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LOM sponsors revamped executive jet facility

Executive class: LOM Group president Scott Lines, Tourisim and Business Development Minister Patrice Minors and Bermuda Aviation Services chairman Michael Darling at the official launch of the LOM Executive Jet Facility

The LOM Group has officially unveiled its new executive jet facility at LF Wade Bermuda International Airport.The management of LOM, Bermuda Aviation Services Ltd (BAS), its subsidiary Aircraft Services Bermuda Ltd (ASB), the Department of Airport Operations and Tourism and Business Development Minister Patrice Minors marked the launch of the newly-refurbished facility with a reception held on site yesterday.LOM’s sponsorship of the facility, which is housed in a small Bermuda cottage style building across the tarmac from the commercial airline centre, included the refurbishment of the arrival and departure lounges at the private jet facility.Among the upgrades are new furnishing, flooring, computer, printer and a cedar encased gold coin display.Bermuda Real Estate Consultants, Graphix Signs, Big Savings Zone, Pembroke Tile, Casual Living, ASVI and MTN Carpentry all worked on the project.The Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art will be providing local art on a rotating basis for display in both the arrival and departure lounges.Prints of Ogden Pleissner and Winslow Homer from the Masterworks Collection and the work of local photographer Pierangelo Lanfranchi are currently on display. Renowned sculptor Desmond Fountain has also contributed a sculpture to the project.Michael Greaves, sales manager at LOM said: “We wanted to enhance the welcome and departure experience of both locals going abroad as well as leisure and business travellers that bring business to Bermuda.”BAS chairman Michael Darling said: “We are pleased to partner with LOM on this worthwhile initiative which we have no doubt will enhance the travelling experience of our patrons.”The LOM Executive Jet Facility services passengers on the more than 2,000 private jets that visit Bermuda each year. The facility remains owned and operated by BAS and its ASB.