Bahamasair took possession of the first of five brand new aircraft, November 27, 2015. The ATR 72-600, a 70 seater was received by Chairman of Bahamasair Valentine Grimes. He was accompanied by Captain Augustine Roberts, Director of Flight Operations and Prince Storr, Senior Manager for Maintenance & Engineering.

The aircraft will be flown to the Bahamas by Captain Shannon Galanis, accompanied by First Officer Cameron Pratt in addition to an ATR Training Pilot. They are scheduled to arrive in Nassau on Tuesday December 1, 2015 at 12:55pm, where the aircraft will be commissioned for service.

It is anticipated that the aircraft will be cleared for its inaugural flight service on December 10. The acquisition of the new ATR 72-600 will provide Bahamasair more lift capacity for our robust Marsh Harbour/Palm Beach and Freeport/Fort Lauderdale routes, as well as provide much needed support for our other high density international and domestic routes.

Pictured from left:  Prince Storr, Sr. Manager Maintenance & Engineering; Captain Gail Saunders; Captain Augustine Roberts, Director of Flight Operations; Valentine Grimes, Chairman of The Board of Bahamasair; Captain Frances Smith; Captain Shannon Galanis; and First Officer Cameron Pratt.

Bahamasair Chairman Valentine Grimes (left) accepts the keys for a new ATR 72-600, marking the delivery of five planes ordered on a $100 million contract. Pactrick de Castelbajac, ATR chief executive (right) right over the keys. (Source: Nassau Guardian | Photo: ATR)