Areas of potential cooperation between Bermuda, the US-based Federal Aviation Authority and Boeing were discussed in Washington DC during a trip by Tourism Development and Transport Minister Shaun Crockwell.

He was accompanied by Aaron Adderley, the general manager of LF Wade International Airport.

The meetings also dealt with the recently announced project, in collaboration with the aerospace company Boeing-Jeppessen, to carry out a feasibility study for Bermuda to become a certified Air Navigation Service Provider.

Mr Crockwell said: “These are very important meetings for the continued improvement of our airport.

“The goal of becoming a certified Air Navigation Service Provider will also enable Bermuda-based air traffic controllers to provide air traffic management services to aircraft arriving or departing here — a service currently provided by the FAA — and create the potential for Bermudian job opportunities in air traffic control.”