End of Island's scheduled jet service
Flybe is to mark the passing of an era on 26-Oct-08 by offering passengers the opportunity to fly on its very last BAe 146 flight when the aircraft makes its final positioning flight from Guernsey to Exeter. Not only will this be Flybe’s last 146 flight but the end of what is currently the only […]
Over 150 responses have been received during the consultation period
The Exeter Airport Draft Master Plan consultation period has closed following twelve weeks of interaction with the community, customers, stakeholders, employees and local residents. Exeter’s production of a Master Plan meets with the Government’s request for all UK airports to produce a strategy setting out how future development and expansion will be achieved. Following the […]
Exeter based airline continues to go from strength to strength
Flybe, one of Europe’s largest and most successful regional airline, has today (08/09/08) announced record financial results for the year ending 31 March 2008, with a 46% increase in turnover to £535.9 million and an underlying profit before tax of £35.4million, representing an improvement of £20m over the previous year. With global airline losses […]
August 2008 - the busiest month in 70 year history
August was a record breaking month for passengers at Exeter International Airport. Figures just released show that the airport had its busiest month in its 70 year history and 114,600 passengers either departed or arrived at the airport during the 31 days of last month. The growth in all airport passenger traffic was up by […]
Counselling to staff and passengers awaiting their flight.
The spiritual needs of both passengers and staff at Exeter International Airport are to be catered for in the future by three chaplains who will make regular visits to both landside and airside areas of the airport. The airport’s new initiative will bring The Reverend John Eyles, The Reverend Gary Birch and Pastor Ian Huxham […]
Exeter's 13 Squadron Air Training Corps' close up experience with RAF Tornado
Air cadets from Exeter’s 13 (City of Exeter) Squadron Air Training Corps have had a close up experience with an RAF Tornado at Exeter International Airport. On their two hour visit today (13 August 2008), the cadets aged between 13 and 18 from the squadron based at Wyvern Barracks in Exeter were able to see […]
Becky collects iPod prize at the newly opened technology shop...
Becky Moore has been chosen as the iPod prize winner of Exeter Airport’s new website newsletter subscriber draw. The airport used a random number generator to pick the winner of the Apple iPod prize from the 580 new airport website subscribers following the closure for entries on Monday. The draw, which was scrutinised by the […]
New logo and website for airport rebranding
The most prominent elements of the re-branding of Exeter International Airport have gone on show with the installation of new terminal signs and a new look website. Using the colour pallet from the Devon brand guidelines, the airport’s new logo reflects the vibrancy of the region and emphasises the focus on people. The seven silhouetted […]
Over å£124m of investment has been earmarked for the airport
Over £124m of investment has been earmarked for the airport Exeter Airport’s forthcoming Master Plan will set a clear plan for growth and confirm Exeter as the airport of choice for the region and the principle gateway for Devon and Cornwall. The Department for Transport requires all UK airports to explain their future strategic framework […]
Donations for 2007 charity of the year - Hospiscare
07/03/2008 – Donation for airport’s 2007 charity of the year, Hospiscare Travellers using Exeter Airport in 2007 were responsible for donating nearly £1,000 for the airport’s charity of the year, Hospiscare. Hospiscare, which is Exeter’s local hospice, offering high quality care and support to people with life-threatening illnesses, recently audited their donations from the airport […]
