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Guernsey Ports has appointed current Chief Operating Officer Ross Coppolo as its new Managing Director. Mr Coppolo first joined Guernsey Ports in 2010 as a Safety Manager, before becoming Head of Safety and Compliance in May 2018 and being promoted to Chief Operating Officer in March 2020. Prior to his appointment as Chief Operating Officer, Mr Coppolo also acted as an advisor to a number of…

Guernsey Ports is welcoming expressions of interest from any individuals or businesses who would be able to operate a food and beverage service in the ‘Spotters Car Park’. Ideally, this would suit a stand-alone unit, such as a trailer or food van. Guernsey Ports is also open to alternative proposals for the car park, which offers views across the airport. Guernsey Ports commercial development…

A new retail outlet specialising in local produce has opened at Guernsey Airport. Guernsey Ports has signed an 18-month lease with the Guernsey Hamper Company for the vacant landside retail outlet. It follows a successful call for expressions of interest in the retail premises. Guernsey Ports commercial development project manager David Buddery said: “When we invited expressions of interest in…

11:30am Friday 19th July We can confirm that the global Microsoft outage is not currently affecting any of the airport's essential IT-based systems.We are aware that some destination airports for outbound travellers are experiencing disruption with their systems, so please contact your airline directly for any impact on flight schedules.Please also be aware also that some of our retailers are…

Guernsey Ports is recruiting for a new Managing Director to drive the business forward when current MD Colin Le Ray retires later this year. Mr Le Ray will retire having accumulated more than 40 years’ experience with the States of Guernsey. In a public service career spanning four decades, he has held several senior roles, culminating in his appointment as Managing Director of Guernsey Ports…

Expressions of interest are being sought for a new retail opportunity at Guernsey Airport this summer.    Guernsey Ports is opening up the landside store previously occupied by WHSmith on a four-month lease over the summer months. Guernsey Ports commercial development project manager David Buddery said: “This is an exciting opportunity for local businesses and entrepreneurs in a prime…

Guernsey Airport recently marked the 20th anniversary of the new terminal building, with a lookback through our photo archives showing how much the airport has changed over the years. Around 16 million passengers have passed through the airport terminal building since it was opened on 19 April 2024. The development began in 1999, when the then Board of Administration invited a shortlist of…

Guernsey Ports has made improvements to the Guernsey Airport Terminal Building to increase accessibility for passengers with visual impairments. The recent changes are part of a suite of adjustments to landside and airside facilities, with the aim of continually improving the passenger experience for people with reduced mobility, visual impairment and those passengers requiring additional…

Susanna is a ground breaker in her field, being one of the first female chartered members of the Institution of Civil Engineers in Guernsey. She recently joined Guernsey Ports as a Client Programme Manager for major projects.  Susanna completed her Master’s Degree in civil engineering at the University of Surrey and has since worked on a wide range of projects locally involving important…

Aurigny staff have recently completed training about supporting passengers with non-visible disabilities, chronic illnesses or conditions by becoming a member of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower scheme. Airport users can wear a Sunflower lanyard to signify they may need extra assistance or more time to complete certain tasks. The Sunflower informs trained staff that reasonable adjustments may be…