PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos – March 11, 2025 – interCaribbean Airways today marked a significant milestone in its relationship with St. Kitts and Nevis through the dedication of its newest custom-painted ATR 42-500 (VQ-TKN) aircraft at Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport. The aircraft, featuring the St. Kitts and Nevis flag on its tail and bearing the name “Spirit of St. Kitts and Nevis” on its nose, was unveiled during a ceremony that took place just one week after the airline celebrated its 33rd anniversary.
The dedication ceremony was attended by the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, the entire Government Cabinet of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Marsha Henderson, Minister of Tourism, International Transport, and Urban Development, the Honourable Otis Morris, Minister of Public Safety and Utilities, Telecommunications Commission, Civil Aviation Authority of Turks and Caicos Islands, and leadership from the St. Kitts Tourism Authority, alongside interCaribbean Airways’ CEO Trevor Sadler. The aircraft received a traditional water cannon salute upon arrival, followed by a celebration featuring local cultural performances.
“This beautiful aircraft, ‘Spirit of St. Kitts and Nevis,’ flies as a living ambassador for this extraordinary twin-island federation,” said Trevor Sadler, CEO of interCaribbean Airways. “By prominently featuring St. Kitts and Nevis on our newest ATR 42, we’re celebrating a partnership that continues to flourish and expand. As this aircraft travels throughout our network, it carries with it an invitation to discover the warmth and wonder that make these islands such a treasured Caribbean destination.”
The ceremony highlighted the partnership between interCaribbean Airways and St. Kitts and Nevis, showcasing the airline’s commitment to enhancing connectivity throughout the Caribbean region. The aircraft, “Spirit of St. Kitts” will serve routes within interCaribbean’s extensive network, promoting the beauty and charm of St. Kitts and Nevis throughout the region.
“This Spirit of St Kitts and Nevis airplane has brought tremendous pride, it’s a moment I’ll never forget. Seeing this plane landing with the flag of St. Kitts and Nevis on its tail is a great moment of deep pride and appreciation for my country,” said Dr. Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis.
About interCaribbean Airways
interCaribbean Airways, a privately-owned and operated airline, is headquartered in the Turks and Caicos Islands. The UK-flagged airline operates 50-seat Embraer ERJ145 Regional Jets, 70 seat Bombardier CRJ700, and a fleet of turboprops, comprising 68-seat ATR72, 48-seat ATR42s, 30-seat EMB120s, and 19-seat Twin Otters. With a network spanning Georgetown, Guyana, in the south, Barbados to the east, Havana, Cuba, to the west, and Nassau, Bahamas, to the north, interCaribbean connects twenty-eight cities across seventeen countries in the Caribbean.
