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BVI Airways threatens to sue
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Chief Executive Officer of BVI Airways Jerry D. Willoughby has stated legislators are trampling them in the House of Assembly (HoA) while accusing BVI Airlink of trying to block their take off.
VI Airlink objects to BVI Airways US service application
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands based airline VI Airlink, along with another regional air carrier, has reportedly filed a joint objection to a recent application made by BVI Airways to the US Department of Transportation (DOT) for Exemption Authority and a Foreign Air Carrier Permit.
Expansion of TB Lettsome airport a misplaced objective- Local pilot
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Local pilot and shareholder in VI Airlink Captain Neville C. Brathwaite Jr. has expressed reservations about Government’s plans to expand the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport at Beef Island.
VI Airlink should be territory's flag carrier – Natalio D. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Shareholder of VI Airlink, Neville C. Brathwaite Jr. believes that while he would like to see the territory get its own flag carrier, he said it doesn't necessarily have to be VI Airlink.
‘Outrageous for Govt to subsidise airline while owing persons’ – Donald E. de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Radio talk show host Donald E. de Castro has slammed the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government for investing $7 million in taxpayers dollars into a foreign owned airline when persons in the territory cannot be paid for the services they rendered months ago.
VI Airlink partners with Digicel
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Local company VI Airlink partnered with Digicel to give away two free tickets to Anegada Lobster Festival held November 28 -29, 2015.
Local VI Airlink marks another historic achievement
BEEF ISLAND, VI - Neville C. Brathwaite Jr., one of the several Virgin Islanders who has been using his professional expertise right at home in the VI has confirmed that VI Airlink has achieved large aeroplane operator status, by becoming certified to operate their Beech 1900C-1 that is over 5700 kg.
UPDATE: Anegada airport operating as non-certificated aerodrome
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI - The Auguste George Airport in Anegada has been reopened but only to domestic flights.
Local Airline back on the scene in VG, filling a 19-year void!
BEEF ISLAND, VI – VI Airlink has broken the ice that had been frozen for decades as it is now ready to service the flying needs of Virgin Gorda after having met the International Standards and requirements as it relates to training. Being back on stream, the local airline can anticipate a boom in the sector as they are home bred and can relate to the direct needs of customers with a true Caribbean and International flavor.
No need to immediately expand airport- Cromwell Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Now that local carrier VI Airlink is authorised to fly in and out of US ports, Cromwell Smith believes that it is an opportune time for Government to step in to ensure the survival of the local enterprise and does not necessarily have to immediately expand the airport once VI Airlink is able to acquire the Embraer 170.