Historic: All VI cockpit crew on American Airlines
The piece of history was gleefully shared by Captain de Castro on his Facebook page.
‘A big deal’
“So this is happening today. To the best of my knowledge there are only 3 pilots from the British Virgin Islands employed at American Airlines. Only 2 of us are airbus pilots. Today is the first time in history that American Airlines (or any other US airline) has had an all BVI cockpit crew.
“Not a big deal if you are not from the BVI but it’s a really big deal to us. Captain Kennard de Castro and first officer Alvason ‘Lex’ Davies. We’ve known each other for over 30 years,” Captain de Castro, who is in the habit of greeting and taking photos of Virgin Islanders he meets on his commercial flights, wrote.
Captain de Castro’s post was then shared on various social media platforms, affording persons the opportunity to offer their congratulations and encouragement.
One of the proud Virgin Islanders commenting on the historic achievement was Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1), who shared that Captain de Castro was his classmate.
‘A little country doing big things’- Premier Fahie
“A little country doing big things. GOD IS WITH US! CONGRATULATIONS to both, especially my classmate and friend Kennard! We're on our way to bigger things locally and worldwide.”
Premier Fahie added that indeed, BVILOVE is our people making their mark everywhere in the world.
“Today, I am especially proud as Premier of the Virgin Islands to see Virgin Islanders soaring like eagles in the sky taking passengers safely to their destinations. Kudos to Captain Kennard de Castro who is the son of the late Walter Lindy de Castro aka Ras Uhuru and first officer Alvason Davies better known as “Lex”, both Virgin Islanders.
Proud moment for VI
“Today, November 16 they have made history as an all BVI cockpit crew on American Airlines. May God continue to bless our pilots as they share BVILOVE as they fly people from destinations to jurisdictions. BVILOVE is our pilots. We here at home are all proud,” Hon Fahie wrote on his Facebook page.
It should be noted that Mr de Castro’s late father, Mr Walter Lindy de Castro, was a civil engineer, activist and a founding member of the Positive Action Movement.
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Patriarch and Matriarch of these beloved VI.
Would be smiling from ear to ear, as we say.
Blessings Always..
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If my memory serve me right the Red field is for Ships and Aircraft
while the Blue is for Buildings and Inland use. I stand to be corrected.
Blessings Always..
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