interCaribbean Airways unveiled a custom-painted ATR 42-500 aircraft featuring the flag of Grenada on its tail during a ceremony at Maurice Bishop International Airport on 4 August, 2024. The aircraft, registered as VQ-TGD and named “Spirit of Grenada” on its nose, symbolises interCaribbean’s gratitude for the Government of Grenada’s support. The unveiling ceremony was attended by Grenada’s Prime Minister Honourable Dickon Mitchell; Honourable Lennox J Andrews, Minister for Economic Development, Planning, Agriculture and Lands, Forestry, Marine Resources, and Cooperatives; Senator the Honourable Adrain A Thomas, Minister for Tourism, the Creative Economy, and Culture; interCaribbean’s Chairman and Founder Lyndon Gardiner; Grenada Tourism Authority Chairman Randall Dolland, and CEO Petra Roach, other dignitaries, and tourism industry professionals.
interCaribbean’s CEO Trevor Sadler, and COO Craig Chappel arrived on the aircraft, which was operated by an all-Grenadian crew including Captain Therron Charles, First Officer Andrew Hopkin, and Flight Attendant Brittney Patterson St Clair. The aircraft taxied to the terminal for the ceremony, where it was welcomed by the gathered officials. This tribute comes at a significant time for Grenada, which is recovering from the recent devastation of Hurricane Beryl, a Category 4 storm that impacted the northern part of the island, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique.
“This aircraft, “Spirit of Grenada,” symbolises our de.