Christmas is upon us and the New Year 
is not far ahead. In sending a message 
of good will to all the wonderful IAB 
family I am hoping that the stressful 
time which so many across the world are 
facing, will not be felt too seriously 
by any of you as 2012 progresses. 
My wife and family join with me in 
wishing you all a happy Christmas and 
bright New Year. 

I recall 1968 and that wonderful summer 
in Dublin, Nassau and Luxembourg which 
gave rise to a new experience for so 
many who flew for IAB over the years 
that followed. Together we pioneered 
something which was new to aviation in 
it’s concept and innovation; using a 
brand new Boeing 320 C aircraft 
painted in it’s beautiful Bahamian 
livery, flown by multi million miles 
air crew, this Bahamian enterprise with 
faultless super service, connected the 
newly developing Bahamas with the 
continent of Europe, bringing 
valuable exposure to both Luxembourg 
and The Bahamas and was the first 
LCC regular all jet service on the 
North Atlantic. It made a valuable 
contribution to the economies of both 
nations at no expense to them.

Now in my 90th year, I look back with 
wonderment at what you all have 
achieved in progressing the IAB family 
website which now exists through 
different “airwaves”. 
Long may it continue.