PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos – August 5, 2024 – interCaribbean Airways unveiled a custom-painted ATR 42-500 plane that includes the flag of Grenada on its tail throughout a ceremony at Maurice Bishop Worldwide Airport yesterday. The plane, registered as VQ-TGD and named “Spirit of Grenada” on its nostril, symbolizes interCaribbean’s gratitude for the Authorities of Grenada’s assist.
The disclosing ceremony was attended by Grenada’s Prime Minister, Honourable Dickon Mitchell, Honourable, Lennox J. Andrews, Minister for Financial Improvement, Planning, Agriculture and Lands, Forestry, Marine Assets, and Cooperatives, Senator the Honourable, Adrain A. Thomas, Minister for Tourism, the Inventive Financial system, and Tradition, interCaribbean’s Chairman and Founder, Lyndon Gardiner, Chairman Randall Dolland, and CEO Petra Roach of Grenada Tourism Authority, different dignitaries, and tourism business professionals.
interCaribbean’s CEO Trevor Sadler, and COO, Craig Chappel arrived on the plane, which was operated by an all-Grenadian crew together with Captain, Therron Charles, First Officer, Andrew Hopkin, and Flight Attendant, Brittney Patterson St. Clair. The plane taxied to the terminal for the ceremony, the place it was welcomed by the gathered officers. This tribute comes at a big time for Grenada, which is recovering from the current devastation of Hurricane Beryl, a Class 4 storm that impacted the northern a part of the island, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique.
“This plane ‘Spirit of Grenada’ symbolizes our deep appreciation for Grenada’s assist since we expanded into the Southern Caribbean,” stated Lyndon Gardiner, Chairman of interCaribbean Airways. “Their partnership has been essential to our progress, and we’re honored to play a task within the island’s ongoing connectivity. We stand in solidarity with the Grenadian folks and reaffirm our dedication to serving this resilient nation.”
Prime Minister of Grenada, Honourable Dickon Mitchell, spoke in regards to the significance of the brand new plane: “As we welcome this new look, we sit up for the advantages it’s going to carry to Grenada and our native communities. Elevated tourism means extra alternatives for our artisans, restaurateurs, tour operators, and different small companies. It means extra cultural exchanges and the sharing of our wealthy heritage with guests from across the globe. This isn’t only a flight; it’s a gateway to new experiences and connections.”
The Grenada-themed plane underscores interCaribbean’s dedication to fostering robust relationships with Caribbean nations. Within the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, interCaribbean continues to play an lively function in airlifting essential human sources, provides, and gear for reduction businesses serving each Grenada and St. Vincent. This assist demonstrates interCaribbean’s dedication to the area past tourism, highlighting the airline’s dedication to aiding the islands it serves throughout their instances of best want.
The ‘Spirit of Grenada’ plane debuts as Grenada prepares to rejoice its Spice Mas competition and follows the nation’s fiftieth independence anniversary celebrated in February 2024. This new addition to interCaribbean’s rising fleet of ATRs and Jets will fly inside the community, showcasing the partnership all through the Caribbean.
About interCaribbean Airways
interCaribbean Airways is a privately-owned and operated airline, headquartered within the Turks and Caicos Islands. The UK-flagged airline operates 50-seat Embraer ERJ145 Regional Jets, 70 seat Bombardier CRJ700, and a fleet of turboprops, comprising 68-seat ATR72, 48-seat ATR42s, 30-seat EMB120s, and 19-seat Twin Otters. With a community spanning Georgetown, Guyana, within the south, Barbados to the east, Havana, Cuba, to the west, and Nassau, Bahamas, to the north, interCaribbean connects twenty-six cities throughout seventeen nations within the Caribbean. For extra data or to guide a flight, go to www.intercaribbean.com.
