Topic: CIAA
Careers take flight at Cayman Islands Airports Authority
For Stephen Ebanks, following his passion has not only led to a rewarding career in aviation but to a desire to help others do the same.
Wildlife hazard meeting focuses on bird strikes
A dedicated Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) team is now being formed
Improvements coming for airport’s long-term parking lot
Improvements to the long-term parking area at Owen Roberts International Airport will get under way once the site is free of cars.
Upgrades under way to reduce security queue congestion at airport
The Cayman Islands Airports Authority (CIAA), is installing brand new security equipment at Owen Roberts International Airport to maintain safety standards while also reducing bottlenecks at the airport.
Runway safety areas proposed for Brac airport
The Cayman Islands Airports Authority plans to build runway end safety areas at the Cayman Brac's Charles Kirkconnell International Airport.
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.
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.
Airline passengers urged to arrive 3 hours before flight over Easter break
Travellers are being encouraged to arrive three hours ahead of their flight departure times over the busy Easter break.
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.
Cayman slated to pilot US airport security project
Canadian-based firm Sectus Technologies Inc. has been awarded a CI $2.640 million contract to supply new security baggage and x-ray scanners for the Owen Roberts International Airport ahead of the jurisdiction's participation in a new security pilot programme.
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.
Cayman Brac’s Heikie Conolly living her airport dream
From a young age Heikie Conolly always had a fascination with the Charles Kirkconnell International Airport vowing to one day work at the Cayman Brac hub.
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.
Moxam, Glidden retain board posts
Johann Moxam and Cline Glidden Jrn have both been reappointed as chairmen of the Cayman Islands Airports Authority Board and the Port Authority respectively.
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.
CARIFTA official blamed for CIAA, Barnes-Riley spat
The regional governing body of athletics has laid the blame for the controversy surrounding the CARIFTA coaching credentials of Lacee Barnes-Riley on an official at the games.
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.
Feedback sought for new 20-year airport master plan
The Cayman Islands Airports Authority is asking for comments and concerns as it embarks on a new 20-year master plan for all three of its airports.
Another expansion on the cards for Owen Roberts?
The Cayman Islands Airports Authority is looking to revisit its master plan for the Owen Roberts International Airport with the intention of expanding offerings for private planes and a bigger terminal for an anticipated influx of travellers post-pandemic.
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.
Airport’s 120-foot beacon being removed Sunday
The Cayman Islands Airports Authority will be dismantling and removing the Owen Roberts International Airport's non-directional beacon, situated off Walkers Road this weekend.
2020 CARIFTA Games postponed
The 2020 CARIFTA Games, scheduled to take place in Bermuda this April, has been postponed, due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Civil Aviation exhibits at NBAA 2019
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Cayman Islands was the only foreign aircraft register attending the 72nd annual National Business Aviation Association convention and exhibition in Las Vegas this year.
EDITORIAL – A longer ‘runway’ is needed to meet infrastructure needs
The real question is not whether a longer runway would be useful today, next month or even next year, but rather many years into the future.
Letter: Miller expands on CIAA concerns
For the record, for you as editor and the public, my press release never at any time stated or implied that the CIAA should not recruit from overseas, but it did ask for a review of the recruitment plan, and that the CIAA consider replacing the terms being offered with more temporary arrangements that would prioritize training and professional development of Caymanians.
Airport concessions
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Renovation work to reduce space at airport check-in area
As expansion work on the Owen Roberts International Airport continues, the Cayman Islands Airports Authority is advising travelers to expect some inconvenience at the check-in area of the airport from Monday.
Airport evacuated amid fire scare
The Owen Roberts International Airport was evacuated Wednesday afternoon after smoke was spotted in the construction area next to the terminal. The smoke is believed to have resulted from smoldering insulation material during steel work for the construction project.
