Prime Minister Philip Davis Signs Bimini Airport Management Agreement
Port Royal, Bahamas; Washington, DC; Tampa, FL; and Dulles, VA - November 6, 2023…Today, Prime Minister Philip Davis signed the Management Agreement for the improvement and operation of the South Bimini International Airport with Bimini Airport Development Partners, a company jointly owned by Phoenix Infrastructure and Plenary Americas. The partnership includes Avports, an airport operations company.
The collaboration sets the stage for airfield improvement and upgrading the terminal facilities to accommodate additional international and domestic commercial flights into the airport and enhanced customer service. "We are extremely pleased to be part of this project and proud to be working in partnership with Plenary Americas and Avports as we deliver a world-class airport to the people of Bimini and the Commonwealth of the Bahamas. As world travel continues to rise beyond pandemic-era levels, now is the perfect time to deliver enhanced access for air carriers to this beautiful part of the world through an upgraded facility that this island deserves," stated Jeremy M. Ebie, Founder and CEO of Phoenix Infrastructure Group.
At a recent public meeting about the project, Dr. Kenneth Romer, the Ministry of Tourism, Investments, and Aviation's deputy director and acting director of Aviation, described the selection of Phoenix Infrastructure, Plenary Americas, and Avports as best-in-class. Additional public meetings will be scheduled in the coming months to engage the local community in the proposed developments.
Phoenix Infrastructure is a minority-owned infrastructure investor and developer with experience in airport development. Committed to advancing the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, Phoenix Infrastructure invests in projects to reflect and promote the communities they impact.
Plenary Americas is a long-term infrastructure investor, developer, and asset manager of public-private partnership projects across the US, Canada, and the Caribbean. "The first phase of this project is to design, plan, and implement critical safety and airside improvements as well as provide interim upgrades to the existing terminal facilities, all to enable additional and more reliable commercial air traffic to more destinations," stated Mike Schutt, Senior Vice President with Plenary Americas. "We are excited to work closely with members of the Bimini community and the government to help improve access, safety, and services on the island in support of continued economic, small business, and career development opportunities."
With decades of experience managing primarily regional airports, Avports brings experience in planning, designing, and operations. “We at Avports are proud to support as the O&M partner to Plenary Americas and Phoenix Infrastructure to bring best-in-class operations and improved connectivity to the Caribbean gem of Bimini,” stated Jorge Roberts, CEO of Avports
Phoenix Infrastructure Group
Founded in 2015, Phoenix Infrastructure Group is a minority-owned, M/WBE-certified firm focused on impact equity investments in critical infrastructure projects. We provide not just an attractive risk adjusted return to our investment partners, but also look to positively impact the communities in which we invest. Headquartered in Washington, DC and New York City, Phoenix actively pursues infrastructure investment opportunities across North America and the Caribbean. Phoenix has identified current, actionable opportunities in airports, roads and bridges, transportation facilities, social infrastructure (schools, courthouse, government buildings), broadband, and Infratech (including smart city, cold storage, energy storage & efficiency, and smart-metering). www.phxinfra.com
Plenary Americas
Plenary Americas is a leading specialized developer of long-term partnership projects, with a portfolio of USD$23.5 billion across the United States, Canada and the Caribbean, including 60 projects in the health, transportation, defence, justice, education, energy, and government accommodation sectors. With a focus on lifecycle performance, Plenary engages in the entire spectrum of project evolution, including financing, planning, design, construction, complementary commercial development, and asset management operations. This comprehensive approach underscores our commitment to excellence at every phase of a project. For more information, please visit www.plenaryamericas.com
Avports
Avports is an American-owned and based airport manager and operator, with over 650 employees and a 96-year track record. Founded in 1927 as the airport infrastructure operator division of Pan American World Airways, Avports has operated more than 30 airports, aviation facilities, and passenger terminals in the United States. Avports currently delivers airport operations and management services at 11 airports in the US, located in seven different states. www.avports.com
2022 Charlotte Douglas International Airport Report of Achievement
Giving back to the community is central to what Charlotte Douglas International Airport and its operator, the City of Charlotte Aviation Department, is about, and last year was no different.
Throughout 2022, while recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, we continued our efforts to have a positive impact on the Charlotte community. Of particular note, we spent the year sharing stories of how Connections Don't Just Happen at the Terminal - from creating homeownership and employment opportunities to supporting economic growth through small-business development and offering outreach programs to help residents understand the Airport better.
This whitepaper highlights the construction projects, initiatives, programs and events that validate Charlotte Douglas as a premier airport.
Download the whitepaper: 2022 Charlotte Douglas International Airport Report of Achievement.