“Destination...Bahamas” - June 4th

Saint Augustine, Florida / April 4, 2011: Northeast Florida Regional Airport has announced that it will host “Destination...Bahamas” on June 4, 2011 from 10AM – 2PM. This is a regional event, free to the public, which will highlight ease of travel to and from the Islands of the Bahamas.

The event will attract not only the general aviation community but also many residents from the surrounding Northeast Florida area. General aviation pilots will have the opportunity to “Fly-in” and be hosted by Galaxy Aviation. Special fuel prices and hotel rates have been secured for this event.

A 12,000 square foot “state-of-the-art” airline terminal will be transformed into a Bahamian island paradise. With the help of the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, the Northeast Florida Regional Airport anticipates hosting exhibitors that will promote all the wonderful things offered in the Islands. Air charter companies will also be on hand showcasing their aircraft for travel to and from the Bahamas. Traditional Bahamian food will be offered for lunch and a live performance by a Bahamas Junkanoo band will entertain the attendees.

Seminars on flight planning, customs procedures and safety for "over water flight" will be conducted by the FAA and Department of Homeland Security.

Marketing efforts for this event will target the general aviation community in Florida as well as Georgia and the Carolinas.

Visit www.flynf.com\destinationbahamas for event registration and exhibitor information.

Exhibitor entry is $350.00 and sponsorship opportunities are available.

About Northeast Florida Airport
Northeast Florida Regional Airport is located just a few miles from historic downtown Saint Augustine and serves as a focal point for the Northeast Florida region. The airport is centered in a gateway market of 4.4 million passengers within a 2-hour drive. US Customs is right on airport property in a new facility.

About Galaxy Aviation
A 24-hour, full-service FBO with locations in West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Stuart, Orlando, and Saint Augustine, Florida. Galaxy Aviation can help coordinate Bahamas travel with “over flight” permits, eAPIS manifest, life rafts, supplies along with flight planning. Contact Galaxy Aviation directly at 904-824-1995 or internationalflight@galaxyaviation.com.

For more information about this event, how to become an exhibitor or sponsor please contact Elliot Mintzer at 904.333.8949 or emintzer@iflymysky.com

Your boarding pass is waiting!
June 4, 2011 from 10am - 2pm

Please join us for this free event being held at the Northeast Florida Regional Airport (KSGJ) located in Saint Augustine, Florida. This is for pilots and community residents who want to learn more about flying to the Bahamas and what to do when you get there. Charter companies, hotels, resorts and other Bahamian businesses will be on hand to show you just how easy it is to get to the Bahamas from Saint Augustine.

There will be information on the procedural aspects of your trip as well as places to see and things to do once you are in the islands.

If you have ever dreamed of flying to the islands, then this event will help give you the knowledge and the confidence to make your dreams a reality.

Visit with:
•Representatives from the Bahamas
•Hotels and resorts
•Charter aircraft operators
Attend Seminars:
•Over Water Flying Operations
•Official FAA Safety Class
•U.S. Customs and Border Patrol
•eApis Briefing
•LIVE Life-Raft Demonstration


Please make plans to attend Caribbean Calypso Night 7PM to 11PM to support Caring Hands and Caring Community. Click here for more details.