AIA 1st Anniversary — February 14, 2018

Argyle International Airport — first anniversary

The Argyle International Airport (AIA) celebrates one year of operations on 14 February 2018. To mark this first anniversary, a group of aviation enthusiasts based in London and San Francisco — with family ties to St. Vincent and the Grenadines — has funded what appears to be one of the most spectacular LED chandeliers in the region. Dubbed “Vinci Love”, the chandelier serves as an anniversary gift to AIA.

The sponsors commissioned CALM5, of Trinidad and Tobago, for the design and technical drawings. CALM5 is established as a light designer and manufacturer of large, custom-made LED chandeliers, fixtures and bulbs under the brand “Superior LED”. Carlos Leon Manickchand and Ian Brown of CALM5 / Superior LED, representing the sponsors, will arrive in St. Vincent on Friday 9 February to begin assembling the AIA “Vinci Love” chandelier, in collaboration with AIA's electrical engineering team.

The chandelier will be erected in Departure Check-in and officially switched on, on Valentine's Day, Wednesday 14 February, at 2:00 PM. As part of the activities marking AIA's first anniversary, passengers arriving and departing on 14 February will be presented with tokens of appreciation sponsored by the business community. The public is also invited to visit the AIA Interpretation Centre for guided tours depicting the journey to completion of the Argyle International Airport.