ORLANDO, Fla. — BermudAir departs for the first time from the Orlando International Airport.
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On Tuesday, the new premium airline based in Bermuda launched its direct service to Orlando with its inaugural flight.
The aircraft arrived at MCO at 5:40 p.m.
A delegation from Bermuda led by Adam Scott, founder and CEO of BermudAir, met officials from MCO for a ceremony to mark the inaugural flight.
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When the aircraft landed, it was met with a water cannon salute.
BermudAir currently flies out of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
The island is a two-hour flight away from the east coast.
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The airlines will fly out of OIA three times per week -- on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.
Bermuda is a British overseas territory in the western Atlantic Ocean and is known for its lively culture, diverse culinary landscape, unique shopping and vibrant water sports.
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