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Vertical Aerospace has opened a new aircraft assembly centre at Cotswold Airport, marking another step towards bringing its Valo electric VTOL aircraft into production. The new facility, located alongside Vertical’s …
A brand new website dedicated entirely to aircraft spotting at Cotswold Airport has officially launched, giving aviation enthusiasts a central hub for information, guidance, and community updates. Cotswold Airport Spotting …
TUI has begun dismantling its first Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner after deciding the aircraft is more valuable for parts than as a complete jet. The airliner, registered G-TUID, was flown to …
ZeroAvia has confirmed that its new liquid hydrogen (LH₂) facility at Cotswold Airport is fully prepared to support the upcoming phase of hydrogen flight testing. This development comes after the …
On October 3rd, Ryanair subsidiary Lauda Europe ferried its oldest A320 to Cotswold Airport for part-out. The aircraft, registered 9H-LOP, is one of 27 operated by the Vienna-based carrier, and …
Ecotricity-backed regional carrier Ecojet, has today announced an order for 70 hydrogen-electric engines from Cotswold Airport-based firm ZeroAvia, which successfully conducted its first hydrogen-powered test flight in January 2023. Ecojet, …
In January, Fresh Aviation covered the upcoming launch of Manchester-based carrier Sentra Airways, whose first Airbus A330-200 had been delivered to Cotswold Airport late last year. The firm, which was …
In an announcement that has come a little out-of-season, Cotswold Airport has opened bookings for what it describes as “the world’s-first grotto experience onboard a jumbo jet.” The experience, which …
Manchester-based startup Sentra Airways has taken delivery of its first aircraft, an Airbus A330-200. The firm, which was established in March 2019, intends to launch services from Manchester to Accra, …
On the 19th of January, ZeroAvia successfully conducted the first test flight of its 19-seat Dornier 228 twin-engine aircraft from Cotswold Airport as part of its government-backed HyFlyer II project …
It was announced on Monday 24th October 2022 by Cotswold Airport that the resident MK Airlines Boeing 747-200 is to be scrapped, this marks the end of a 10 year …
On Wednesday 2nd March 2022 Boeing 747-400 “Negus” preserved at Cotswold Airport opened to the public for the first time, despite the inclement conditions some keen aviation enthusiasts and visitors …
Cotswold Airport is planning to use new low carbon solar panel technology for its aim to become carbon neutral. The organic thin film solar panels will be installed on the …
Cotswold Airport has announced that they have moved the retired British Airways Boeing 747-400 G-CIVB “Negus” into its new final position on a purpose built apron pad located behind the …
Cotswold Airport has announced it is reopening to visitors from 25th June 2021, the AV8 cafe will also be re-opening serving takeaway food and drinks on tables both inside and …
Low cost airline, Norwegian has so far sent 9 Boeing 737-800 aircraft for storage at Cotswold Airport due to the downturn in flights caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. We understand …
Aircraft company ZeroAvia who are developing an aircraft designed to be carbon neutral is opening a facility at Cotswold Airport in Kemble as a base for developing the HyFlyer II, …
It has been announced by Cotswold Airport that the planned reopening of the airport to the public has been delayed until the first week of June, this is due to …
British Airways has retired its entire fleet of Boeing 747-400 aircraft in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic which has hit the aviation industry hard. The airline was the worlds …
During the first few weeks of June, French airline Corsair retired three of its Boeing 747-400 fleet to Cotswold Airport. It is understood the aircraft will be parted out and …