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BVI Airways acquires first jet

October 1st, 2016 | Tags:
BVI Airways has completed the purchase and taken delivery of its first AVRO Regional Jet 100, which has a seating capacity of 86 (that includes 12 in Premier Class). Photo: Caribbean Journal
CARIBBEAN JOURNAL

BVI Airways has acquired its first aircraft ahead of its planned launch of nonstop flights from Miami, the carrier announced.

The company has completed the purchase and taken delivery of its first AVRO Regional Jet 100, which has a seating capacity of 86 (that includes 12 in Premier Class).

The four-engine plane has a cruising altitude of 31,000 feet and a speed of around 500 miles per hour, meaning the planned route from Miami to Tortola should take around 2.5 hours.

“This plane marks a major milestone in preparing BVIA for the commencement of this entirely unprecedented service between the United States and the BVI,” said Jerry Willoughby, CEO of BVI Airways. “The AVRO RJ is the perfect answer to the shorter runway at EIS. The plane was designed to land on shorter runways such the London City Airport where the runway length is also constrained by the geography. It’s well-known as being a quiet plane and has a proven track record of safety and reliability.”

BVI Airways said it intended to built out its fleet with another two aircraft.

“We are currently undergoing the certification process with our regulator,” Willoughby said. “Updates on the start of ticket sales will be posted on our website and people can also sign up to receive email updates. We are eagerly looking forward to opening this new route that will make getting to the BVI faster, easier and more comfortable than ever before.”

6 Responses to “BVI Airways acquires first jet”

  • TerriHolland (01/10/2016, 14:28) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    It is great. I wish I could buy it. Unfortunately, I can only buy essay online. But it is not that bad)
  • Liat 521 (04/10/2016, 10:55) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    lets see if it flys
  • technician (04/10/2016, 23:02) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
    Great start, but let me understand one thing please. One plane: each trip is 2,5 hrs plus taxiing = 3 hours o/w. Meaning after 16 Round trip flights the plane has to be taken to its 100 hours inspection. What happens to the passengers, who are holding tickets during the maintenance days???
  • visitor (14/10/2016, 16:09) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    This has potential if the fares are compatable with Jet Blue/Spirit to ST Thomas.
    Count me in.
    The fares will make or brake the sucess.
  • Ulric Creque (15/10/2016, 18:44) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    This is great news I was hoping for Air Service from St Thomas to the BVI but this is better. I read about the BVI Government Financial Backing of this operation I hope someone did the calculations correctly and the government doesn't have to pay significant subsidies. The key to to making this a success is advertising making ALL of america aware of this new service and creating proper schedules to maximize passenger usage.
    Traveling all the way from Los Angeles on overnight to get to St Thomas and then having to endure the hassle of dealing Taxis and the ferries make for a long and difficult trip. I can't wait for this service to begin. And an all out effort is made to make it a success.


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