Cambridge Airport helps out with visitors to Duxford flying displays
Cambridge International Airport is poised to help out with visitors from mainland Europe and the UK who are visiting Duxford for its major air displays in 2014 (24/25 May; 12/13 July (Flying Legends); 13/14 September).
Apprentice achieves his first solo aged 17
Seventeen year old Hayden Jakes, a first year apprentice with Marshall Aerospace & Defence Group, who lives with his parents in Newmarket, achieved a life-time ambition of flying solo in an aeroplane when he was sent off for his first solo in a Cessna 172 of the Cambridge Aero Club on Wednesday this week.
Marshall Aviation Services affirms its paint capabilities
Marshall Aviation Services, part of the Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group, has been awarded a preferred supplier agreement with Isle of Wight based manufacturer, Britten-Norman to undertake exterior paint work on up to 15 of its Islander and Defender aircraft.
Cruise and stay packages now available from Cambridge
Following the launch of new flights to Verona from Cambridge International Airport, independent cruise and travel company, Ponders Travel, is offering cruise and stay packages sailing from Venice to ports of call on the Adriatic and the Mediterranean.
Verona flights launched from Cambridge
New scheduled flights to Verona from Cambridge start in May, with Lake Garda and Mediterranean cruise packages available.
An early morning first for Lauri at Cambridge Aero Club
Finnish born Lauri Bora, who works as an Engineer with ARM in Cambridge, was the first Cambridge Aero Club customer to take advantage of the Aero Club’s extended opening hours, which enable Aero Club members to take a flying lesson on their way to work in the morning!
Demand soars for Jersey holidays from Cambridge
Summer packages with CI Travel Group now on sale
Marshall provides French Defence Force with further CT Scanners
The Service de Santé Armée (SSA), the French Defence Health Service, is to receive three more ruggedized, deployable CT Scanners.
Airline suspends Cambridge flights to Amsterdam and Geneva
Following the recent major investment in Darwin Airline by Etihad Airways, the newly renamed airline - Etihad Regional - has been reviewing its current network of routes across Europe. As a result of this review, Etihad Regional will be temporarily suspending services between Amsterdam, Geneva and Cambridge from 30 March 2014.
Marshall ADG delivers 200th production auxiliary fuel tank
Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group (Marshall ADG) has delivered its 200th production auxiliary fuel tank in support of Boeing’s P-8 program. Additionally, Marshall attained a GOLD rating for delivery performance under the Boeing Enterprise Supplier Tool (BEST) rating system.
Key industry anniversaries to be embraced at BGAD Cambridge
The UK’s 10th Business and General Aviation Day (BGAD) will once again be hosted by Cambridge International Airport on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 in association with European Business Air News - which marks a significant (25th) anniversary this year.
Marshall ADG wins contracts to support Norwegian and Danish aircraft fleets
The Norwegian Defence Logistics Organisation (NDLO) and the Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO) have each awarded Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group (Marshall ADG) a contract for the inspection and maintenance of C-130J aircraft of the Royal Norwegian Air Force and the Royal Danish Air Force.
Competition winner gets to see Marshall's Christmas tree
Each year Marshall of Cambridge invites children from Teversham Church of England Primary School to come to the company to help switch on the Christmas tree lights. In association with this, the company runs a competition for the best Christmas picture and the winner is invited to switch on the Christmas tree lights.
Darwin Airline offers New Year’s discount on flights to Amsterdam
Want to start 2014 in style? Darwin Airline has just launched a special fare of £109 on return flights to Amsterdam departing from Cambridge International Airport – a saving of £60 from the £169 return flight lead-in price.
Do not mess around with your flying instructor!
Commercial Pilot and Flying Instructor with the Cambridge Aero Club, Mike Skakles, recently became the British Army, Under 66 kilogram Judo Champion.
Darwin Airline offers discount on ski season flights to Geneva
Looking to make the most of the ski season? Darwin Airline has just launched a special fare of £109 on return flights to Geneva departing from Cambridge International Airport– a saving of £60 from the £169 return flight lead-in price.
Marshall employees collect a hair-raising £10,000 for Movember
Once again employees from Marshall of Cambridge have been sporting luxuriant growths of hair on their faces to support the Movember Campaign and, this year, have raised £10,000, bringing the total raised over the past four years by employees within the Group of Companies to over £33,500.
Cambridge International Airport confirms Jersey flights for third year
Cambridge International Airport has confirmed that its weekly summer Saturday flights to Jersey will return for a third year from May 2014. Following its continued success this summer, independent tour operator C.I. Travel will be working with the airport to once again offer Jersey holidays from May to September 2014, with week-long packages starting from £367 per person.
Public invited to view and vote for house designs on Wing
Since 20th September, Marshall has been running a competition intended to encourage architects who understand Cambridge to play a part in designing the houses on its exciting Wing development, on Marshall owned land north of Newmarket Road.
Darwin Airline offers £60 discount on winter flights
Fancy a Christmas shopping break in Milan or a romantic Valentine’s Day weekend in Paris? Darwin Airline has just announced it will be offering a special fare of £109 on return flights to Paris and Milan departing from Cambridge International Airport, from now until 27 March 2014 – a saving of £60 from the £169 return flight lead-in price.
Cambridge Airport welcomes Etihad Regional
Cambridge Airport will play a key role in Etihad Airways’ brand new regional operation, after the UAE national carrier acquired a 33.3% stake in Swiss carrier Darwin Airline which operates four routes from Cambridge, it was announced this week.
Cambridge welcomes connections to the USA
Passengers from Cambridge International Airport will now be able to fly to the USA, via Paris Charles de Gaulle or Amsterdam Schiphol, with fares starting from just £320 return. The new flights are the result of a newly signed agreement between Cambridge carrier Darwin Airline and Air France.
Top award for a golden oldie
Terry Holloway, Group Support Executive for Marshall of Cambridge, has been presented with a Gold Kestrel lapel badge by the Royal Aeronautical Society in recognition of his membership of the Society for 50 years.
Cambridge International Airport welcomes business aviation operator Blu Halkin
Cambridge International Airport welcomes new business aviation charter operator Blu Halkin Limited to the growing East of England hub this month. Blu Halkin became the airport’s fifth UK AOC based operator when it celebrated its maiden flight from Cambridge to Milan with its Citation CJ3 (G-PAOL) at the end of August.
Marshall launches architectural competition for Wing development
Marshall of Cambridge is launching an architectural competition for the Wing development, named ‘DraWing’, which will be geared towards architects with a Cambridge connection. The Company is asking those who understand the essence of Cambridge to provide ideas for the design of a single dwelling from a choice of six house types – focusing on Cambridge’s character and detail in relation to Wing’s…