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Guernsey Airport is set to work with all of the island’s emergency services to test and simulate how the island deals with a mock emergency incident involving a commercial passenger aircraft this weekend. The emergency exercise called ‘Operation Raven’ will see the Airport Fire and Rescue Service, Guernsey Airport staff, St John Ambulance Guernsey and staff from the Princess Elizabeth…

Aurigny is delighted to announce the launch of its Summer 2020 schedule for Guernsey to Southampton and Guernsey to Jersey, following the successful launch of the routes in May 2019. The summer schedule will be run using its fleet of brand-new ATR 72-600’s meaning that it will be our biggest EVER programme to both destinations with over 100,000 seats available. These new aircraft will be fitted…

Guernsey-based airlines Aurigny and Blue Islands are offering assitance to its passengers who have been caught up with Thomas Cook airlines and holidays ceasing trading. Aurigny Chief Executive, Mark Darby said: “We know that some Aurigny customers will have flights and holidays booked with Thomas Cook, which will now need to be re-arranged and as Guernsey’s community airline we’d…

As recipients of flights from Blue Islands’ #mybi Flight Fund which launched in January 2019, thirteen young people from Guernsey recently flew on Blue Islands’ service to Liverpool for the Youth Commission’s ‘Get Away’ project. Charlie Cox, CEO Youth Commission said, “We are delighted by the continued support of Blue Islands to the Youth Commission through the #mybi Flight Fund…

Flybe, Europe’s leading regional airline, will continue to operate its successful direct daily flight between Guernsey and London Heathrow airports during the 2019/2020 Winter season. The service provides Guernsey with a connection to London’s largest airport and to the numerous onward global links available via the UK's busiest international hub. Operated by 78-seat Bombardier Q400…

Guernsey Airport is again apologising to departing passengers who have experienced poor service in recent weeks, and has taken steps to ensure the issues are addressed. Head of Aviation Services at Guernsey Airport Ash Nicholas said:  “We are making every effort to address the recent situation, and once all the new scanning equipment is in place we are confident travellers will see a…

Are you a self-motivated and diligent person who is keen to develop while working in a team-focussed environment? Alderney Airport is looking for an Airport firefighter/groundsperson to provide fire cover, rescue services and first aid, in accordance with CAA and ICAO guidance and regulations. You will also assist in carrying out a range of other operational and specialist duties within the…

Guernsey Airport is looking to appoint a third party service provider to handle all passengers who require assistance with their journey through the Airport. Passengers who need extra support are currently handled by the ground handling agents, but the use of a dedicated team to provide this assistance is more typical in the UK and is now seeking to be adopted at Guernsey Airport. The successful…

A spokesman for Alderney Airport said: “Alderney Airport’s main asphalt runway was closed for a short time on the 2nd August 2019, due to a light aircraft that suffered a tyre failure prior to take off at 14:59 local time. The closure was necessary to get the aircraft back to the apron safely. The other two grass runways remained open throughout the incident. There were no injuries to…

Guernsey Airport has successfully achieved certification of its Air Navigation Services and Air Traffic Controller Training Organisation issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), and the first organisation to complete the certification process in under a year.   Guernsey Airport is only the second entity outside the European Union to achieve this EASA certification…