The newly fashioned LIAT 2020 made its inaugural flight to St. Lucia on Tuesday, signalling the return to the skies of the inter-regional airline.
The airline’s earlier proprietor, LIAT (1974) Restricted, went bankrupt in January this yr.
Talking on the launching ceremony, Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne stated he was happy to be collaborating within the occasion contemplating the difficulties with LIAT 1974, 4 years in the past.
“I consider that this can be a nice story of braveness, of endurance, and of resilience, and maybe the message to all of us is that however the challenges, we must always all the time press on with willpower, with optimism, realizing that invariably, there’s a brighter future for individuals who have the braveness and resilience to combat no matter obstacles are positioned in your manner,” he stated.
LIAT 1974 Restricted has been below administration since July 24, 2020, and the brand new entity has been fashioned in partnership with Air Peace, a non-public Nigerian airline based in 2013.
Earlier this yr, Prime Minister Browne stated Air Peace could be placing in near US$65 million, whereas the federal government is investing US$20 million.
