“In life, there will be highs and lows. The secret is to stay balanced through it all.” Jess Gartner’s wise counsel is so applicable, especially in the highly complex and very unpredictable aviation business.
2018 has been a year of development, expansion and growth at the Philip Goldson International Airport. We celebrated a little and learnt a lot.
Our Staff and partners take deep personal pride in managing these facilities, providing services and options that are friendly, competitive and safe.
We are proud and appreciative to have some of the most recognizable international carriers fly to and from Belize’s P.G.I.A.
On Saturday, 17th November 2018, with the support of the Belize Tourism Board, Mexico’s global airline, AeroMexico, commenced bi-weekly, non-stop services from Mexico City, Mexico to Belize. It is especially gratifying to launch direct flights between two neighbors who respect each other’s sovereignty as well as each other’s acknowledged regional and global interdependence.
Three days before Christmas, on 22nd December 2018, we will extend our warmest welcome to yet another carrier, Sun Country Airlines, a US-based low-cost carrier operating from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, offering weekly, non-stop services to Belize.
In 2019, our focus remains on passenger and customer experience, capacity and cooperation with our stakeholders, as together we excite curiosities, ignite passions and build memories. Along with the Aviation Development Committee, we eagerly anticipate accommodating and welcoming additional carriers to one of the world’s leading destinations.
We all accept that these are exciting times in our world. Embracing these huge opportunities decisively and smartly requires our adherence to Albert Pike’s refreshing insight: “That which causes us trial shall yield us triumph and that which makes our hearts ache shall fill us with gladness. The only true happiness is to learn, to advance and to improve, which could not happen unless we had commenced with error, ignorance and imperfections. We must pass through the darkness to reach the light.”
On behalf of the Belize Airport Concession Company Limited, may you, your Families and colleagues share a wonderful, magical and safe Holiday Season and many successful years ahead.
With friendship Jorge L. Espat BACC
Material being delivered for the construction of a Western Runway Safety Area (RESA).
Airport employees participating in AA’s Cancer Awareness Walk on Wednesday, 17th October, 2018.
A new 20-ton Carrier a/c unit being lifted into place on top of the Airport Terminal Building.
Simulating an aircraft parking at a Safety Expo in Terminal #2 at the P.G.I.A.
One of the many Expo’s displays emphasizing and promoting the importance of safety at the P.G.I.A.
E. Evans, E. Hoare, K. Moore and D. Castillo receiving certificates in El Salvador from Singapore Aviation Institute.
New stanchions being installed inside the Immigration Hall in the presence of Immigration Commander Gordon Wade.
Instructor Jose D. Camacho conducting aircraft ground-handling training for Aero Dispatch Services’ employees.
Immigration and Nationality Services Director, Diane Locke, meeting with airline representatives on A.P.I.S.
Annual cleaning of drains in progress as part of airport preparations for the hurricane season.
Visiting TSA Inspectors with B.D.C.A. and B.A.C.C. officials.
B.A.C.C.’s Janitorial Staff who assume custodial responsibility for the upkeep of the ATB.
U.S. Embassy-sponsored training in detection of fraudulent documentation for airport employees.
Duty Manager, Keagan Moore, overseeing soil investigation for new Eastern study by PES Ltd.
Security Specialist, Louis Escobar, conducting aviation training at the Police Academy in Belmopan City.
B.W.S.L. personnel working on new water line on the airport access road.
New accordion hurricane shutters being installed on the ATB.
Visit to Belize by Her Excellency, Tsai Ing-Wes, President of the Republic of China on Taiwan.
New bleachers recently constructed at the Ladyville Football Field as part of B.A.C.C.’s many outreach.
Sub-Fire Officer, Steven Staine, conducting routine training for Fire Officers under his command.
A new canopy at Post 3 security checkpoint under construction.
Immigration Officer’s receiving training on CARICOM Protocol.
Fire Officer, Robert Dawson, assisting with the installation of a new regulator for the airfield lighting system.
Mexican contractor URBA conducting friction testing of runway surface prior to rubber removal.
Personnel from Mexican contractor URBA conducting rubber removal on the runway surface during the night.
Delta’s Theresa Debosky conducting an Emergency Table Top Exercise for employees and other airport officials.
A B727-200 used in transporting the Mexican Federal Police Orchestra for Belize’s 37th Independence anniversary.
Dr. Kiran Vanjani of SAI-Info Tech conducting one of several customer service training for B.A.C.C.’s employees.
One of the many displays at the Safety Expo with AA’s Edna Riverol and Loraine Colon.
Contractor completing expansion and refurbishment of Atlantic Bank Branch in Terminal 2.
Insurance executive, Mr.s Chandra Herrera, making a presentation to B.A.C.C.’s employees.
Director of AeroMexico, Mr. Loren Aandahl, at the inaugural ceremonies on Saturday, 17th November 2018.
Passengers deplaning AeroMexico’s inaugural flight from Mexico City, Mexico.
Garifuna drummers performing on the airside for arriving passengers.
