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  Cayman Airways - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Its operations are based at Owen Roberts International Airport, Grand Cayman.
The airline operated regional services from Owen Roberts International Airport in George Town, Grand Cayman to Gerrard Smith International Airport on Cayman Brac.
The airline began international services in the early '70s with a service to Miami using a single leased Douglas DC-6.
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 Owen Roberts International Airport - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Owen Roberts International Airport (IATA: GCM, ICAO: MWCR) is located 1 mile outside George Town on the island of Grand Cayman in the Cayman Islands, British West Indies.
Though possessing only one runway, it is the main international airport for the Cayman Islands, and the main base for Cayman Airways.
A few times a year, the British Antarctic Survey flies into the airport to link up with a flight to London.
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 The Civil Aviation Authority: Air Traffic Services   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Owen Roberts International Airport (ORIA) – Located on the largest island of Grand Cayman, the Owen Roberts International Airport (ORIA) is a fully equipped commercial facility that handles over 800,000 international and domestic passenger movements annually.
Located 1.5 miles East South East of the Capital, George Town, the airport has a 7000’ paved and grooved asphalt runway, a commercial airline terminal and a separate general aviation terminal with weather briefing and flight planning facilities for private aircraft operators.
ORIA hosts a number of international air carriers that have ticket counters located on the first floor ticketing concourse, included are Cayman Airways, American Airlines, US Airways, Delta, Northwest, Continental and Air Jamaica to name a few.
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 Evansville, Indiana - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Although high school athletics are a constant source of local patronage, the University of Evansville and University of Southern Indiana regularly draw thousands of spectators to NCAA Division I and Division II sporting events.
The Evansville Regional Airport, housed in a 140,000 sq.
Evansville was laid out in 1817, and was named in honor of Robert Morgan Evans (1783-1844), one of its founders, who was an officer under then General William Henry Harrison in the War of 1812.
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 Grand Cayman Island Owen Roberts International Airport guide, Grand Cayman Island, Cayman Islands
The airport services many international destinations, as well as those in the US and the region.
Further assistance is available from airport staff and the passenger's respective airline.
The airport is located 3 km outside of Georgetown and is signposted from the town centre.
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 Issues raised over airport security
Concerns of people bypassing Immigration Officers at the Owen Roberts International Airport and boarding flights to different countries have been raised by the recent revelation that some of the alleged 1500 illegals in this country have already left, but had not properly cleared immigration on departure.
According to David Frederick, CEO Cayman Islands Airport Authority (CIAA), there is no breach in security, as no one gets on to a flight with anything that he or she should not have.
He pointed out that when the airport terminal renovation is completed over the next four years there would be two separate lines for domestic and international travellers.
www.caymannetnews.com /2005/12/992/over.shtml   (639 words)

  
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Ebanks reported that windows were blown out of the control tower and, as a result, it is not yet known whether that has affected the airport’s equipment.
According to Ebanks, “optimistic estimates” have the airport reopening to non-tourist traffic as early as tomorrow, Monday, or Tuesday.
Due to the current weather conditions and high winds, members of the NHC have been unable to get out to assess the damage, but he estimates from local reports that 25 to 50 percent of the 15,000 housing units on the island have suffered some damage.
www.stormcarib.com /reports/2004/doc00014.doc   (168 words)

  
 Flights to Grand Cayman Island, Cayman Islands Airlines   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
The main passenger airport in the Cayman Islands, "Owen Roberts International Airport", is located on the largest of the Cayman Islands, Grand Cayman.
The Cayman Islands airports are run by the Civil Aviation Authority, which oversees airport operations, and maintains and improves the airports.
Cayman Airways' aircraft are easily recognized at international airports by their distinctive and colourful Sir Turtle livery.
www.gocayman.ky /content/view/20/103   (954 words)

  
 Air Canada   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
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Washington, DC Suburbs (Dulles International Airport and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport)
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 Airport Guide - Owen Roberts International Airport, Gerard Smith Airport
Location: The airport is situated two miles (3km) east of George Town.
Facilities for the disabled are good; passengers with special needs are advised to contact their airline in advance for further information.
Car rental: Most international rental cars are available for hire at the airport.
www.wordtravels.com /Travelguide/Countries/Cayman+Islands/Airports   (271 words)

  
 CTO Statement on Impact of Ivan #7 - Caribbean Travel & Life
Owen Roberts International Airport is open for restricted flights only and Cayman Airways has cancelled all of its commercial flights through the end of the day Wednesday due to the closure of the Owen Roberts International Airport.
Cayman Brac's Gerrard Smith International Airport is open for restricted flights only.
The airport is functional with air traffic control, Customs and Immigration in place.
www.caribbeantravelmag.com /article.jsp?ID=34529&typeID=102&categoryID=69   (706 words)

  
 Grand Cayman Airport by VillasCaribe.com
Owen Roberts International Airport, Grand Cayman airport, handles most of the flights coming into the islands.
The Owen Roberts International Airport ion Grand Cayman is located near Georgetown, the capital, and just a short drive to the Seven Mile Beach area.
Unlike all of the other islands that we represent, there are no airport transfers or meet and greet services available on the island for our Grand Cayman villa rental clients.
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 Destination Cayman Islands -- Climate
Upon arrival in Grand Cayman taxis are available at Owen Roberts International Airport and offer a fixed rate per vehicle or per person to all points on the Island.
Hotels vans cannot provide courtesy arrival pickup at the airport in Grand Cayman Taxis are readily available from all resorts and from the taxi stand at the cruise ship dock in George Town.
A public bus terminal is located adjacent the Public Library on Edward St. in downtown George Town and serves as the dispatch point for buses to all districts.
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 Cayman Islands | Air & Water and Rail Travel, Airports and Travel Times
Grand Cayman (GCM) (Owen Roberts International Airport) is 2km (1 mile) east of the city.
To/from the airport: Taxis are available to the centre (travel time — 10 minutes), operating from 0600 to 2300, for a fare of about US$10.
Cayman Brac (CYB) (Gerard Smith Airport) is 8km (5 miles) from the town.
www.worldtravelguide.net /country/international_travel.ehtml?o=53&NAV_guide_class=CountryGuide&NAV_Region=53&NAV_SubRegion=   (285 words)

  
 Cayman Islands - Cay Compass News Online - Music again greets visitors
The arrivals walkway at Owen Roberts International Airport is in full swing between the hours of 11am and 3pm each day.
Records indicate that bands have played at the airport for the past nine years (1996 – present); and at the Cruise Dock for the past 14 years (1991– present).
The bands hired to perform at the airport and cruise terminals are: Mainstream – Hubert Campbell and Leonard Bodden; Riddim Posse – Mark Ebanks and John Ebanks; Musical Crew – Johnny Johnson and Irving Hernandez (currently at the airport); Wild Knights – Luis Molina and Kelvin Ebanks (currently at the dock).
www.caycompass.com /cgi-bin/CFPnews.cgi?ID=1003595   (536 words)

  
 Grand Cayman Condos Airlines
The Cayman Islands are only an approximate 70 minute direct jet flight from Miami to Owen Roberts International Airport, the main passenger airport.
There are more than 108 weekly flights into Owen Roberts International Airport, including 70 flights each week from Miami to Grand Cayman.
Island Air based at Owen Roberts International Airport, offers scheduled daily inter-island service between Grand Cayman and the Sister Islands (Cayman Brac and Little Cayman) four times each day via a 19-passenger turboprop Twin Otter, 9-passenger Navajo Chieftain and 9-passenger Islander aircraft.
www.grandcaymancondos.org /Airlines.html   (602 words)

  
 Owen Roberts International Airport - GCM - Grand Cayman Airport - Airport Guide - Cayman Islands
Cayman Islands - Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM)
The airport is situated two miles (3km) east of George Town.
Airport facilities include an outgoing duty-free shop, restaurants and bars.
www.wordtravels.com /Airports/Cayman+Islands/Grand+Cayman++Airport   (307 words)

  
 Pikes.org - Feature Story   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Ambassador W. Robert Pearson, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, has a broad background in European and security issues as well as wide management experience overseas and in Washington.
Ambassador Pearson served in the U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General's Corps from 1969 to 1973, and is a graduate of the University of Virginia Law School in 1968.
Jon Kyl was elected to the U.S. Senate from Arizona in 1994 and re-elected in 2000, after having served four terms in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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 ORLANDO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - 04/03/96 CAYMAN AIRWAYS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Cayman Airways will initially offer service three times a week from Orlando International Airport to Owen Roberts International Airport in Grand Cayman, using Boeing 737-200 aircraft.
Cayman Airways becomes the 17th international carrier to offer direct service to an international destination from Orlando International Airport.
Orlando International Airport served 22.5 million passengers in 1995, of which more than 2.4 million were international passengers.
www.orlandoairports.net /goaa/press/1996/19960403.htm   (205 words)

  
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Agents approved by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Cayman Islands for commercial flight operations.
The entire operation is located at the main passenger terminal of the Owen Roberts International Airport in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands.
Airport Ground Handling Agents for the Cayman Islands since 1960
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The unveiling took place at the fitting location of the Owen Roberts International Airport and included the hosting of refreshments compliments of aviation partner and event sponsor The Hungry Horse restaurant.
Mona Banks-Jackson for her hard work and dedication to ensuring that her last stamp issue as Post Master General was a truly remarkable one.
In his remarks during the ceremony, The Honourable Gilbert McLean, Minister for Aviation stated, "This occasion marks a milestone in our history as Wing Commander Owen Roberts landed his PBY Catalina on this very runway on November 28, 1952.
www.kellyholding.com /press/mr10.html   (278 words)

  
 Destination Cayman Islands - Annual Events - Aviation Week
Originally, the fly-in was called the "Caravan of the sky." The name was later shortened "Cayman Caravan." The organisers take care of customs expediting, fuel discounts and flight planning for participants.
The Caravan provides pilots with the opportunity to experience the thrill of international overwater flying with maximum safety and minimum hassle.
Pilots marshall in Key West the day before departing on the 330-nautical mile trip to form flight group of "four ships," departing on a carefully metered schedule.
www.destination.ky /gen/aviationweek.html   (300 words)

  
 GCM - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Global climate model (also known as a General circulation model), describes climate behavior by integrating a variety of fluid-dynamical, chemical, or even biological equations
Owen Roberts International Airport, in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands - IATA airport code
Galois/Counter Mode (GCM Mode), a mode of operation for cryptographic block ciphers
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 Airport emergency exercise tests agencies’ readiness   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
George Town, Nov 4, 2005 (GIS) - The Cayman Islands Airports Authority (CIAA) is planning its biennial airport emergency exercise for Tuesday, 8 November, and the public is advised to expect some unusual activity at and in the vicinity of the Owen Roberts International Airport.
CIAA Senior Manager of Airport Operations Kerith McCoy said assessing the Authority’s and other agencies’ emergency response procedures are vital to disaster preparedness: “Operations Rescue will test our communication procedures and the coordination of all agencies’ actions.
The full Operation Rescue will start at 9:30 am on Tuesday, 8 November, and is anticipated to be completed around noon.
www.cdera.org /cunews/news/cayman/printer_1392.php   (318 words)

  
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 Cayman Airways - Your Trip   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
The recently refurbished lounge features Internet Access – wired and wireless connections, Cable TV, Telephone Service and a full beverage service with snacks, including treats such as cheesecake and rum cake is catered to the guests.
Sir Turtle Rewards Gold and Platinum members, as well as Business Class passengers automatically receive access to the Owen Roberts’ International Airport Lounge as well as affiliated lounges at the Miami, Houston and Chicago gateway airports.
Customers who are NOT of STR Gold or Platinum Reward Status but wish to have access to the lounges, must complete a membership form and pay the fee of CI$250/US$298.
caymanairways.com /news/apr_11_05.html   (340 words)

  
 Grand Cayman CAA Hosts Expansion of ARINC’s Caribbean Coverage   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
The Grand Cayman authority recently installed ARINC’s GLOBALink/VHF technology at Owen Roberts International Airport in George Town, Grand Cayman.
The new data link system not only provides flight information services at the airport, but extends coverage out to a radius of 200 nautical miles at higher altitudes—a benefit the airlines have wanted for some time.
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Cayman Islands is committed to providing safe and reliable services throughout the Cayman Islands, and as such is constantly reviewing new and innovative ways to improve the services offered.
www.arinc.com /news/2003/05-14b-03.html   (436 words)

  
 Grand Cayman Vacation Rentals | Hotels
Britannia Villas is a 90-acre estate at the Hyatt Resort on Seven Mile Beach in Grand Cayman, approximately three miles from Georgetown Airport.
The Grand Cayman Marriott is conveniently located on famous Seven Mile Beach, approximately four miles from the airport and George Town.
The Westin Casuarina Resort and Spa is on the warm sands of the famous Seven Mile Beach, approximately five miles from the airport.
www.hotstays.com /Grand-Cayman-Cayman-Islands.html   (682 words)

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