Westernair Launches Twice-Weekly Freeport to Bimini Route
Westernair launched twice-weekly flights between Freeport and Bimini, supporting a state program to upgrade 19 Family Island airports.
Aug 4, 20264 min
Airlines
Flamingo Air Grounded After Fatal Cessna 402 Crash
A fatal Bahamas plane crash 2026 involving a Flamingo Air Cessna 402 killed 10 people, leading to the immediate suspension of the carrier's operations.
Jul 11, 20264 min
Safety
Bahamas Signs ICAO Deal to Boost Aviation Oversight
The Bahamas signed an agreement with ICAO to enhance safety oversight and regulatory capacity, following the May 2026 CALAF/4 forum in Nassau.
Jun 2, 20263 min
Regulatory
Kingsley Smith Denies Role in Crashed Bahamas Drug Flight
PLP MP Kingsley Smith faces scrutiny over a crashed charter flight linked to the DEA-arrested smuggler Jonathan Gardiner and pilot Ian Nixon.
May 21, 20264 min
Safety
HP-1859 Crashes, All 10 Rescued Off Florida Coast
A Beechcraft 300 King Air crashed off the Florida coast; all 10 occupants were rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard in a coordinated international operation.
May 12, 20264 min
Safety
New Cat Island Airport Opens with Makers Air Florida Service
The Bahamas has opened the new Arthur's Town airport on Cat Island, enabling the first direct international service from Florida via Makers Air.
May 4, 20264 min
Airports
Bahamas Awards $986K Contract for Rum Cay Airport Terminal Construction
The Bahamas awarded a $986K contract for the Rum Cay Airport terminal as part of its Family Island Renaissance project to modernize island infrastructure.
Mar 26, 20264 min
Airports
Pineapple Air Beech 1900 Makes Belly Landing at Eleuthera Airport
A Pineapple Air Beech 1900 with 19 people aboard made a belly landing in Eleuthera, Bahamas, prompting an AAIA investigation and airport closure.
Mar 20, 20264 min
Safety