Marshall teams compete for race trophy
Six teams from Marshall of Cambridge took part in the recent Chariots of Fire Race in Cambridge with each team competing for the Marshall Trophy, awarded to the fastest Company Team to complete the race.
Cambridge Airport celebrates BGAD success
UK business and general aviation day sees 10% growth
Historic plane returns to the UK after 66 years
Cambridge Airport last week welcomed a historic American bi-plane to its airfield as part of its four year ‘round the world’ trip to raise money for the Wings of Hope, a charitable foundation set up to provide education for children from developing nations.
Neapolitan Riviera holidays launch from Cambridge Airport
Cambridge Airport has announced it will be launching direct holidays to the Neapolitan Riviera in October 2013, in conjunction with independent tour operator Newmarket Holidays. The holidays have been introduced for next year due to popular demand, following the success of the operator’s sell-out packages from Cambridge Airport to the Italian Lakes this year.
Rare achievement by Cambridge pilots
Cambridge is a seat of learning not only in education but also in aviation. It has been since the 1930s, when Tiger Moths first operated at Cambridge and future Spitfire, Hurricane and Lancaster pilots were trained. The Cambridge Flying Group (CFG) is still going strong.
Cambridge Airport welcomes business and general aviation leaders to BGAD12
18 September 2012 – The UK Business and Aviation Day 2012 (BGAD12) is today being held at Cambridge Airport and is already being hailed a success by organisers and delegates alike. Over 400 delegates have attended today’s event in order to network with 46 exhibitors from the aviation and motor industry, sealing its position as one of the most important events in the business aviation calendar.
Mayor takes flight at Cambridge
Councillor Sheila Stuart, Mayor of the City of Cambridge, accompanied by her husband, Bruce, and Councillor Tim Bick, the new Leader of Cambridge City Council, visited Marshall of Cambridge last week for meetings and discussions with the senior manager team, including Sir Michael Marshall, Chairman of Marshall of Cambridge (Holdings) Ltd.
East Anglian Air Ambulance to commence night operations
Cambridge Airport has announced that, from 18th September 2012, the East Anglian Air Ambulance will be capable of night flying operations to and from Cambridge Airport in order to provide a rapid response to casualties from incidents within the region.
‘Beauty with a Purpose’ meets at Cambridge Airport
Cambridge Airport has hosted the launch of the East Anglia fundraiser for the Miss England and Miss World “Beauty with a Purpose” charity.
Largest ever BGAD event comes to Cambridge Airport
Cambridge Airport is preparing to host the UK Business and Aviation Day 2012 on 18 September, which is set to be the biggest yet, with a new, larger exhibition area and more delegates than ever before. The event will also stage the launch of the East Anglian Air Ambulance’s new night-capable helicopter, the first of its kind in England and Wales.
High Sheriff of Cambridgeshire visits Marshall
The High Sheriff of Cambridgeshire, Mrs Penelope Walkinshaw, visited Marshall of Cambridge to learn about the work of the Company and the major contribution it makes to the regional economy, particularly that of Cambridge.
Airport busy with Olympics traffic
Cambridge Airport announced this morning that a total of 17 aircraft movements would take place at the airfield today – Friday 27 July – in support of the UK Olympics. A total of 211 further movements are booked for the Olympic period which ends following the Paralympic Games in August.
A rare ‘Eagle’ visits Cambridge on the eve of the Olympics
The world’s oldest in-service passenger aircraft, a 1936 de Havilland Dragon, which is owned and operated by Aer Lingus, visited Cambridge Airport on the eve of the Olympic Games.
Cambridge Airport lands a double first
This week, Cambridge Airport lands a double first with Danube Wings’ first UK scheduled services to France, and the first ever flights to the Franche-Comté region, launching tomorrow (Friday 27 July 2012).
Cambridge Airport announces significant pricing revision for business jets
Up to 90% reduction on landing fees for all FBO handled aircraft
Cambridge Airport changes opening hours
With effect from Sunday 22 July, Cambridge Airport will be remaining open on Sundays until 9.00pm instead of closing at 8.00pm.
'Crofty' comes to Cambridge for Marshall charity cricket match
Former West Indies fast bowler, Colin 'Crofty' Croft, is coming to Cambridge! Known as one of the 'Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse,' Crofty put fear into the hearts of the world’s finest batsmen in the 70s and 80s.
‘Wine allowance’ introduced on new flights from Cambridge to France
Cambridge Airport’s latest airline partner, Danube Wings, will be introducing a unique wine allowance for passengers flying from between Dole-Jura and Cambridge when the route launches this summer.
Cambridge fire-fighters achieve top awards at Gatwick Airport
Cambridge Airport is extremely pleased to announce that two of its Fire-Fighters (Matthew Lee and Colin Garrett) received awards from Gatwick Airport for achieving top student of the year for the fire-fighter courses in 2010 and 2011.
New EGG (Exploration Gravity Gradiometer) flight test facility for ARKeX
ARKeX, the provider of non-seismic geophysical imaging services, announced the opening of the Exploration Gravity Gradiometer (EGG) Flight Test Facility at Cambridge Airport, UK. One of two prototype EGGs will move to the new flight test facility to begin airborne and remote site trials.
ExecuJet launches UK’s first free travel service for pets at Cambridge Airport
ExecuJet Europe today launched a complimentary pet handling service at Cambridge Airport, enabling domestic cats and dogs to travel internationally, without quarantine and overseas vet inspection. ExecuJet and London Cambridge Airport are now approved by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) for the UK’s Pet Travel Scheme (PETS).
100-year-old takes to the skies for the first time
Most people gain their first experience of flight at a relatively young age, but for John Archer of Thurlow a first flight in an aeroplane was just an exciting way of celebrating his 100th Birthday!
Cambridge female FDs top UK firms for financial management
Sarah Moynihan, the finance director of transport and aerospace engineering company, Marshalls of Cambridge was named FD of the Future at last night’s FDs' Excellence Awards - the biggest national programme celebrating excellence in financial management, held in association with ICAEW.
Marshall marathon runners raise money for charity
Four Marshall employees took part in the recent London Marathon, raising money for the Oesophagus Charity, the Bobby Moore Charity, Help for Heroes and Ochre.
ExecuJet Europe introduces largest managed aircraft at new Cambridge base
ExecuJet Europe has just introduced the largest aircraft in its managed fleet – a VIP MD-87 – which has made its home at the company’s newest FBO, Cambridge Airport, UK. The aircraft is owned by a private customer, a new client for ExecuJet, and it is regularly flying back and forth to the Middle East.