The Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) has reached a milestone in Bermuda's aviation history with the news that number of aircraft listed on the Bermuda Registered Aircraft reaching 300.

The DCA recorded the number on July 18 and according to Premier, Transport and Tourism Minister Dr. Ewart Brown, it translates into approximately $13 million in revenue for the Island's economy.

In 2005 and 2006 there were 198 and 258 aircraft on the register, respectively, which represents roughly a 30 percent increase year over year.

Additionally, this rate of growth is expected to continue and the end of 2007 should see the number of aircraft on the list to be around 325, Government has predicted.