WHO:

• The Honorable John H.W. Pinder ll, Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation, The Islands of the Bahamas
• Reginald Saunders, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism & Aviation, The Islands of the Bahamas
• Capt. Greg Rolle, Senior Director and Chief Pilot, Ministry of Tourism & Aviation, The Islands of the Bahamas
• Ahmad Williams, Regional Manager for General Aviation and Verticals Department,, Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation, The Islands of the Bahamas
• Bradley Strachan BCAA
• Gene Conrad, CEO, SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo

WHAT:

SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo and The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation will announce details of their 2023 partnership.

The partnership includes SUN ‘n FUN hosting an all-new area called The Island, presented by The Island of Bahamas. Surrounded by Seaplanes, The Island is complete with a cafe, entertainment, restrooms, showers, a storefront for personal and aircraft camping needs, grocery delivery, an Uber terminal, a new tram system hub, and more. The Island serves as a social hub where flyers will find the Pilot Welcome Center, a stage for forums and movies, and a gathering area to reconnect with old friends and make new ones while sharing aviation stories.

In addition, SUN ‘n FUN has partnered with The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation to help pilots fly to The Bahamas from April 2-5. It is an effortless experience, well within the capabilities of most certified, experimental, and even light-sport single-engine aircraft. Fifty miles off the eastern coast of Florida, lies the legendary Bimini and Berry Islands or a northern venture out, 60 miles away, takes you to pristine Grand Bahama, home to the Bahamas’ ecological wonders. More than 63 airports on over 12 distinctive islands can be found in most GPS’ databases, and overlapping VOR/DME and NDB symbols provide course guidance from the US coast and throughout the most frequently traveled routes in The Bahamas.

WHERE:

FORTS Services Media Center at SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo

Pre-registration is required. For security purposes, there is no walk-up opportunities. Visit HERE for details and to register for credentials. Parking information and the new location of the media HQ will be given in your confirmation email. Online registration will be accepted until Friday, March 24.

WHEN:

Friday, March 31, 8:45 a.m.

About The Bahamas
Explore all the islands have to offer at www.bahamas.com or on Facebook, YouTube or Instagram to see why It’s Better in The Bahamas.

About for SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo

From its humble beginnings in 1974, SUN ‘n FUN Fly-In, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit that markets and supports dozens of year-round events, including the Aerospace Expo. Proceeds from these events are the primary source of funding for The Aerospace Center for Excellence (ACE), which has emerged as a nationally recognized leader in STEM-related and aerospace education through its various learning centers, outreach programs, scholarships, and summer camps aimed at engaging, educating and accelerating the next generation of aerospace professionals. In addition to SUN ‘n FUN, ACE is the home of the Florida Air Museum, Florida’s Official Aviation Museum and Education Center, and the Lakeland Aero Club, which is the country’s largest high school flying club. For more information, visit flysnf.org. Join the conversation on Facebook (@FlySNF) and follow SUN ‘n FUN on Instagram (@FlySNF), Twitter (@SunnFunFlyIn) and on TikTok (@flysnf).

MEDIA CONTACT:
Melinda Hartline
HARTLINE Communications
melinda@hartlinecommunications.com
(813) 494-7768