Tag: FIGAS

• Tuesday, September 28th 2021 - 09:06 UTC

  Falklands extends tourism recovery incentive for a second season

  

  Following the success of the initial Tourism Recovery Incentive Program – or ‘TRIP’ – which was designed to support tourism-related businesses and stimulate economic growth across the Islands during 2020/21, the Falklands Islands government announced that the scheme will run again this year.

• Thursday, July 8th 2021 - 07:09 UTC

  Falklands' government awards contract for improvement of Stanley airport terminal

  

  The Falkland Islands Government has informed that after a competitive tender, the contract for the construction of a new terminal entrance at Stanley Airport has been awarded to Falkland Building Services (FBS), a subsidiary of the Falkland Islands Company (FIC). Materials for the work should arrive in Stanley in early September 2021 and construction will then begin.

• Friday, March 19th 2021 - 09:46 UTC

  Falklands ready to receive third batch of Covid-19 vaccines

  

  The Falkland Islands Government has received confirmation that it will receive a third batch of Covid-19 vaccines and, while the exact timing is yet to be confirmed, it is anticipated that these will arrive in the week beginning 22 March.

• Wednesday, October 21st 2020 - 09:11 UTC

  A FIGAS refurbished BN-2 Islander delivered to Air Alderney

  

  Air Alderney has taken delivery of its first BN-2 Islander in the form of G-BLNI (msn 2188), according to the UK civil aircraft register. The 1987-vintage aircraft was previously operated by the Falkland Islands Government Air Service, FIGAS as VP-FBI. It remains parked at London Biggin Hill, according to Flightradar24 ADS-B data, but is already in Air Alderney's livery.

• Saturday, June 20th 2020 - 10:18 UTC

  Islanders manufacturer, Britten-Norman celebrates 55th anniversary. Backbone of Falklands air service

  

  The UK aircraft manufacturer, Britten-Norman, celebrates the 55th anniversary of the Islander’s maiden flight with a look to the future of British Aviation. The Islander is one of the world’s most successful and enduring aircraft designs.

• Friday, February 22nd 2019 - 10:40 UTC

  Islanders' manufacturer Britten Norman, expanding its new aircraft final assembly plant

  

  Omani-owned UK aircraft manufacturer Britten Norman has signed leases on two additional hangars at its Solent Airport base, on the south coast of England. Airport owner Fareham Borough Council has recently built several new hangars at the site to expand its business park.

• Wednesday, February 6th 2019 - 09:59 UTC

  Falklands approves funding for a new aircraft to meet local demand

  

  The Falkland Islands Government Air Service has received funding approval from the Executive Council and the Standing Finance Committee for a new aircraft to replace Islander VP-FBM which incurred substantial structural damage while landing at Beaver Island in June.

• Thursday, June 14th 2018 - 06:59 UTC

  Falklands commercial aircraft out of service for six months

  

  Following the landing incident on Beaver Island on Monday 11 June 2018, Falkland Islands Government Air Service has reported that the aircraft is currently secured on Beaver Island.

• Friday, May 25th 2018 - 08:30 UTC

  Falkland Islands has enjoyed one of its best tourist and visitors season

  

  The Falkland Islands has had its best season for land-based tourism for 10 years, and the second best ever, with leisure tourist arrivals increasing by 14.9% compared to the previous season.

• Friday, April 27th 2018 - 09:15 UTC

  Falklands' contracts consultant to decide on Stanley Airport’s upgrading

  

  Runway codes are determined according to runway length; Code 1 being at least 800 meters long and Code 3 , 1200 to 1799 meters in length. Ramboll’s aviation division has been involved in airport developments in a number of countries around the world, including the UK (Heathrow), Russia, Rwanda and Gibraltar.