Island Air (Cayman Islands)

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Island Air Cayman Islands BWI
Industry Aerospace
Founded1987
Headquarters,
Area served
Grand Cayman
Key people
Sam Andersen General Manager
Services Fixed-base Operations
OwnerRoss Aviation
Website www.islandair.ky

Island Air Cayman Islands BWI is a fixed-base operator in the Cayman Islands providing aircraft charter, air ambulance, ground handling, maintenance, meet and greet services, and aviation management services. The company is located on the grounds of Owen Roberts International Airport. It has one hangar, and one building for flight-planning, Customs and Immigration, and other activities. [1] In February 2019 Ross Aviation, which also owns Rectrix Aviation, acquired Island Air. [2]

Contents

Air ambulance

Island Air provides air ambulance services to the Cayman Islands, Central America, Jamaica, and Cuba. [1]

Charter Services

The company offers charter flights to the following locations: [3]

In the Caribbean:

In Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico:

In Central America:

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References

  1. 1 2 "Air Handling & Maintenance Services". Island Air Cayman Islands BWI.
  2. "US aviation company acquires Island Air". 2019-02-05. Retrieved 2020-06-22.
  3. "Day Trips". Island Air Cayman Islands BWI.