Antigua and Barbuda, Caribbean Development Bank Finalize LIAT Aircraft Purchase Amid Plans for LIAT 2020 Revival

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Antigua and Barbuda, along with the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), have agreed to purchase three aircraft formerly owned by LIAT (1974) Ltd., which ceased operations due to COVID-19.

Prime Minister Gaston Browne announced the finalized deal, overcoming initial disagreements.

Negotiations focused on the aircraft’s $12.5 million market value, with the government having $4.1 million in escrow.

Two of the planes are currently not airworthy. Despite challenges, the purchase is expected to conclude soon.

Prime Minister Browne also disclosed plans for LIAT 2020, aiming to revive the airline instead of letting it collapse like other shareholder governments did.

He mentioned securing concordance from PMs of Dominica, Barbados, and St. Vincent, with Dominica’s PM already signing.

The government aims to apply for LIAT 2020’s Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) within the next few weeks, targeting operation commencement in 60 to 90 days.

This progress reflects the government’s commitment to benefitting Antigua and Barbuda’s populace.

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8 COMMENTS

  1. “Two of the planes are currently not airworthy. Despite challenges, the purchase is expected to conclude soon.”

    What?

  2. Where is Air Peace, the alleged majority share holder(70%), of this venture at during these negotiations?

    What happened to Antigua Airways?
    Is buying these aircrafts, some of which are not “airworthy,” the same as buying a #Donkey_Cart with no #JackAss to pull it, or the Cart will be powered by, #HUEman_JackAsses?

    Asking for #Auntee_Roachee and her husband #Brer_Anansi!

    Jumbee_Picknee aka Ras Smood
    De’ole Dutty Peg🦶🏿Garrat_Bastard

    Vere C. Edwards

  3. @Ras.

    Damn good questions, because I’m asking the same things myself.
    Where is Air Peace in all this, or have they backed out and Gatson Browne is keeping that a secret as well?

    This man is full of so much propaganda, that you can’t even buy into anything that’s put out there about any dealings he’s involved in.

    We need a Airline in the small island nations for sure,but not with this man negotiating anything name “Airlines”.

  4. Thought these guys were against “old engine”. Now they gone and by old plane???
    This PM and John I son must be one and the same.

  5. This guy is such as @$$hole he pushing pushing to buy old and abused planes 2 of which are not airworthy and yet not paying the staff they dishonorably released??? In another part of the world sir, you would not be breathing…

  6. Wow!!! Buying old plane🙏🙏 God come in before it’s too late. How much that money can do to our country.

  7. Not airworthy doesn’t mean the aircraft isn’t good. The 2 planes need engines and land gear in order to fly. Once provided then they will become airworthy.

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