Tag: Mount Pleasant Complex

Friday, July 14th 2023 - 10:16 UTC
Falklands, MPC in routine training exercise next week

From 16 July until 23 July 2023, Mount Pleasant Complex, MPC, personnel will be conducting a series of routine training exercise activities around the Falkland Islands. Key dates to be aware of:
Saturday, July 8th 2023 - 14:38 UTC
New Sikorsky Bristow helicopter unloaded at Falklands' MPA

Bristow Group responsible for Search and Rescue, SAR, and aircraft support solutions at Mount Pleasant Complex, in the Falkland Islands moved a new helicopter frame by road from Mare Harbour to Heli-Ops on Friday 6 July.
Monday, April 24th 2023 - 18:42 UTC
Mount Pleasant Complex runway in Falkland Islands undergoes successful refurbishment

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has completed a project worth almost £7 million to extend the lifespan of the runways and taxiways at the Mount Pleasant Complex airfield in the Falkland Islands. The project was awarded to Mitie in June 2022, and was undertaken by sub-contractor Gatwick Construction, with work commencing at the end of January.
Monday, April 10th 2023 - 12:59 UTC
The defense of the Falkland Islands with the Quick Reaction Alert Typhoons

During the Easter holiday period, the RAF detachment in the Falkland Islands continued to deliver air operations in the South Atlantic. One element of the air operations is a Quick Reaction Alert response carried out by the Typhoons of 1435 Flight.
Wednesday, January 25th 2023 - 09:05 UTC
Operation Austral Endurance delivers fuel drums by parachute from Falklands' MPC to BAS in Antarctica

A Royal Air Force A400M Atlas aircraft has delivered vital fuel supplies to the British Antarctic Survey after taking off from the Falkland Islands Mount Pleasant Complex. The RAF said the range of the Atlas was extended by air-to-air refueling from a Royal Air Force Voyager, as part of Operation Austral Endurance..
Monday, May 30th 2022 - 09:09 UTC
House of Commons Speaker and Minister Milling at Goose Green Liberation ceremony

On Sunday, marking the 40th Anniversary of the Liberation of Goose Green, East Falkland, and despite a brisk wind blowing snow across the monument, a service of commemoration was held to remember those who gave their lives in the battle.
Tuesday, April 26th 2022 - 09:38 UTC
BFSAI command at Falklands commemorates Liberation of South Georgia

The British Forces South Atlantic Islands, BFSAI, stationed at Mount Pleasant Complex in the Falkland Islands, commemorated on Monday 25th April the 40th anniversary of the liberation of South Georgia.
Thursday, April 21st 2022 - 09:54 UTC
Falklands: Covid-19 community transmission confirmed at MPC, protective measures recommended

Protective measures for all Falkland Islands residents are being advised following a number following a number of cases of COVID-19 being confirmed at MPC. The Commander British Forces South Atlantic Islands implemented a number of precautionary measures at Mount Pleasant Complex (MPC), following a number of positive COVID-19 cases which were identified outside of quarantine it was announced on April 15. This action enabled BFSAI and the Falkland Islands Government to understand the situation in depth.
Monday, April 18th 2022 - 15:24 UTC
Refit Sikorsky S61N helicopter arrives at MPC in Falklands

Mount Pleasant Complex in the Falkland Islands welcomed the arrival of G-FLKI, a Sikorsky S61N helicopter, which recently arrived via the Falkland Islands Resupply Ship. G-FLKI is operated by British International Helicopters
Thursday, February 3rd 2022 - 09:53 UTC
Falklands updates international connectivity, but community's health remains the priority

The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) said on Wednesday it recognizes that many people are keen to receive an update on restoring the international connecting flights with mainland South America. Media across the world is starting to report on the relaxations of borders, removal of testing requirements, and returning to a relatively normal way of life in many countries.