A pioneering demonstration showcasing how hydrogen can support the decarbonisation of airport ground operations has taken place at Exeter Airport – marking an important step towards achieving the first ‘zero-carbon turn’ of a commercial aircraft. In a first of its kind for the UK, the trial, delivered by a partnership of Exeter Airport, TUI, Cranfield […]
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Regional and City Airports appoints Commercial Director
Regional and City Airports (RCA), a leading operator of regional airports in the UK including Bournemouth Airport, Exeter Airport and Norwich Airport, has appointed Steve Lilley to the new role of Commercial Director. Steve has over 25 years of experience in the aviation industry, with a strong background in network planning, airline relations, commercial strategy, […]
Exeter Airport opens door to the world with launch of daily KLM flights to Amsterdam
Exeter Airport has opened the door to the world with the official launch of new daily flights to Amsterdam with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. The start of the route means travellers from the South West now have a direct link to Amsterdam with onward connections to over 160 destinations worldwide, and access to hundreds more […]
Anticipating KLM’s new service from Exeter: Top 10 visiting countries & destinations
Anticipating KLM’s new service from Exeter: Top 10 visiting countries & destinations With just under two months to go until the launch of KLM’s new daily service from Exeter Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol on 30th March, the global airline says forward bookings are proving hugely encouraging. The eagerly anticipated route is set to enhance connectivity […]
Exeter Airport selected by UK Civil Aviation Authority for next stage of Hydrogen Challenge
The UK Civil Aviation Authority has today (Feb 3) confirmed that Exeter Airport has been chosen to take part in the second round of its groundbreaking Hydrogen Challenge. The Hydrogen Challenge is designed to prepare the UK’s aerospace industry for the adoption of hydrogen as a zero-carbon aviation fuel, with some of the UK’s leading […]
Exeter Airport sees continued growth in passenger numbers
Exeter Airport has reported continued steady growth with a 5% increase in passenger numbers over the summer period. From April to October, 337,993 passengers travelled through the airport, an increase of 15,740 compared to the same period last year. The summer season was marked by the successful launch of a new Ryanair route to Palma […]
BLUE ISLANDS UNVEILS BOLD NEW UNIFORM FOR CABIN CREW
BLUE ISLANDS UNVEILS BOLD NEW UNIFORM FOR CABIN CREW Stylish, comfortable, and proudly unique – Blue Islands’ new uniform redefines what it means to work with confidence Blue Islands is excited to announce the launch of a bold new uniform for its Cabin Crew, reflecting the distinctiveness of the airline and its home in the […]
Airport’s summer schedule in full swing
Exeter Airport’s summer schedule in full swing. With summer just around the corner, Exeter Airport is gearing up to welcome an influx of passengers as its sunshine schedule gets into full swing. May traditionally marks the start of the holiday season for the airport and this year is no different with a raft of summer […]
Extra TUI Airways aircraft to operate out of Exeter Airport from summer 2025
TUI, the leading global travel and leisure company, has today announced an additional aircraft will operate out of Exeter Airport in summer 2025 providing an additional 80,000 seats for the southwest region. This additional aircraft supports TUI’s commitment to offering more choice and flexibility to customers across the UK, with an unrivalled approach to flying […]
Exeter Airport Managing Director joins Exeter College Board
Exeter Airport Managing Director Stephen Wiltshire has been appointed to the Board of Governors at Exeter College. Stephen has a background in mechanical engineering and has been airport managing director for two years, and before that was operations director for 12 years. The Exeter College Board of Governors is responsible for determining the mission and […]