27 October 2025 Loganair, the UK’s leading regional airline, is celebrating the launch of its new Exeter–Manchester route, strengthening regional connectivity and offering customers seamless access to international travel via Manchester Airport. The new service, which began yesterday [26 October], will operate frequently before transitioning to a daily schedule in March 2026. Luke Lovegrove, chief […]
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Exeter Airport operator RCA forms strategic partnership with ICG, following 12 years of growth with Rigby Group
Regional & City Airports (“RCA” or “the Company”), the operator of Exeter, Bournemouth and Norwich Airports and owner and operator of XLR Executive Jet Centres, today announced that it has entered into an agreement to partner with global alternative asset manager, ICG, after more than a decade of successful collaboration with Rigby Group. The transaction […]
UK’s first hydrogen-powered live aircraft turnaround takes place at Exeter Airport
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 […]
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 […]