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Was Kurt A.G. Menal forced out? Resigned abruptly as MD of BVIAA
BEEF ISLAND, Tortola, VI- Word reaching our news centre from BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) Board Members, speaking to our newsroom on condition of anonymity, is that the Managing Director (MD), Mr Kurt A.G. Menal, has abruptly resigned from his post on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
TB Lettsome Airport runway briefly closed after aircraft experienced flat tyre
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI – Information reaching Virgin Islands News Online indicates that the runway at Terrence B. Lettsome Airport on Beef Island reopened last evening, Wednesday, March 4, 2026, following a brief closure.
Caribbean Airlines' withdrawal from VI being critically assessed- Kurt A.G. Menal
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- The BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) is assessing the impact of the withdrawal of Caribbean Airlines (CAL), which was announced on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.
Upgrades @T.B Lettsome Int'l Airport to minimise inconveniences- Mr Kurt A.G. Menal
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- Managing Director of the BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA), Mr Kurt A.G. Menal, expressed his satisfaction with the progress made in meeting international regulatory infrastructure requirements at the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport.
Making the Case for Caribbean Women to Join the Aviation Industry (Happy International Women's Day)
By Kurt A.G. Menal MSc, IAP, C.Dir.
Managing Director at BVI Airports Authority Ltd
The aviation industry is an exciting and dynamic field that offers vast opportunities for growth, advancement, and global connection.
VI welcomes inaugural Caribbean Airlines flight to territory on Monday
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- The Virgin Islands will on Monday, October 14, 2024, welcome the inaugural flight of Caribbean Airlines to Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island.
BVI Airports Authority & LIAT 2020 in talks to service VI- BVIAA MD
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- The BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) is currently in talks with LIAT 2020 to bring the new airline to the Virgin Islands, Kurt A.G. Menal, Managing Director of the BVI Airports Authority, has confirmed to Virgin Islands News Online (VINO).
Caribbean Airlines to begin flying to VI from October 14, 2024
PORT of SPAIN, Trinidad & Tobago- Caribbean Airlines today, August 12, 2024, announced the launch of its new route to Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island in the Virgin Islands, commencing on October 14, 2024.
UPDATE: Airport reopens; Some banks to open @ noon
BEEF ISLAND, Tortola, VI- The Terrance VB. Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island has resumed operations, following the suspension of operations due to inclement weather this morning, May 8, 2024.
Anegada airport reopened as fire tender returned
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- The Auguste George Airport on Anegada has been reopened due to the fire tender taken back to that island.


























