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Sunrise Airways celebrated the launch of its direct route between Cap-Haïtien and Newark Liberty International Airport, expanding travel options for passengers between northern Haiti and one of the largest Haitian communities in the United States. This photo essay captures key moments from the inaugural flight, including the ribbon-cutting ceremony, airport recognition, travelers and crew.
Sunrise Airways marked the launch of its new direct route between Cap-Haïtien and Newark Liberty International Airport with an inaugural flight and celebration attended by airline officials, airport representatives, travelers and community leaders. From a ribbon-cutting ceremony and commemorative presentations to the first passengers boarding the historic route, these photos capture a milestone that strengthens ties between northern Haiti and the New York–New Jersey Haitian Diaspora.
Sunrise Airways representative; Stéphanie Smith, Minister of Tourism of Haiti; Jimmy Jean-Louis, Haitian-American actor; and Daniella Jacques, Sunrise Airways Corporate Communication & Marketing Director, alongside Marc-Alain Boucicault, founder of Banj, cut the ribbon to launch the new Okap flight at Newark Liberty International Airport on June 2, 2026. (Photo by Fredner Cayemitte | The Haitian Times)
A Sunrise Airways pilot sits in the cockpit of the aircraft prior to flying the route to Cap-Haïtien, Haiti, at Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, N.J., Tuesday, June 2, 2026. (Photo by Fredner Cayemitte/The Haitian Times)
Police officers at the Cap-Haïtien airport’s Diplomatic Room on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. (Photo by Fredner Cayemitte/The Haitian Times)
Actor Jimmy Jean-Louis arrives on the tarmac at Cap-Haïtien International Airport on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. (Photo by Fredner Cayemitte/The Haitian Times)
Sunrise Airways planes sit on the tarmac at Cap-Haïtien International Airport on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. (Photo by Fredner Cayemitte/The Haitian Times)
A Sunrise Airways official presents an award to a Terminal B official to mark the launch of the airline’s new direct route to Cap-Haïtien, Haiti, at Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, N.J., Tuesday, June 2, 2026. The presentation followed the inaugural flight connecting the tri-state area’s Haitian diaspora to the historic northern city. (Photo by Fredner Cayemitte/The Haitian Times)
A selection of food is displayed for guests during the inaugural flight reception at Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, N.J., on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. (Photo by Fredner Cayemitte/The Haitian Times)
Juvanie Piquant Chief of Staff for Rita Joseph Chief of Staff for New York City Council Member Rita Joseph on the tarmac at Cap-Haïtien International Airport on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. (Photo by Fredner Cayemitte/The Haitian Times)
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