jet Club (PJC) is pleased to announce a partnership with the Butterfield Bermuda Championship, a PGA TOUR event, for its 2026 tournament at Port Royal Golf Course.

At the heart of the partnership is the players’ charter following the championship. Once play concludes in Bermuda, PJC will provide the private flight taking participating players onward to VidantaWorld Mexico Open for the next tournament on the PGA TOUR schedule.

The arrangement addresses a familiar logistical challenge in professional golf. Players and their teams need to move themselves, luggage and equipment across borders in time for the next event, and an island departure adds another layer to that journey.

For PJC, which moves passengers around the world and specialises in Bermuda and island travel, that is a natural part of the partnership. It will be providing a group charter for up to 200 Butterfield Bermuda Championship players and support teams.

Becky Ezekiel, Private Jet Club CEO, said, “This is our first year partnering with the Butterfield Bermuda Championship. We are excited to help make the players’ travel as seamless as possible and play a small part in ensuring they are match-fit for the next tournament. Our collaboration runs deeper than travel; we are investing in a number of wider initiatives and hope this is the start of a long-lasting relationship. And of course, we are looking to add a Bermudian touch throughout and involve other local businesses wherever we can.”

PJC and the Championship are also exploring shared private flights for the players into Bermuda for tournament week. This would allow players to fly direct without the cost of chartering independently and without the layovers of most commercial flight routes.

In previous years, golfers have elected to charter larger aircraft from companies such as National Airlines and Omni International as a group rather than travel individually via commercial or private aircraft.

📸: Antione Gray

04/09/2026

BermudAir Flight 551 from Bermuda to Baltimore diverted back the island on Thursday the 27th of August due to a mechanical fault.

The aircraft, a 14 year old Embraer E175 registered VQ-BLW, turned back to enter a holding pattern only 5 minutes after departure.

The pilots reported to New York Air Traffic Control Center that they had a small problem with one of the aircraft’s generators, an issue they could not continue to Baltimore with.

The flight made a safe landing on Bermuda’s runway 12 at approximately 9am local time.

Passengers were transferred to another aircraft and departed to Baltimore at 10:35am. The flight continued with no further incident and carried a delay of 2 hours.

02/09/2026

BermudAir is celebrating its third anniversary with a series of significant milestones that underline the airline’s continued growth and evolution, including the successful launch of its own ground-handling operation at L.F. Wade International Airport.

Three years after operating its inaugural flight, BermudAir has grown from an ambitious Bermuda start-up into an increasingly diversified aviation business, connecting Bermuda with key destinations across North America and the Caribbean while continuing to invest in the infrastructure, people and capabilities required to support its long-term growth.

That momentum was underscored by a particularly strong August, during which BermudAir achieved a 77.1% passenger load factor, reflecting continued growth in customer demand across the airline’s expanding network.

Coinciding with the airline’s third anniversary, BermudAir has also successfully transitioned to providing its own ground-handling services in Bermuda. The new operation brings a critical part of the customer and aircraft journey directly within the BermudAir organisation, with BermudAir team members now responsible for the handling of its aircraft, baggage and customers on the ground at its home airport.

“Reaching our third anniversary is an important moment for everyone at BermudAir, but what makes it particularly meaningful is that we are celebrating it while continuing to deliver strong growth and taking another major step forward as an airline,” said Adam Scott, Founder and CEO of BermudAir.

The airline is now entering another significant period of development, which will include the expansion of its cargo business, including a dedicated freighter, and preparations for the introduction of Airbus A220 aircraft to the fleet.

To celebrate the airline’s third anniversary, BermudAir is offering a 30 percent discount* on published base fares on all routes from gateways. The discount is on sale from September 3-5, 2026, for travel from September 15 to November 15, 2026, when the promo code BIRTHDAY3 is used at check-out at www.flybermudair.com. Terms & conditions apply.

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