by: Bahamas Information Services
Minister of Energy, Utilities and Aviation the Hon. JoBeth Coleby-Davis, continued her industry-wide Collaboration Sessions with Aviation Industry Stakeholders by meeting with the Members of the Bahamas Airline Operators Committee (AOC), on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
“These meetings reaffirm my Ministry’s ongoing commitment since day one to engage in meaningful collaboration with aviation industry professionals on Government Support, Human Capital Development, Standardized Operations, Enhanced Emergency Planning, Improved Passenger Experience and Enhanced Safety and Security for all air users”, said Minister Coleby-Davis.
The primary purpose of the AOC is to foster collaboration among airlines operating at Lynden Pindling International Airport. They work closely with the Bahamas Department of Aviation and serve as a collective voice to represent member carriers in discussions with government agencies such as the Airport Authority, Nassau Airport Development Company, Nassau Flight Services, Civil Aviation Authority, Bahamas Air Navigation Services Authority, and other service providers to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations.
Minister Coleby-Davis was joined by Dr. Kenneth Romer — Director of Aviation and Deputy Director General of Tourism; Elaine Foster — Chairman of AOC and member airline operators including Western Air, British Airways, American Airlines, Caribbean Airlines, Southwest Airlines, JetBlue Airlines, Bahamasair, Delta Airlines, United Airlines, Breezes Airways, Air Canada, Porter Airlines, Westjet and local Domestic Air Carriers.
In attendance at the Airport Operations Committee Meeting with Minister of Energy, Utilities and Aviation:
Shekera Sands — Nassau Flight Services Business Service Manager
Carlysle Bourne – British Airways General Manager
Dr. Anthony Hamilton — President, Bahamas Association of Air Transport Operators (BAATO) & Director of Administration Southern Air Charter
Ossie David — Senior Manager, Business Partner Development, JetBlue
Hector Camacho — JetBlue Regional Manager, Caribbean BlueCities
Anishka Crawley-Fernander — Caribbean Airlines Station Manager
Desrick Phillips — Western Air, Director of Security
Randolph Ferguson — American Airlines, Acting Country Manager, Bahamas
Jacqueline Bernard — Delta Air Lines Supervisor
India Mackey — Bahamasair Customer Service Manager
Brittni Bullard — Customer Service Manager
Plato Thompson — Executive Manager Projects, Nassau Flight Services; Public Relations Officer for AOC
Endeavour Roach — Station Manager, Southwest Airlines; Secretary, AOC
Glendina Woodside Bethel — JetBlue; Vice Chairman, AOC
Elaine Foster — Station Manager United Airlines; Chair AOC
BIS Photos/Anthon Thompson
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