FlairJet and Marshall Executive Aviation draw on each other’s strengths
FlairJet, the London Oxford Airport-based business jet charter company, has been quick to reap the benefits of having a dual UK base, following its acquisition by Cambridge-based Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group in March.
Marshall wins Queen’s Award for Enterprise 2013 in innovation
Deployable CT Scanners in service with three international Armed Forces including the UK have led to Land Systems, part of Cambridge based Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group, being awarded the Queen’s Award for Enterprise 2013 in the Innovation category, the company announces today.
Marshall of Cambridge visited by HRH The Duke of Kent
His Royal Highness, Prince Michael of Kent GCVO, paid a private visit to Marshall of Cambridge on Wednesday 10 April to be updated on the work of the Group of Companies.
Marshall hosts 'The Great Bake-Off' for Red Nose Day
Marshall of Cambridge entered, once again, wholeheartedly into Comic Relief and at Head Office all of the staff energetically rolled up their sleeves in a baking competition, to bake cakes, which were then subsequently sold in aid of Comic Relief. In total £325 was raised for Comic Relief as a result of some very delicious cakes.
Marshall celebrates success of apprentices
Marshall of Cambridge is celebrating the success of its own apprentices over 93 years of continuous apprentice training, at an event being held during National Apprentice Week.
Steve Jones expands role as managing director at Cambridge Airport
The Marshall Group of Companies is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Jones as the new managing director of its aviation services business unit, which now includes responsibility for Cambridge Airport and its operations.
Memorandum forges strong bond between airport and Fire Service
Partnership work between Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) and Cambridge Airport is stronger than ever following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The agreement was signed this week to renew their loyalty to one another - both in operations and training.
Cambridge Airport’s new membership scheme takes off
Cambridge Airport has launched a brand new initiative, the Cambridge Airport Flying Community (CAFC), which offers visiting pilots, student pilots and aviation enthusiasts discounted landing fees, to encourage more visitors to Cambridge Airport. The membership scheme, which is the first of its kind in the country, has proved so successful that over 550 pilots from Cambridge and the surrounding…
Marshall apprentice achieves silver at national awards
David Firth, a Marshall Aerospace Defence Group Apprentice, has just been awarded the Silver Award as the runner-up at the recent National Engineering Employers Federation Manufacturing Awards for 2012 held in London. David, who lives in Cambridge, was selected as a finalist, having won the Regional Award for the South East last November.
Discounts on summer holidays to Jersey from Cambridge Airport
Independent tour operator Jerseytravel.com is offering early bookings savings of up to £50 per person across package holidays in Jersey departing from Cambridge Airport this summer.
Cambridge Aero Maintenance receives Lycoming accolade
Cambridge Aero Maintenance, the light aircraft maintenance division of Cambridge Airport, has been awarded official ‘approved service centre’ status by the engine manufacturer, Lycoming.
New manager appointed at Cambridge Airport
Cambridge Airport is delighted to announce the appointment of David Cran as the new Airport Manager.
Public invited to discuss Marshall 'Wing' development
Marshall of Cambridge will be holding a Master Planning Workshop this evening Wednesday (January 16) for the development of its land to the north of Newmarket Road, which was recently named ‘Wing’. This will be held at Cambridge Airport.
Cambridge airport presents an alternative Christmas card
Cambridge Airport presented an alternative Christmas card this year. Instead of distributing the usual client cards, the airport chose to donate a cheque for £200 to the East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) unit which is based at the airport.
New Marshall development to be named 'Wing'
Marshall of Cambridge is developing 125 acres of land to the north of the Newmarket Road for commercial and residential use. Following an internal company competition, Marshall has announced that the new development, which could include up to 1,500 homes, a school, a commercial hub, a new petrol filling station, playing fields and open space amenity land, will have a distinctly aviation flavour…
Cambridge Air Cadets scoop prizes
A glittering array of prizes was scooped by young Cambridge boys and girls, all members of the 104 (City of Cambridge) Squadron Air Training Corps at their recent Trophy Presentation Evening, where the prizes were presented by Mrs Penelope Walkinshaw, the High Sheriff for Cambridgeshire.
Cambridge Airport is home to new flight simulator
Marshall of Cambridge is delighted to welcome Virtual Aviation, a new tenant, to Cambridge Airport, located in new purpose-built premises on the Newmarket Road. Virtual Aviation is operating its new multi-million pound Boeing 737 Next Generation Flight Simulator, being used to train airline pilots, and this is the first professional flight simulator to be based in the region.
Strong growth for Marshall in Movember!
Over 100 Marshall employees from across the Group of Companies, including Canada and the Netherlands, took part in this year’s Movember event, raising over £10,000 for this important charity, which supports men’s health and prostate cancer.
UKTI and Cambridge Airport team up on European export mission
UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) has enlisted the support of Cambridge Airport to offer an Export Insight Visit early next year, departing directly from the East of England’s flagship business city of Cambridge, to Brussels, home to NATO and the European Union.
Marshall plans major new development
Marshall of Cambridge owns 125 acres of land in Cambridge, which is not part of the Airport, between the north of Newmarket Road and High Ditch Road. The Company will shortly be submitting a planning application for commercial and residential development on this land. This could include 1,500 homes, a school, a commercial hub, a new petrol filling station, playing fields and open space amenity…
TOWIE star takes to the skies over Cambridge
Mark Wright, star of ITV’s The Only Way is Essex and I’m a Celebrity, took to the skies in Cambridge last week after winning a flying lesson at a charity auction. Accompanying him in the plane was Gemma Manchett from Burwell, who won her place on the flight after Mark auctioned off the passenger seat.
Marshall of Cambridge presents loyalty awards
Sir Michael Marshall, Chairman of Marshall of Cambridge (Holdings) Ltd has presented long service awards for loyalty to 14 employees.
Marshall employees sign up for Movember
More than 80 Marshall employees have signed up for Movember to grow moustaches to help raise funds for men’s health, which particularly includes prostate cancer. These employees are from across the Group of Companies, including some in Canada and The Netherlands.
Jersey holidays set to return to Cambridge Airport in 2013
Cambridge Airport has announced the return of direct holidays to Jersey from May 2013, in conjunction with independent tour operator CI Travel. The holidays have been introduced for next year due to popular demand, following the sell-out success of the operator’s first season of packages from Cambridge Airport to Jersey earlier this year.
Marshall Aerospace and Marshall Land Systems combine forces
Marshall Aerospace and Marshall Land Systems are to combine forces to create a single entity: Marshall Aerospace & Defence Group. This new combined company will be created on 1st January 2013 and will see the formation of Marshall Aerospace & Defence Group as an exciting new force in the aerospace and defence sector; providing customers with the services they require in the air, on the ground or…