AIRPORTS NEWS & UPDATES September 2013 INSIDE THIS SPECIAL ISSUE : HAPPY WORLD TOURISM DAY from NMIA… SEPTEMBER 27 P 1 TEAM NMIA OUT n’ ABOUT P 2-3 FLY JAMAICA SPREADS IT’S WINGS to GEORGETOWN, GUYANA (see picture highlights & new schedule) P 4 CARIBBEAN AIRLINES WINTER SEASON Schedule / COUNT—DOWN TO DELTA DIRECT! P 5 KNOW YOUR AERODROMES—meet Tinson Pen,Kingston P 6 Symbolic presentation of Key to Renovated NMIA Police Station P 7 NMIA 5K CHARITY WALK/RUN RETURNS for #10 / NMIA TENDER NOTICE P 8-9 OUT n’ ABOUT SHIP WRECK -PALISADOES , KGN. Saturday, 21 September TEAM AAJ / NMIA turned out in large numbers to actively support INTERNATIONAL COASTAL CLEAN-UP DAY. The day was dedicated to helping to create a solution to the problem of solid waste and litter. Through our partnership with Jamaica Environment Trust & National Environmental Plan- ning , we all made a sterling contribution to assist- ing behavioural change and practices that create de- bris. For more information on how you can get in- volved in this worthy cause go to: http:// www.oceanconservancy.org/our-work/ international-coastal-cleanup/ Caught on camera : MEMBERS of the NMIA NETBALL TEAM STANDING (L-R) - Doret Dixon, Sashana Josephs, Camille Campbell, Jodi-Ann Johnson (MISS NMIA BHNA 2013), Earl Richards (CEO,NMIA), Kemeka Thomas, Patricia Forrester. STOOPING (L-R) - Shanique Roberts and Akeem (son of Kemeka ) THE FASTEST MAN ALIVE— Usain Bolt, made a quick stop at the NMIA recently to star in a special film project, shot on location. Shhhhh...I can’t say too much about this —but it has something to do with the promotion of the JAMAICA Bobsled team. Of course he was amazing on set, he’s Dr. the Honourable Ambassador Usain St. Leo Bolt OJ...watch out HOLLYWOOOD !!! The feature film goes viral soon. The Sprint King shared camera time with NMIA Marketing More anon. & Corporate Communications Mgr.—Grace Morrison RANDY FENOLI ( TLC Star of ‘SAY YES TO THE DRESS’) was warmly received at the KINGSTON PINEAP- PLE LOUNGE / NMIA , as special guest of KINGSTON BRIDAL WEEK He wasted no time in cooling down Jamaican style— with a co- conut jelly and paused for the shutterbugs at his personal wel- come sign in the Arrivals lobby. I think we have a new convert...he promises to return to our beauti- ful City very soon. NMIAL Business Development Consultant—Tastey Blackman was on hand to welcome Randy and share in his beverage of choice. AIRLINE updates SPREADS its wings to GEORGETOWN, GUYANA NMIA, KINGSTON / THURSDAY, 26 SEPTEMBER 2013 L-R Snr. Dir. Commercial and Planning- Alfred Mc Donald, Snr. Dir. Airport Operations - Cmdr. John McFarlane, Fly Jamaica Dir. Safety & Compliance -Cpt. Patrick Cousins, Snr. Dir. Engineering Maintenance and Planning - Horace Bryson and NMIA Business Relations Mgr. - Yvonne Sweeney share in the special occasion / FLY JAMAICA inaugural flight to Georgetown, Guyana FLY JAMAICA Boss, Cpt. Tai shares the good news with the media JCAA’s Safety Inspector - Jackie Rutter greets Dervan Malcom (radio host) while Cpt. Ron Reece—Chairman, Fly Jamaica and Guyanese Ambassador– Indera Persaud looks on. TIFA checks in for the inaugural flight . AIRLINE updates FORT LAUDERDALE On December 20,23 and January 03, 06 BW 033 and 032 will operate KIN-FLL-KIN as per times listed below. Flight Freq From To Equip Depart Arrive Fri BW033 &Mon KIN FLL 738 1950 2130 BW032 Fri & Mon FLL KIN 738 2315 1255 NEW YORK On December 19,22 and January 02, 03 BW 007 and 006 will operate KIN-MBJ-JFK-MBJ-KIN as per times listed below. Flight Freq From To Equip Depart Arrive BW007 Thu/Sun KIN MBJ 738 0730 0810 Thu/Sun MBJ JFK 738 0920 1300 BW006 Thu/Sun JFK MBJ 738 1455 1840 Thu/Sun MBJ KIN 738 1950 2025 On December 18-21,24 and `January 1-4,7 BW 015 and 014 will operate KIN- JFK- KIN as per times listed below. Flight Freq From To Equip Depart Arrive BW015 Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri/Sat KIN JFK 738 0705 1050 BW014 Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri/Sat JFK KIN 738 1240 1630 TORONTO On December 21, 23 and January 04, 06, BW 079 and 078 will operate KIN- YYZ- -KIN as per times listed below. Flight Freq From To Equip Depart Arrive BW079 Mon/Sat KIN YYZ 738 1045 1455 BW078 Mon/Sat YYZ KIN 738 1655 2105 Please note the above flights are in addition to the regular scheduled flights. 77 DAYS to go DIRECT! Advt. KNOW YOUR AERODROMES : TINSON PEN - Kingston expansion of the business jet base of operations at the loca- sector of the industry with a tion, namely Jamaica Air Service number of the business jets op- in the 1960’s, Trans Jamaica Air- erating in Jamaica based at the lines in the 1970’s, Air Jamaica aerodrome. Express in 1990’s and Jamaica Air Shuttle in the 2000’s. From inception in the 1950’s, TINSON PEN : Entrance to Main Terminal Building The Tinson Pen Aerdrome is sandwiched between the King- ston sea port to the south and the communities of Majesty Gardens and Union Gardens to the north and Greenwich Farm to the east. Despite not being located in as picturesque a set- ting as its sibling aerodromes, Tinson Pen serves a desperately needed utilitarian function. The Tinson Pen Aerodrome has been the training ground for most Ja- maican pilots operating in the Tinson Pen has always main- Despite the negative impact re- Aviation Industry today. Many tained its position at the fore- sulting from the suspension of pilots will fondly regale you of front of General Aviation in Ja- Jamaica Air Shuttle operations, their adventures as youngsters maica due to it’s being the larg- the Tinson Pen aerodrome con- est of all the aerodromes in the learning to fly at the Tinson Pen tinues to provide for the Aerodrome with the well re- island and the starting point for younger generation, an environ- spected pioneer of Jamaican such local aviation pioneers as Aviation, Mr. Carl Barnett in the the Flying Club, a group of ment to fulfill their dreams of early years and Capt. Errol Stew- wealthy aviation enthusiasts flight and immersion into the art in the early 2000’s. who went on to assist in search aviation industry through the and rescue missions prior to the two aviation schools currently in In addition to serving as an incu- inception of the Jamaica De- operation. The quality and vol- bator for future aviation profes- fense Force Air Wing; and Wings ume of students being produced sionals, Tinson Pen aerodrome Jamaica Ltd, the first flight serves as a home for other avia- school in the island. Addition- is an indicator that there are tion based operations, including ally, the Tinson Pen Aerodrome bright years ahead for the indus- courier operators and aircraft has provided the ideal location try and the Tinson Pen Aero- maintenance and management for the development of domes- drome. services. Tinson Pen has also tic air travel with many compa- Article by: Theresa Benjamin served as the home base for the nies over the years having a AIRPORT CONCESSIONNAIRESCONCESSIONNAIRES—— focus SYMBOLIC HAND OVER of KEY to the RENOVATED NMIA POLICE STATION KINGSTON, Jamaica / Wednesday, September 04, 2013 Minister of National Security, Peter Bunting and Commissioner of Police, Owen Ellington received the keys to the newly renovated Nor- man Manley International Airport (NMIA) police station in Kingston. The keys were handed over by NMIA CEO, Earl Richards. The expansion and improvement works, costing $23million ,was funded by Norman Manley International Airport Limited (NMIA)/Airports Au- thority of Jamaica (AAJ), included extensive refurbishing of offices, bath- rooms, interview rooms, changing rooms for police officers, and a kitchen/canteen, among other areas. The project was undertaken in PRESENTATION of KEY to Commissioner of Police - Owen three phases over approximately 12 months . “ The team here is satis- Ellington by NMIA CEO - Earl Richards. Observing the pro- fied with the facilities that are provided as it will enable the ceedings is Min. of Nat’l Security—Peter Bunting officers to serve more efficiently,” CEO Richards said. For Police Commissioner Ellington, the renovation comes at a time when the Jamaica Constabulary Force “deems it necessary to improve on police monitoring at the airport, as criminal elements, those who threaten our nation’s se- curity and well-being, attempt to engage in criminal ac- tivities such as illegal trafficking of narcotics through our ports.” Minister Bunting said the refurbished station was expected to contribute significantly to enhancing the airport's overall safety and security, as well as provide an NMIA ARRIALS FORECOURT "appropriate" operational environment for the (L-R) Superintendent Natalie Burton , NMIA CEO- Earl Richards , Snr. Dir. police officers. Airport Operations-Cmdr. John McFarlane, NMIA Legal Officer -Verona Vacianna greets Minister of Nat’l Security-Peter Bunting . "We understand that for an airport to be glob- ally competitive, it needs, not just to be safe and secure, and difficult to traffic contraband through, but it also has to be an enjoyable ex- perience for your clients, your customers, who are the passengers going through," the minister contended in his remarks. He urged the officers, under the command of Superintendent Natalie Burton, to demonstrate a high level of output and professionalism "that will make the NMIA feel that their investment was an excellent one and will encourage them to make further investments". The NEW LOOK Police Station / NMIA Arrivals Forecourt SAVE THE DATE and Remember to DONATE ! 101010 ththth Anniversary * MAKE YOUR DONATIONS or REGISTER YOUR TEAMS NOW AT: Phone : 876924-8835-7 Fax : 876-924-8624 Email : [email protected] FACEBOOK / normanmanleyintlairport ********* Providing World Class Airports DISTINCTLY JAMAICAN .