Topic: Cayman Islands Airports Authority
$9.8 million upgrade for air traffic control takes off
Cayman is to get a $9.8m state-of-the-art air traffic control system, including a new control centre, by the end of 2027
Cayman Brackers promoted to airport supervisor roles
The Cayman Islands Airports Authority has announced the promotion of two long-serving Caymanian employees at the Charles Kirkconnell International Airport on Cayman Brac.
The issue explained: Could a non-stop flight to London take off?
The possibility of extending the runway at Grand Cayman's main airport to help improve airlift between the islands and Europe has come into focus once again amid recent challenges with the British Airways flight through Nassau.
Heavy rain causes roads and airport chaos
Heavy rain and flash floods brought chaos to the airport and parts of George Town on Saturday, 2 Aug., with more rain forecast.
Government: Keeping Little Cayman airport at current site still on table
Government has told Little Cayman residents who oppose the proposed relocation of their airport that upgrading the airfield at its current site by Blossom Village will be considered.
Runway extension project questioned at public meeting
A public meeting about a proposal to extend the runway of Grand Cayman’s Owen Roberts International Airport addressed questions and concerns surrounding the $28 million project.
If approved, construction of new Little Cayman airport could begin next year
Residents of Little Cayman will be giving their feedback on a Cayman Islands Airports Authority proposal to relocate the island's airport at a public meeting on Thursday night.
Public feedback invited on plans to extend airport runway into North Sound
A proposal to expand the Owen Roberts International Airport runway 2,100 feet into the North Sound is now open for public consultation.
Private jet makes emergency landing at Owen Roberts
Emergency services were on standby at Owen Roberts International Airport Tuesday morning as a small private jet came in to land after suffering a flap malfunction.
Airport apron expansion to go before planning board
The Central Planning Authority is scheduled to hear an application on Wednesday, 19 March, to expand the airplane parking apron at Owen Roberts International Airport on Grand Cayman.
Airports authority debunks fake unclaimed baggage sale
The Cayman Islands Airports Authority has issued a public alert to warn that an 'Annual Unclaimed Baggage Sale' at Owen Roberts International Airport advertised on social media is fake.
Contractor sought for general aviation project
Cayman's Airports Authority is moving ahead with plans for its new general aviation parking apron, heliport and marine dock and is now seeking contractors to begin building the facilities.
$1.2M design project for general aviation terminal nears end
International firm Avia NG Airport Consultants is set to deliver its proposed design for Cayman's new general aviation terminal at the end of November.
Work begins on new long-term parking facility at airport
Preliminary work has commenced on the development of a 300-space parking facility at Owen Roberts International Airport which will be located to the east of the terminal.
Environmental assessment contract awarded for airport projects
International engineering consultancy firm Royal HaskoningDHV will develop terms of reference for environmental impact assessments for the three airport projects announced in the Cayman Islands Airports Authority's updated master plan.
Little Cayman tourism leaders fight to save island’s airport
The Sister Islands Tourism Association has launched a petition seeking Governor Jane Owen's intervention to save Little Cayman’s Edward Bodden Airfield from being moved and reject having a new airport built.
Airports authority: Brac weekend night flights can continue despite air traffic controller shortage
The Cayman Islands Airports Authority says it will accommodate Cayman Airways weekend evening flights in the short term, even though it is facing challenges with a shortage of air traffic controllers at the islands' two international airports.
Brac weekend evening flights to halt
Cayman Airways is immediately cancelling a number of flights between Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac as the Brac airport will now close during the...
Cayman Brac airport manager appointed
The Cayman Islands Airports Authority announced that Joshua Burke has been appointed as Cayman Brac Airport Manager.
Delta plane runs into stairs truck at Owen Roberts airport
A Delta Air Lines aircraft collided with a stairs truck, causing it to tip over, at the apron at Owen Roberts International Airport this afternoon, the Cayman Islands Airports Authority has confirmed.
General aviation terminal upgrade moves ahead
Government's plans to upgrade the general aviation facility at the Owen Roberts International airport has taken another step forward, with the opening of tender bids for design consultancy services for the project.
New law adds $19 to airline passenger fees
New regulations have been published which detail additional charges that airlines must pay for each of their passengers flying out of the Cayman Islands.
New air traffic surveillance centre in the works
An architecture firm has drawn up designs for a modern air traffic surveillance hub at Owen Roberts International Airport as part of a project to improve Cayman's aviation safety.
Environment chief: Little Cayman’s airport a development ‘control valve’
The size of Little Cayman's Edward Bodden Airfield plays a vital role in restricting new construction on the island, in the absence of a development plan for the island, Cayman's' director of the Department of Environment has said.
Conservation council to discuss airport plans
The newly repopulated National Conservation Council will discuss airport-redevelopment projects at its first public meeting in eight months on Wednesday, 23 Aug.
‘Security incident’ causes passenger confusion at Owen Roberts
The Cayman Islands Airports Authority (CIAA) confirmed Thursday afternoon that it experienced a "security incident" at Owen Roberts International Airport which led to passengers from multiple flights undergoing additional screening.
Airlines object to Cayman’s planned airport fee increase
The world's largest airline trade group has criticised the Cayman Islands Airports Authority for not consulting airlines over a plan to increase passenger fees to help pay for upcoming airport projects, including a new private jet terminal.
New air traffic surveillance system to be active by 2025
In two years, a modern surveillance system will be set up to allow air traffic control at the Cayman Islands’ three airports to safely monitor, track and manage flights.
Three airports, two decades, one master plan
The government has released its Airports Master Plan, which outlines the way forward for aerodromes on all three of the Cayman Islands over the next two decades.
Public to be briefed on plans for airports
The Cayman Islands Airports Authority will hold public meetings next week to present its plans for the future development of the islands' airports.
Ombudsman: Public interest trumps commercial concerns
Ombudsman Sharon Roulstone has ruled that the public's right to know about government agreements with private sector companies takes precedence over commercial interests.
Airport kerbside drop-off plan being reviewed
The removal of kerbside drop-offs at the airport for private vehicles and other traffic flow arrangements at Owen Roberts International Airport are under review.
Many new faces on boards and councils
Cabinet has approved appointments and reappointments to several boards and councils at its recent meetings, according to a summary of decisions released by government.
Airports authority details parking plans at Owen Roberts
The Cayman Islands Airports Authority has released further information about its plan to restrict pick-ups and drop-offs by private vehicles at the roadside outside the Owen Roberts International Airport terminal from Monday.
Airports Authority conducts full-scale emergency exercise
The Cayman Islands Airports Authority (CIAA) conducted a full-scale emergency exercise at Charles Kirkconnell International Airport this month.
FAA clears Boeing 737 MAX to fly once design changes completed
The US Federal Aviation Authority has cleared the Boeing 737 Max to return to commercial service, pending design changes, ending a 20-month grounding of the plane.
$45 million airfield upgrade close to completion
A $45 million upgrade to Owen Roberts International Airport’s runway and airfield is almost complete.
Airport runway extension approved
An extension of the runway at Owen Roberts International Airport has been approved by the Central Planning Authority.
Cayman bans Max aircraft from the skies
The Cayman Islands Aviation Authority has banned the Boeing 737 Max aircraft from operating in Cayman airspace amid growing safety concerns around the model.
