Airport news


Aircraft registry to fly in the face of competition

GUERNSEY is stealing a march over its competitors looking to set up an aircraft registry.


Easyjet may buy Flybe’s Gatwick slots

EASYJET is reportedly looking into buying Flybe’s Gatwick slots.


Cargo plane hit by lorry has aileron replaced

AN AIRCRAFT which was damaged after a freight lorry crashed into its wing has been repaired.


Forest douzaine fears bitumen spill was worse than reported

A BITUMEN spill in airport contractor Lagan’s southern compound last year may have been much bigger than previously reported, according to the Forest douzaine.


Flybe’s new Embraer 175 jet to touch down on Sunday

FLYBE’S new jet will land in Guernsey for the first time on Sunday.


Snow closes the airport with around 100 flights cancelled

AROUND 2,000 passengers were affected by the closure of Guernsey Airport yesterday in arctic conditions.


Flybe is now thought to be laying off 18 of 27 staff

FLYBE is looking to be making up to 18 of its Guernsey staff redundant, it is understood.


Open perimeter gate ‘to blame for airport shutdown’

GUERNSEY’S airport came to a standstill on Monday because a perimeter security gate was found open and not because an unsecured door was discovered on a Flybe aircraft, the airline has said.


Security breach: Flybe took up to four hours to let airport know

FLYBE knew about a security breach at the airport nearly four hours before it raised the alarm, the Guernsey Press can disclose.


Praise for airport contractor

AIRPORT contractor Lagan Construction has been praised by deputies following news that the £80.4m. project will finish on time and on budget.

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